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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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Circle of Power
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Sorcerer Class
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Transpose
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coruscation Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Docent of Perfection
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Harmonized Trio
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
Kaza, Roil Chaser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Academy Wall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Burning Prophet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Pink Horror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Inquisitor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Retort
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Arcbond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Electrolyze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Steam Augury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drag the Canal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Clash of Titans
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Active Volcano
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rona's Vortex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Expedite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pile On
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Turn // Burn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Aethersnatch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Downsize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Afflict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fork
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Invoke Calamity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Play with Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fading Hope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Time Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Spelltwine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Replication Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Unmoored Ego
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos's Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lost Legacy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Neverending Torment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Agonizing Remorse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nightmare Incursion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Dread
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Infinite Obliteration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stain the Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Extract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Life's Finale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Demolish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Demonfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hate Mirage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Extraction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Rise from the Tides
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alms of the Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Aether Snap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sweltering Suns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Act on Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Absorb Vis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Bottled Cloister
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jester's Cap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Stone Brain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Double Vision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Shark Typhoon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Aether Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dissipation Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Palace Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Search for Azcanta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ral Zarek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystifying Maze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
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