Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Gitaxian Probe
64%inclusion64 decks100 decks
58%synergy
Brain Freeze
62%inclusion62 decks100 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
69%inclusion69 decks100 decks
53%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
55%inclusion55 decks100 decks
52%synergy
Gamble
61%inclusion61 decks100 decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion68 decks100 decks
51%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion70 decks100 decks
50%synergy
Force of Will
61%inclusion61 decks100 decks
50%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
58%inclusion58 decks100 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Consultation
56%inclusion56 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion83 decks100 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion68 decks100 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
65%inclusion65 decks100 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion65 decks100 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
61%inclusion61 decks100 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
60%inclusion60 decks100 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion60 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
58%inclusion58 decks100 decks
48%synergy
Ponder
57%inclusion57 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion57 decks100 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
91%inclusion91 decks100 decks
70%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion83 decks100 decks
67%synergy
Mystical Tutor
83%inclusion83 decks100 decks
70%synergy
Underworld Breach
80%inclusion80 decks100 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion80 decks100 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
73%inclusion73 decks100 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion73 decks100 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion71 decks100 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion64 decks100 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion63 decks100 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
44%inclusion44 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
41%inclusion41 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Spellseeker
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-17%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Stormsplitter
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Burning Prophet
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Urabrask
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
57%inclusion57 decks100 decks
47%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
42%synergy
Intuition
49%inclusion49 decks100 decks
47%synergy
Entomb
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Pact
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion45 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
43%inclusion43 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion43 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion43 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Chain of Vapor
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
34%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Mental Misstep
37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion34 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Flashback
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Final Fortune
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
-18%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Fury Storm
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Turnabout
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
54%inclusion54 decks100 decks
47%synergy
Preordain
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
41%synergy
Rite of Flame
34%inclusion34 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
-19%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Doomsday
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Bonus Round
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Personal Tutor
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Timetwister
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Void Snare
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-0%synergy
Victimize
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
49%inclusion49 decks100 decks
36%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-22%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
49%inclusion49 decks100 decks
43%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion58 decks100 decks
42%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-26%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion95 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion81 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
59%inclusion59 decks100 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion59 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
58%inclusion58 decks100 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion55 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
55%inclusion55 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion44 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion43 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
99%inclusion99 decks100 decks
53%synergy
Volcanic Island
97%inclusion97 decks100 decks
82%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion97 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion96 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion96 decks100 decks
81%synergy
Blood Crypt
95%inclusion95 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Badlands
93%inclusion93 decks100 decks
78%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion93 decks100 decks
58%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion92 decks100 decks
60%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion89 decks100 decks
54%synergy
Island
76%inclusion76 decks100 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
74%inclusion74 decks100 decks
62%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion70 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Swamp
69%inclusion69 decks100 decks
-23%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion66 decks100 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
63%inclusion63 decks100 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
62%inclusion62 decks100 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion60 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
58%inclusion58 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion56 decks100 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion54 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion54 decks100 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion44 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion44 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion36 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
-0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
-27%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Ruins
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
-28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
-13%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
-9%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
6%synergy
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