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
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Staff
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Most Decrepit Old Bird
4.3%inclusion5 decks116 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion560 decks904 decks
51%synergy
Ponder
58%inclusion524 decks904 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion532 decks904 decks
48%synergy
Preordain
52%inclusion474 decks904 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion547 decks904 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
65%inclusion584 decks904 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
63%inclusion566 decks904 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion429 decks904 decks
39%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion400 decks904 decks
38%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion389 decks904 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion606 decks904 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion542 decks904 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion489 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion483 decks904 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion397 decks904 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion395 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion368 decks904 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
38%inclusion347 decks904 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion344 decks904 decks
35%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion342 decks904 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
40%inclusion364 decks904 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion325 decks904 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion321 decks904 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion308 decks904 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion255 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion236 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion209 decks904 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion204 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion190 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion146 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
32%inclusion289 decks904 decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
31%inclusion276 decks904 decks
29%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion245 decks904 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion232 decks904 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion222 decks904 decks
16%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
23%inclusion107 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
23%inclusion208 decks904 decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
21%inclusion191 decks904 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion166 decks787 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion99 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion178 decks904 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion151 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
16%inclusion78 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion144 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion140 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion137 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion137 decks904 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion131 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion127 decks904 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion126 decks904 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion119 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion42 decks326 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion104 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion101 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion92 decks904 decks
-8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion26 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion87 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion87 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
9.1%inclusion82 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.0%inclusion81 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
8.8%inclusion80 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.8%inclusion42 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.4%inclusion76 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.4%inclusion22 decks263 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.3%inclusion75 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.2%inclusion74 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
8.2%inclusion74 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.9%inclusion71 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.5%inclusion68 decks904 decks
0%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.2%inclusion65 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.9%inclusion62 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.7%inclusion61 decks904 decks
-4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.7%inclusion61 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.7%inclusion61 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.5%inclusion59 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.4%inclusion58 decks904 decks
-4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.2%inclusion22 decks357 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.1%inclusion55 decks904 decks
-1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.8%inclusion52 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Docent of Perfection
5.2%inclusion47 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion336 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Opt
37%inclusion332 decks904 decks
31%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion326 decks904 decks
34%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion321 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
35%inclusion313 decks904 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion304 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion301 decks904 decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion280 decks904 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion268 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion257 decks904 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion239 decks904 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion232 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion224 decks904 decks
19%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion212 decks904 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion200 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion183 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion180 decks904 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
18%inclusion165 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion162 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion160 decks904 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion153 decks904 decks
1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion145 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion143 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion138 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion136 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion136 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion131 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion129 decks904 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion123 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion123 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion122 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion115 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion115 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion115 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion113 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion112 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion107 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion105 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion100 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion99 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion95 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion94 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion91 decks904 decks
0%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion90 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion88 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion79 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.7%inclusion79 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.1%inclusion73 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion329 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion314 decks904 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion314 decks904 decks
29%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
34%inclusion308 decks904 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion303 decks904 decks
8%synergy
See the Truth
29%inclusion261 decks904 decks
28%synergy
Expressive Iteration
23%inclusion209 decks904 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion206 decks904 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion201 decks904 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion182 decks904 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion180 decks904 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion178 decks904 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion175 decks904 decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion152 decks904 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion146 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion120 decks904 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion112 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion111 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion91 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Circle of Power
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion100 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion50 decks459 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion98 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion97 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion96 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion79 decks773 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion26 decks258 decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion90 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.0%inclusion81 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.0%inclusion81 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.8%inclusion80 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
8.8%inclusion80 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.6%inclusion78 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.4%inclusion76 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.1%inclusion73 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
8.1%inclusion46 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.0%inclusion72 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.5%inclusion68 decks904 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion64 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
7.1%inclusion64 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.7%inclusion61 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Final Parting
6.7%inclusion61 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.7%inclusion61 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.5%inclusion59 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.4%inclusion58 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.4%inclusion58 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
5.5%inclusion50 decks904 decks
-4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.4%inclusion49 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.4%inclusion49 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.4%inclusion49 decks904 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion141 decks904 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion119 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion116 decks904 decks
-16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion97 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion93 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion82 decks904 decks
-18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion79 decks904 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion78 decks904 decks
-4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.4%inclusion40 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion62 decks904 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.6%inclusion60 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.3%inclusion48 decks904 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion220 decks904 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion200 decks904 decks
17%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
18%inclusion166 decks904 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion135 decks904 decks
-0%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion120 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion76 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
9.2%inclusion83 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
9.0%inclusion81 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.8%inclusion80 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.8%inclusion80 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.2%inclusion74 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.2%inclusion74 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.0%inclusion63 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.2%inclusion47 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
22%inclusion199 decks904 decks
21%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion192 decks904 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion98 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.0%inclusion81 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.3%inclusion48 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion305 decks904 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion245 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion168 decks904 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion159 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion64 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion117 decks904 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion58 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion95 decks904 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.5%inclusion77 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.9%inclusion71 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion70 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion64 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion50 decks904 decks
-2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.3%inclusion14 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion786 decks904 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion776 decks904 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion518 decks904 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion495 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion405 decks904 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion402 decks904 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion392 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion346 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion316 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion55 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion152 decks904 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion127 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion114 decks904 decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion112 decks904 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion93 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion92 decks904 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.2%inclusion83 decks904 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
8.2%inclusion74 decks904 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion57 decks904 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Opal
6.2%inclusion56 decks904 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.2%inclusion56 decks904 decks
0%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion860 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion855 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion843 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion835 decks904 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion561 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion524 decks904 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion505 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion485 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion479 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion461 decks904 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion435 decks904 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion430 decks904 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion411 decks904 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion408 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion403 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion388 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion384 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion352 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion332 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion325 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion315 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion314 decks904 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion312 decks904 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion285 decks904 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion271 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion261 decks904 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion222 decks904 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion213 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion193 decks904 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion187 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion185 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion180 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion178 decks904 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion177 decks904 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion169 decks904 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion161 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion159 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion155 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion148 decks904 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion147 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion143 decks904 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion142 decks904 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion138 decks904 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion133 decks904 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion133 decks904 decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion130 decks904 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion130 decks904 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion123 decks904 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion120 decks904 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion119 decks904 decks
-3%synergy
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