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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Glamdring, Foe-hammer
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Staff
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Most Decrepit Old Bird
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
3.0%inclusion6 decks199 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion591 decks944 decks
52%synergy
Ponder
58%inclusion546 decks944 decks
49%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion559 decks944 decks
49%synergy
Preordain
52%inclusion495 decks944 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion574 decks944 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
65%inclusion609 decks944 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
63%inclusion592 decks944 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion451 decks944 decks
39%synergy
Guttersnipe
46%inclusion431 decks944 decks
39%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion405 decks944 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion642 decks944 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion576 decks944 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion508 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion500 decks944 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion428 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion412 decks944 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion384 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
39%inclusion364 decks944 decks
28%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion360 decks944 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion359 decks944 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
41%inclusion386 decks944 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion351 decks944 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion344 decks944 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion331 decks944 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion276 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion253 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion220 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion220 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion201 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion152 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
32%inclusion300 decks944 decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion285 decks944 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion261 decks944 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion245 decks944 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion240 decks944 decks
17%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
24%inclusion230 decks944 decks
22%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
24%inclusion104 decks440 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion164 decks769 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion97 decks455 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
21%inclusion201 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion193 decks944 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion159 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion76 decks455 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion152 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
16%inclusion149 decks944 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion147 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion141 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion138 decks944 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion136 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion134 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion133 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion112 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion111 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion102 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion96 decks944 decks
-8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion95 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.3%inclusion88 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
8.9%inclusion84 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.6%inclusion81 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
8.6%inclusion81 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.4%inclusion79 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.4%inclusion38 decks455 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.3%inclusion78 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.8%inclusion74 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.5%inclusion71 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.4%inclusion70 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.0%inclusion66 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.0%inclusion66 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.9%inclusion65 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.7%inclusion63 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.5%inclusion61 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.5%inclusion61 decks944 decks
-5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.0%inclusion57 decks944 decks
-1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.0%inclusion20 decks334 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.7%inclusion54 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.5%inclusion52 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Opt
37%inclusion347 decks944 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion343 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion338 decks944 decks
34%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion334 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
35%inclusion332 decks944 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion319 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion315 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion296 decks944 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion274 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion269 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion249 decks944 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion241 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion237 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion216 decks944 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion208 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion193 decks944 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion188 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
18%inclusion171 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion160 decks892 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion166 decks944 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion165 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion41 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion152 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion146 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion144 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion143 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion143 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion138 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion135 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion133 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion132 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion129 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion125 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion120 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion119 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion117 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion117 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion112 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion112 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion110 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion105 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion99 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion98 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion93 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion92 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion92 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.4%inclusion79 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.3%inclusion78 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion345 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion337 decks944 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion326 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
34%inclusion320 decks944 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion309 decks944 decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
29%inclusion277 decks944 decks
29%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion223 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion222 decks944 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion217 decks944 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion192 decks944 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion191 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion188 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion185 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion154 decks944 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion153 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion124 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion122 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion119 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion91 decks752 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion52 decks454 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion107 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion106 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion106 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion48 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion100 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion76 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion23 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion92 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.9%inclusion84 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.9%inclusion84 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.8%inclusion83 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.8%inclusion83 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
8.4%inclusion79 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.1%inclusion76 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.8%inclusion74 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
7.8%inclusion43 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.6%inclusion72 decks944 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
7.4%inclusion70 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion67 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
7.1%inclusion67 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.7%inclusion63 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.6%inclusion62 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.6%inclusion62 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.5%inclusion61 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.4%inclusion60 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Steal the Show
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.7%inclusion54 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.7%inclusion54 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion149 decks944 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion127 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion122 decks944 decks
-16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion105 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion102 decks944 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.9%inclusion84 decks944 decks
-18%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.6%inclusion39 decks455 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion78 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion68 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion65 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.8%inclusion55 decks944 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion222 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion215 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
18%inclusion174 decks944 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion143 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion130 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion76 decks752 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion92 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.2%inclusion87 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.0%inclusion85 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.2%inclusion77 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.1%inclusion76 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.3%inclusion69 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.4%inclusion51 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
22%inclusion209 decks944 decks
21%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion201 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion107 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion90 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.3%inclusion50 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion322 decks944 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion251 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion187 decks944 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion166 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion63 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion130 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion55 decks485 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion103 decks944 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.9%inclusion84 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.8%inclusion74 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.8%inclusion74 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.6%inclusion62 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion52 decks944 decks
-2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion50 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion820 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion810 decks944 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion538 decks944 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion512 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion422 decks944 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion419 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion411 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion366 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion335 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion162 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion136 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion127 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion119 decks944 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion95 decks944 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion94 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
8.5%inclusion80 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion60 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion58 decks944 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion58 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion900 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion895 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion883 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion873 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion582 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion551 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion533 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion511 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion492 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion485 decks944 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion448 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion442 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion426 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion421 decks944 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion420 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion407 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion404 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion367 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion345 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion333 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion331 decks944 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion329 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion322 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion307 decks944 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion280 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion271 decks944 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion229 decks944 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion218 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion203 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion198 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion194 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion191 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion178 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion177 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion174 decks944 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion164 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion160 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion158 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion154 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion150 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion148 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion147 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion146 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion143 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion143 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion142 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion138 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion129 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion124 decks944 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion124 decks944 decks
3%synergy
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