Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

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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Resonating Lute
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Archmage Emeritus
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
55%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion69 decks99 decks
49%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
48%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion66 decks99 decks
47%synergy
Consider
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
45%synergy
Preordain
48%inclusion48 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Ponder
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion66 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Black Waltz No. 3
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Docent of Perfection
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Mysidian Elder
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Prismari Command
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Thought Scour
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Reverberate
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Transpose
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Reiterate
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Comet Storm
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
22%synergy
See the Truth
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Insult // Injury
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Stitch Together
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Dark Deal
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Bonus Round
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Ignite the Future
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-21%synergy
Twinning Staff
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Diary of Dreams
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion88 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion85 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion54 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion99 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion98 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion95 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion95 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Xander's Lounge
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
5%synergy
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