Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Upgraded Spell Copy

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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Thousand-Year Storm
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wandering Archaic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
River Kelpie
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Adventurous Eater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Burrog Banemaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cheerful Osteomancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mage Tower Referee
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ultimate Green Goblin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Academy Wall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burning Prophet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Picklock Prankster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Illithid Harvester
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Order of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Young Red Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Reality Shift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Comet Storm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Narset's Reversal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Maestros Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thought Scour
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Twincast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Reverberate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Transpose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fated Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Clash of Titans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Active Volcano
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Silence the Believers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Aethersnatch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Downsize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Afflict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Befuddle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Homing Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Grapeshot
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Chain Reaction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Stock Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Crackle with Power
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Banefire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ringsight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
See the Truth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Multiple Choice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Macabre Waltz
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Circle of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Poison the Waters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Singularity Rupture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Strategic Planning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Absorb Vis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slave of Bolas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Demolish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Agonizing Remorse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Replication Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Act on Impulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aether Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alms of the Vein
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Divination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hate Mirage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Demonfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bonus Round
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Recall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Diary of Dreams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bottled Cloister
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lucky Clover
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Twinning Staff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Sorcerer Class
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Double Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Aether Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ancestral Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dual Casting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teval's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Drake Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ral Zarek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Sunken Hollow
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Ferrous Lake
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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