Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Storm

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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Resonating Lute
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Charm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
71%inclusion104 decks147 decks
62%synergy
Preordain
62%inclusion91 decks147 decks
56%synergy
Brainstorm
73%inclusion107 decks147 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion96 decks147 decks
55%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
56%inclusion83 decks147 decks
51%synergy
Frantic Search
69%inclusion102 decks147 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion126 decks147 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion99 decks147 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion79 decks147 decks
44%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion74 decks147 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
61%inclusion89 decks147 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion82 decks147 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion81 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion77 decks147 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion70 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Consider
46%inclusion68 decks147 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion68 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion65 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
44%inclusion65 decks147 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion62 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion90 decks147 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion90 decks147 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion77 decks147 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
48%inclusion70 decks147 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion66 decks147 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion64 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion64 decks147 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion55 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion52 decks147 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion52 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
39%inclusion58 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
37%inclusion55 decks147 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion53 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Guttersnipe
35%inclusion51 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion49 decks147 decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
32%inclusion47 decks147 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion41 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
24%inclusion36 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion27 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion22 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion22 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion22 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
-2%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Snap
40%inclusion59 decks147 decks
30%synergy
Seething Song
39%inclusion58 decks147 decks
33%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion56 decks147 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
37%inclusion55 decks147 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion53 decks147 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion50 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion46 decks147 decks
23%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
31%inclusion45 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion45 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion43 decks147 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion43 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
29%inclusion42 decks147 decks
21%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion39 decks147 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Pact
26%inclusion38 decks147 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion36 decks147 decks
-10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion35 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion34 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion33 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion33 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion27 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Intuition
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
-10%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion22 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
41%inclusion60 decks147 decks
39%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion56 decks147 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion55 decks147 decks
-7%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
33%inclusion49 decks147 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion45 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion44 decks147 decks
27%synergy
See the Truth
27%inclusion39 decks147 decks
26%synergy
Expressive Iteration
27%inclusion39 decks147 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion37 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
24%inclusion36 decks147 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion36 decks147 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Flame
24%inclusion35 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
19%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion27 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
-21%synergy
Defense Grid
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Diary of Dreams
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Twinning Staff
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
-6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion37 decks147 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion48 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion42 decks147 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion38 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion140 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion136 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion100 decks147 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion96 decks147 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion79 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion79 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion57 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion53 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion51 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion42 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion41 decks147 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion39 decks147 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
-11%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion142 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion137 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion133 decks147 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion125 decks147 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion110 decks147 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion108 decks147 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion107 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion93 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion93 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion92 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion90 decks147 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion81 decks147 decks
23%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion79 decks147 decks
22%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion71 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion68 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion65 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion64 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion62 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion61 decks147 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion55 decks147 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion52 decks147 decks
22%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
32%inclusion47 decks147 decks
-21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion43 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion43 decks147 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion43 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion42 decks147 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion42 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion41 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion40 decks147 decks
-12%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion39 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion38 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion38 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion38 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion37 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion36 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion33 decks147 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
-16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion27 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion27 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion22 decks147 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
6%synergy
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