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
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion680 decks1.06K decks
53%synergy
Ponder
60%inclusion640 decks1.06K decks
52%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion639 decks1.06K decks
50%synergy
Preordain
55%inclusion583 decks1.06K decks
49%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion679 decks1.06K decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion714 decks1.06K decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion687 decks1.06K decks
45%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion557 decks1.06K decks
44%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion527 decks1.06K decks
43%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
42%inclusion447 decks1.06K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion728 decks1.06K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion678 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion597 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion579 decks1.06K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion490 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
46%inclusion485 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion472 decks1.06K decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion441 decks1.06K decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion435 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion430 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion452 decks1.06K decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion406 decks1.06K decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion397 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion373 decks1.06K decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion320 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion280 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion245 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion243 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion228 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion173 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
36%inclusion381 decks1.06K decks
33%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
35%inclusion368 decks1.06K decks
33%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion320 decks1.06K decks
28%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
27%inclusion289 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
26%inclusion273 decks1.06K decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion243 decks975 decks
21%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
23%inclusion85 decks362 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion231 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion149 decks697 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion194 decks970 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
19%inclusion73 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion190 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion176 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
16%inclusion62 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion169 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
15%inclusion164 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion162 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion162 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion160 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion146 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion141 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion134 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion123 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion119 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion113 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion112 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
10%inclusion110 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion107 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion106 decks1.06K decks
-8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.0%inclusion95 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
8.7%inclusion92 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.0%inclusion85 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.0%inclusion30 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.8%inclusion83 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.7%inclusion82 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.6%inclusion81 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.1%inclusion75 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.9%inclusion73 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.6%inclusion70 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.5%inclusion69 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.2%inclusion66 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.0%inclusion64 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.06K decks
-6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
40%inclusion424 decks1.06K decks
34%synergy
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion398 decks1.06K decks
31%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion394 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
37%inclusion391 decks1.06K decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion385 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion369 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion367 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion336 decks1.06K decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion313 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion308 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion280 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion273 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion264 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion245 decks1.06K decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion244 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion213 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion209 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion197 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion144 decks821 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion182 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion181 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion167 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion163 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion162 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion162 decks1.06K decks
13%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion160 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion154 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion153 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion150 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion145 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion144 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion142 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion138 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion136 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion135 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion135 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion126 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion122 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion122 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion120 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion111 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion109 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion105 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion102 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.0%inclusion96 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.8%inclusion93 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.8%inclusion93 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.8%inclusion93 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
8.1%inclusion86 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion412 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion394 decks1.06K decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion388 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
35%inclusion370 decks1.06K decks
29%synergy
See the Truth
31%inclusion333 decks1.06K decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion331 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion269 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion268 decks1.06K decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion246 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion233 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion224 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
21%inclusion221 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion213 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion187 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion178 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion145 decks1.06K decks
13%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion139 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion137 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion85 decks680 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion128 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion123 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion121 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion74 decks683 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion114 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Power
10%inclusion39 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion109 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.3%inclusion99 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.9%inclusion94 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.7%inclusion92 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
8.7%inclusion92 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.6%inclusion91 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
8.1%inclusion86 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion85 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.9%inclusion84 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
7.5%inclusion80 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.4%inclusion78 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.0%inclusion74 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.0%inclusion74 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion32 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
6.6%inclusion70 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.3%inclusion67 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Dreadbore
6.3%inclusion67 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.0%inclusion64 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.4%inclusion57 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion175 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion148 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion140 decks1.06K decks
-16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion139 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion132 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion97 decks1.06K decks
-17%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion91 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.5%inclusion32 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion82 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.4%inclusion79 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion73 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion268 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion250 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion217 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion164 decks1.06K decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion152 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion133 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion77 decks680 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion107 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion105 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.0%inclusion96 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
8.4%inclusion89 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.5%inclusion80 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion69 decks975 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.0%inclusion64 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
24%inclusion250 decks1.06K decks
22%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion230 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion128 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion108 decks979 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.9%inclusion63 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.7%inclusion60 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion387 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion267 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion210 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion178 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion50 decks366 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion134 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion50 decks408 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion111 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.3%inclusion99 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.8%inclusion83 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.0%inclusion74 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion936 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion911 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion600 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion562 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion504 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion483 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion461 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion433 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion397 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion188 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion153 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion145 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion137 decks1.06K decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion106 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion102 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.1%inclusion97 decks1.06K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion85 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion60 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion1.02K decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion993 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion984 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion659 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion602 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion579 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
53%inclusion567 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion558 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion546 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion492 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion488 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion465 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion461 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion457 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion444 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion432 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion410 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion395 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion376 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion363 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion357 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion356 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion326 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion298 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion285 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion239 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion238 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion230 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion227 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion220 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion217 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion211 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion211 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion198 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion194 decks1.06K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion183 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion174 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion169 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion167 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion167 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion166 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion166 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion159 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion155 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion153 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion148 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion148 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion141 decks1.06K decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion138 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy