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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Flashback
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
66%inclusion69 decks105 decks
60%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion72 decks105 decks
51%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion74 decks105 decks
51%synergy
Gamble
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
51%synergy
Brain Freeze
58%inclusion61 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Ponder
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
66%inclusion69 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Intuition
51%inclusion54 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
84%inclusion88 decks105 decks
46%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion69 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion69 decks105 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
65%inclusion68 decks105 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
43%synergy
Force of Will
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Ritual
55%inclusion58 decks105 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
88%inclusion92 decks105 decks
66%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion88 decks105 decks
70%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
82%inclusion86 decks105 decks
66%synergy
Jeska's Will
76%inclusion80 decks105 decks
60%synergy
Underworld Breach
76%inclusion80 decks105 decks
65%synergy
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion80 decks105 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion76 decks105 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion74 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion66 decks105 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
54%inclusion57 decks105 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-14%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Stormsplitter
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Burning Prophet
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Drake
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
45%synergy
Frantic Search
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Pact
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Entomb
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Flusterstorm
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Pyroblast
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Ad Nauseam
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Chain of Vapor
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Mental Misstep
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Flame of Anor
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
-18%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Turnabout
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion52 decks105 decks
42%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion52 decks105 decks
43%synergy
Rite of Flame
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
-18%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Bonus Round
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Doomsday
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
See the Truth
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Change
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-22%synergy
Defense Grid
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-0%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Professor Onyx
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion60 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-15%synergy
City of Traitors
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion98 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion85 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion60 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
46%synergy
Mox Diamond
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
49%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
99%inclusion104 decks105 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion102 decks105 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion101 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion101 decks105 decks
81%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion101 decks105 decks
81%synergy
Blood Crypt
95%inclusion100 decks105 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion98 decks105 decks
58%synergy
Badlands
92%inclusion97 decks105 decks
77%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion97 decks105 decks
60%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion94 decks105 decks
54%synergy
Island
77%inclusion81 decks105 decks
-16%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion76 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
72%inclusion76 decks105 decks
60%synergy
Swamp
70%inclusion74 decks105 decks
-22%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion71 decks105 decks
36%synergy
Mountain
65%inclusion68 decks105 decks
-27%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
48%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion58 decks105 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion57 decks105 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion52 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
-26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
-26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-24%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
-13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
3%synergy
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