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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Glamdring, Foe-hammer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Cast Away Doubt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Inside Information
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Most Decrepit Old Bird
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
69%inclusion108 decks156 decks
61%synergy
Preordain
63%inclusion99 decks156 decks
58%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion104 decks156 decks
56%synergy
Brainstorm
72%inclusion113 decks156 decks
56%synergy
Dark Ritual
87%inclusion135 decks156 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
69%inclusion108 decks156 decks
47%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
52%inclusion81 decks156 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion87 decks156 decks
45%synergy
Brain Freeze
51%inclusion79 decks156 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
63%inclusion98 decks156 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
65%inclusion102 decks156 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion90 decks156 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion85 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
51%inclusion79 decks156 decks
41%synergy
Seething Song
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Consider
46%inclusion72 decks156 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion69 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
42%inclusion65 decks156 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion65 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion89 decks156 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion87 decks156 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion83 decks156 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
47%inclusion73 decks156 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion67 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion65 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion56 decks156 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion54 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion62 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
40%inclusion62 decks156 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion50 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion47 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Snap
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
37%inclusion57 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion50 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion48 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Consultation
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
-11%synergy
Flashback
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Charm
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
41%inclusion64 decks156 decks
39%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion60 decks156 decks
33%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion56 decks156 decks
-9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
26%synergy
Past in Flames
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Expressive Iteration
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
-4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
12%synergy
See the Truth
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Bonus Round
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Careful Study
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Hex Magic
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
-20%synergy
Defense Grid
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion64 decks156 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion149 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion143 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion106 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
66%inclusion103 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion83 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion78 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion60 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion55 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion52 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion39 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion149 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion146 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion144 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion136 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion118 decks156 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion115 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion112 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion98 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion97 decks156 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion94 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion91 decks156 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion81 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion80 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion79 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion72 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion72 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion71 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion71 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion71 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion52 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion47 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion39 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
9%synergy
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