Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Spellslinger

Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion665 decks1.04K decks
53%synergy
Ponder
60%inclusion624 decks1.04K decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion623 decks1.04K decks
49%synergy
Preordain
54%inclusion566 decks1.04K decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion663 decks1.04K decks
46%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion696 decks1.04K decks
46%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion671 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion533 decks1.04K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion505 decks1.04K decks
42%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
41%inclusion431 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion715 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion663 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion578 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Windfall
54%inclusion568 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion481 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion471 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion458 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion430 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion429 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion411 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion448 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion402 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion394 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion366 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion321 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion280 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion247 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion243 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion227 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion176 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
35%inclusion365 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
34%inclusion352 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion311 decks1.04K decks
28%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
27%inclusion280 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion249 decks993 decks
21%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion262 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
24%inclusion93 decks384 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion153 decks717 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
21%inclusion222 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion82 decks399 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion198 decks989 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion183 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion66 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion168 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion167 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion165 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion159 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion159 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion157 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion147 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion143 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion133 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion122 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion110 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion106 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
-8%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion101 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.2%inclusion86 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.0%inclusion84 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.0%inclusion32 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.7%inclusion80 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
-0%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.1%inclusion64 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Opt
39%inclusion409 decks1.04K decks
33%synergy
Fact or Fiction
37%inclusion386 decks1.04K decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion385 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion383 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion378 decks1.04K decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion358 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion356 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion327 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion307 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion303 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion277 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion273 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion260 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion243 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion239 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion210 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion205 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion189 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion148 decks841 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion181 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion181 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion166 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion162 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion161 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion158 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion155 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion155 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion150 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion149 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion144 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion144 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion140 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion135 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion128 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion125 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion122 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion119 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion119 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion111 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion107 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion103 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.3%inclusion97 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.5%inclusion89 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
8.1%inclusion85 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.9%inclusion83 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion393 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion382 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion371 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
34%inclusion360 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion336 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
30%inclusion311 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion262 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion260 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion241 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion222 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion219 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion213 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion209 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion182 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion174 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion141 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion139 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion138 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion85 decks700 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion123 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion121 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion120 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion40 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion109 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion71 decks703 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
8.9%inclusion93 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.5%inclusion89 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.4%inclusion88 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion84 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Final Parting
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
7.5%inclusion78 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.0%inclusion35 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.5%inclusion68 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Dreadbore
6.1%inclusion64 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.7%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion171 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion145 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion138 decks1.04K decks
-16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion130 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion128 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
-17%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion93 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.5%inclusion34 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion78 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
24%inclusion252 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion251 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion204 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion154 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion147 decks1.04K decks
-0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
12%inclusion122 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion77 decks700 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion100 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion100 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.0%inclusion70 decks993 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion64 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.8%inclusion61 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
23%inclusion238 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion225 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion125 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion107 decks997 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion379 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion260 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion200 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion178 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion53 decks388 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion134 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion80 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion64 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion61 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion923 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion897 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion592 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion558 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion488 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion474 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion460 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion426 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion386 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion182 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion154 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion141 decks1.04K decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion87 decks1.04K decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion64 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.04K decks
-0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion999 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion987 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion975 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion966 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion647 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion600 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion575 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion554 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion546 decks1.04K decks
-0%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion544 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion487 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion485 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion461 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion460 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion452 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion444 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion433 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion406 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion377 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion372 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion362 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion354 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion351 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion328 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion292 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion287 decks1.04K decks
-0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion238 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion230 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion228 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion224 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
21%inclusion217 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion214 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion206 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion202 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion192 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion187 decks1.04K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion177 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion176 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion168 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion166 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion164 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion163 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion161 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion161 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion156 decks1.04K decks
-0%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion152 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion146 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion138 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy