Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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Helmut Zemo, Mastermind
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
-0%synergy
Living Laser
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Astonishing Spider-Man
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Origin of Black Widow
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Man, New Champion
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion638 decks1K decks
53%synergy
Ponder
59%inclusion596 decks1K decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion598 decks1K decks
49%synergy
Preordain
54%inclusion539 decks1K decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion629 decks1K decks
46%synergy
Frantic Search
66%inclusion660 decks1K decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion642 decks1K decks
44%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion499 decks1K decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
47%inclusion471 decks1K decks
40%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion442 decks1K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion689 decks1K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion631 decks1K decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion551 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Windfall
54%inclusion546 decks1K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion455 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion450 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion412 decks1K decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion407 decks1K decks
30%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
40%inclusion402 decks1K decks
37%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion398 decks1K decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion423 decks1K decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion379 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion375 decks1K decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion354 decks1K decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion304 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion272 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion239 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion233 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion216 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion167 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
34%inclusion342 decks1K decks
31%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
32%inclusion325 decks1K decks
30%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion288 decks1K decks
27%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion264 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion251 decks1K decks
23%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion250 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
24%inclusion97 decks400 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion156 decks732 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
21%inclusion212 decks1K decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion87 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion202 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion173 decks1K decks
16%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion71 decks415 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion162 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion159 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion157 decks1K decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion155 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion148 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion146 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion146 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion138 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion128 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion118 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion112 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion106 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion103 decks1K decks
-8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
10%inclusion97 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion97 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
9.1%inclusion91 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.1%inclusion91 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.6%inclusion86 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.3%inclusion83 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.2%inclusion82 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.1%inclusion81 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.0%inclusion80 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.0%inclusion33 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.4%inclusion74 decks1K decks
-0%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.4%inclusion74 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.7%inclusion67 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.5%inclusion65 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.3%inclusion63 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.2%inclusion62 decks1K decks
-5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.0%inclusion60 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.9%inclusion59 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.6%inclusion56 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
39%inclusion387 decks1K decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion370 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
37%inclusion367 decks1K decks
30%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion365 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion364 decks1K decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion345 decks1K decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion338 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion308 decks1K decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion297 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion289 decks1K decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion270 decks1K decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion266 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion251 decks1K decks
19%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion234 decks1K decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion227 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion206 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion195 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion184 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
18%inclusion177 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion150 decks855 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion173 decks1K decks
16%synergy
Flashback
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion160 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion159 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion154 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion154 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion144 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion144 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion144 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion142 decks1K decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion142 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion138 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion131 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion131 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion131 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion127 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion121 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion119 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion119 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion117 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion113 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion106 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion104 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion102 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion98 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion96 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.9%inclusion89 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.7%inclusion87 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
8.5%inclusion85 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion369 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion362 decks1K decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion359 decks1K decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
35%inclusion348 decks1K decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion325 decks1K decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
29%inclusion294 decks1K decks
29%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion248 decks1K decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion242 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion229 decks1K decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion211 decks1K decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
21%inclusion210 decks1K decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion206 decks1K decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion205 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion167 decks1K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion166 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion134 decks1K decks
13%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion132 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion130 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion87 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion114 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion47 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion113 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion112 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion112 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion44 decks397 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion104 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion72 decks718 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.2%inclusion92 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.9%inclusion89 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.8%inclusion88 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
8.7%inclusion87 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.6%inclusion86 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.4%inclusion84 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion83 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.2%inclusion82 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.8%inclusion78 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
7.5%inclusion75 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
7.4%inclusion74 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Steal the Show
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.8%inclusion68 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.8%inclusion68 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.7%inclusion67 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.4%inclusion64 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.2%inclusion62 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
6.2%inclusion62 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
6.2%inclusion62 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion161 decks1K decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion140 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion128 decks1K decks
-17%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion124 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion119 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
9.4%inclusion39 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.3%inclusion93 decks1K decks
-18%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion91 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.1%inclusion81 decks1K decks
-0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion72 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion69 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
24%inclusion241 decks1K decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion241 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion198 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion144 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion143 decks1K decks
-0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion110 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion76 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.4%inclusion94 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.1%inclusion91 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
8.9%inclusion89 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.4%inclusion84 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.2%inclusion72 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion59 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.4%inclusion54 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
23%inclusion230 decks1K decks
22%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion216 decks1K decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion122 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion109 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion56 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.2%inclusion52 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.2%inclusion52 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion358 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion251 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion197 decks1K decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion175 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion57 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion130 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion52 decks446 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion112 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.0%inclusion90 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.9%inclusion79 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.5%inclusion75 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion64 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion59 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion55 decks1K decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion880 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion859 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion567 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion538 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion464 decks1K decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion452 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion441 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion399 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion369 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion169 decks1K decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion148 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion139 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion128 decks1K decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion100 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion94 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.2%inclusion92 decks1K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
8.2%inclusion82 decks1K decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.2%inclusion62 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion61 decks1K decks
-0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion58 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion959 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion949 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion937 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion930 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion623 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion583 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion559 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion535 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
53%inclusion532 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion521 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion470 decks1K decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion470 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion446 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion445 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion442 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion432 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion418 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion392 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion360 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion356 decks1K decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion348 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion343 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion330 decks1K decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion327 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion291 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion280 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion231 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion230 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion216 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion212 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
21%inclusion210 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion202 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion196 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion193 decks1K decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion182 decks1K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion174 decks1K decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion169 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion165 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion161 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion160 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion159 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion157 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion155 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion154 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion152 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion150 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion150 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion137 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion133 decks1K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion132 decks1K decks
3%synergy
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