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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Hex Magic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Most Decrepit Old Bird
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
The Vision and Scarlet Witch
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Vision of Love
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
71%inclusion108 decks153 decks
62%synergy
Preordain
64%inclusion98 decks153 decks
58%synergy
Brainstorm
73%inclusion112 decks153 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion101 decks153 decks
55%synergy
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion135 decks153 decks
50%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion104 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion86 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Brain Freeze
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
63%inclusion97 decks153 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
66%inclusion101 decks153 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion85 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Consider
47%inclusion72 decks153 decks
41%synergy
Seething Song
46%inclusion70 decks153 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion69 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion90 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion89 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
48%inclusion74 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
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Opt
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Snap
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Flusterstorm
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Consultation
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Flashback
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Charm
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Mana Geyser
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Expressive Iteration
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
See the Truth
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-20%synergy
Defense Grid
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-21%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion62 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion148 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion141 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion105 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion102 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion83 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion78 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion53 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion147 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion143 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion142 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion133 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion116 decks153 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion114 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion110 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion98 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion97 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion92 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion92 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion77 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion70 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion69 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion53 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
-23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
-0%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
9%synergy
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