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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Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Cast Away Doubt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Most Decrepit Old Bird
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Seething Song
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Ponder
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Frantic Search
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Brainstorm
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Consider
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Faithless Looting
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Snap
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Muse Seeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Thought Scour
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Fact or Fiction
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Brain Freeze
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Narset's Reversal
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Flashback
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Turnabout
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Charm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Impulse
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Radstorm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Tendrils of Agony
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Flow State
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Past in Flames
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Serum Visions
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Expressive Iteration
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Stock Up
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
See the Truth
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dark Petition
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Insult // Injury
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Merchant Scroll
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Power
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lock and Load
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Strings
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Primal Amulet
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Diary of Dreams
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
Artist's Talent
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Jaya Ballard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Potioner's Trove
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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