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
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Vision and Scarlet Witch
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vision of Love
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
70%inclusion107 decks153 decks
61%synergy
Preordain
62%inclusion95 decks153 decks
56%synergy
Brainstorm
73%inclusion112 decks153 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion101 decks153 decks
55%synergy
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion134 decks153 decks
50%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
55%inclusion84 decks153 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion103 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion83 decks153 decks
44%synergy
Brain Freeze
52%inclusion79 decks153 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
66%inclusion101 decks153 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion91 decks153 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion87 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion85 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion79 decks153 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion75 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Consider
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion66 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Seething Song
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion91 decks153 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion90 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion82 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion67 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion62 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Opt
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Consultation
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Pact
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Mana Sculpt
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Flashback
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Charm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Expressive Iteration
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Past in Flames
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Flame
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
18%synergy
See the Truth
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Flow State
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Steal the Show
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-20%synergy
Defense Grid
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion148 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion141 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion106 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion102 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion83 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion53 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion53 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-12%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion147 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion142 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion140 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion132 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion117 decks153 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion115 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion111 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion99 decks153 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion98 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion94 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion94 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion82 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion72 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion70 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion66 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion48 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
-24%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
1%synergy
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