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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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Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Black Waltz No. 3
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Circle of Power
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Coruscation Mage
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Charm
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Archaeomancer
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Havengul Lich
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Docent of Perfection
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Queen Brahne
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mysidian Elder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Parnesse, the Subtle Brush
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Mind
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Negate
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Flame of Anor
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Transpose
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Crosis's Charm
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard's Retort
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Memory Plunder
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Charm
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Silumgar's Command
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Fire Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Displace
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Spelltwine
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Final Parting
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Clone Legion
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Necromantic Selection
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Step Through
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Deal
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Memories
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Careful Study
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos's Return
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Twinflame
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Ignite the Future
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-22%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mystifying Maze
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
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