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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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Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wizard's Staff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Plunder the Trollshaws
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Circle of Power
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Transpose
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Sorcerer Class
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Coruscation Mage
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Docent of Perfection
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Archmage of Runes
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Spellseeker
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Harmonized Trio
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Electrostatic Field
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Muse Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Adventurous Eater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Burrog Banemaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cheerful Osteomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mage Tower Referee
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Academy Wall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Burning Prophet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Inquisitor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Consider
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Wizard's Retort
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Prismari Command
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Arcbond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Electrolyze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Steam Augury
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Drag the Canal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Clash of Titans
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Active Volcano
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rona's Vortex
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Expedite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Pile On
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Turn // Burn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Aethersnatch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Downsize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Afflict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cornered by Black Mages
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Kindred Dominance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Spelltwine
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Time Warp
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Unmoored Ego
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Dread
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nightmare Incursion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Neverending Torment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Life's Finale
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Demolish
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Agonizing Remorse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rise from the Tides
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Extraction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Demonfire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hate Mirage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Alms of the Vein
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Aether Snap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Act on Impulse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Stain the Mind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Extract
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Replication Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Infinite Obliteration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Absorb Vis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Bottled Cloister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jester's Cap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Stone Brain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Inscription
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Shark Typhoon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Aether Tunnel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Vengeance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dissipation Field
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Search for Azcanta
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Ral Zarek
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mystifying Maze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Detection Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
-30%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-38%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Oracles
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Seething Landscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
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