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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Exhibition Tidecaller
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Flashback
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Ponder
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Gamble
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Brain Freeze
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Intuition
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Ritual
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion91 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
71%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
66%synergy
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Underworld Breach
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Spellseeker
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Stormsplitter
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Burning Prophet
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Entomb
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Tainted Pact
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Pact of Negation
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Pyroblast
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Consider
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Chain of Vapor
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Mental Misstep
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Flame of Anor
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Reiterate
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Turnabout
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Imperial Seal
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Bonus Round
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Doomsday
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-21%synergy
Grinding Station
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Artist's Talent
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Professor Onyx
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
99%inclusion106 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion104 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion103 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
80%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
80%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
93%inclusion99 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Badlands
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Island
79%inclusion85 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
58%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
-24%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion68 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-26%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Ruins
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-24%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
6%synergy
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