Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Theft

Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exhibition Tidecaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Geyadrone Dihada
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Captivating Crew
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Insurrection
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Reins of Power
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Dominus of Fealty
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Thief of Sanity
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Act of Treason
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Diviner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hostage Taker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Conquering Manticore
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Nightveil Specter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Molten Primordial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
The Beast, Deathless Prince
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Agent of Treachery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Jace's Archivist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Admiral Beckett Brass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sower of Temptation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Roil Elemental
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hideous Taskmaster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
It That Betrays
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Memory Plunder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Siphon Insight
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Burnt Offering
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Desertion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Aethersnatch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Act of Aggression
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Crosis's Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Domineering Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grixis Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Reins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Tolarian Winds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Redirect
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Force of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Word of Seizing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grim Return
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Quicken
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Nasty End
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Bribery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Whispering Madness
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Slave of Bolas
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blatant Thievery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Furnace Reins
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Strategic Planning
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stolen Goods
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Traitorous Instinct
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Twisted Fealty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Besmirch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Forgery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Portent of Betrayal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Possession
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Come Back Wrong
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Traitorous Greed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Take for a Ride
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Traitorous Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Day's Undoing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Heist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Expropriate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Glamdring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Treachery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
The Akroan War
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Control Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Might Makes Right
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rowan, Fearless Sparkmage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mana Geode
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Graven Cairns
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy