Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Hex Magic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Vision and Scarlet Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vision of Love
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Consider
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Seething Song
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Faithless Looting
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Ponder
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Mana Geyser
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Brainstorm
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Guttersnipe
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Muse Seeker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Snap
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Thought Scour
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Opt
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Rakdos Charm
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Big Score
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Brain Freeze
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Flashback
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Reverberate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Search
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Flow State
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Past in Flames
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
10%synergy
See the Truth
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Mind's Desire
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Steal the Show
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Insult // Injury
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Persist
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Rites
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Primal Amulet
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Diary of Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Artist's Talent
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Jaya Ballard
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Vesuva
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Potioner's Trove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-29%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Springs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
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