Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Flashback
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
90%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Tainted Pact
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Demonic Consultation
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Brain Freeze
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Flusterstorm
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Cabal Ritual
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Rite of Flame
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Mystical Tutor
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Mental Misstep
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Windfall
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Jeska's Will
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Remora
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Gamble
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Force of Negation
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Pact of Negation
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Chain of Vapor
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
91%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Ancient Tomb
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
80%synergy
Underworld Breach
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
82%synergy
Mana Vault
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Force of Will
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
82%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
71%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Phantasmal Image
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Intuition
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Ad Nauseam
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
74%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Pyroblast
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Final Fortune
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Dispel
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Rain of Filth
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Consign to Memory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Consider
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Daze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Peer Through Depths
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-37%synergy
Miscast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Snapback
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Yawgmoth's Will
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Timetwister
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Twinflame
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Personal Tutor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Doublecast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Relay
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
70%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Defense Grid
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Grinding Station
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Manifold Key
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-22%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Dress Down
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Steal Enchantment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
63%synergy
City of Traitors
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
89%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Mox Opal
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Grim Monolith
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
67%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Signet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-28%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Mana Confluence
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
81%synergy
City of Brass
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
82%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Swamp
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-49%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Island
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-50%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mountain
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-63%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-22%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Malice
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
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