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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Bilbo, Thief in the Night
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brain Freeze
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
59%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
57%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
51%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
51%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion63 decks90 decks
50%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Consultation
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion75 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion62 decks90 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
66%inclusion59 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Ritual
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion81 decks90 decks
69%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion77 decks90 decks
70%synergy
Mystical Tutor
83%inclusion75 decks90 decks
70%synergy
Underworld Breach
81%inclusion73 decks90 decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion71 decks90 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion65 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Jeska's Will
72%inclusion65 decks90 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion64 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
55%synergy
Gamble
62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Spellseeker
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Burning Prophet
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Stormsplitter
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Entomb
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Intuition
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Flusterstorm
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Chain of Vapor
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Ad Nauseam
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Mental Misstep
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Final Fortune
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Reiterate
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Fury Storm
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-19%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Turnabout
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Preordain
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Rite of Flame
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
-23%synergy
Chain of Smog
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Doomsday
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Bonus Round
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
See the Truth
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Void Snare
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Last Chance
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Stitch Together
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-29%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion85 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion73 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Grim Monolith
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Resonating Lute
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
97%inclusion87 decks90 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Island
97%inclusion87 decks90 decks
81%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion86 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion86 decks90 decks
80%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion86 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion84 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
92%inclusion83 decks90 decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion83 decks90 decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion81 decks90 decks
58%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion79 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Island
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion66 decks90 decks
61%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion65 decks90 decks
41%synergy
Swamp
68%inclusion61 decks90 decks
-25%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion61 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Mountain
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
-27%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
50%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
-10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Ruins
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
-29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-29%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
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