Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive Spell Copy

Kess, Dissident Mage
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Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Kess, Dissident Mage
In this edition of Fire and Ice, we're looking at one of the classic Grixis Spellslinger commanders: Kess, Dissident Mage.
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Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Narset's Reversal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Entomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Pact of Negation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Seething Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Mystical Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sigil Tracer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Reiterate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Fact or Fiction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Reverberate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Broadside Barrage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Pact
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Intuition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fury Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Strix Serenade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Visions of Beyond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Duplication
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kill! Maim! Burn!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Electrolyze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Searing Touch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Displace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Memory Plunder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grixis Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Stock Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Past in Flames
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Desire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bonus Round
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Twinflame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slave of Bolas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fanning the Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dark Intimations
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inner Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Temporal Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ignite Memories
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dance with Calamity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Clone Legion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Barrin's Spite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sentinel Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Twinning Staff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Omniscience
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Madblind Mountain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dwarven Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Moonring Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Corrupted Grafstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Badlands
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Underground Sea
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ice Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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