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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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Prismari, the Inspiration
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Harmonized Trio
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Black Waltz No. 3
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Circle of Power
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Coruscation Mage
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Guttersnipe
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Terminate
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Docent of Perfection
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Mysidian Elder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Queen Brahne
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Havengul Lich
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Mind
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Flame of Anor
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Transpose
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Crosis's Charm
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Consider
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard's Retort
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Memory Plunder
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Silumgar's Command
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Electrolyze
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
See the Truth
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Spelltwine
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Clone Legion
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Necromantic Selection
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Pyroclasm
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Molten Collapse
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Suplex
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Twinning Staff
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Sorcerer Class
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Mystifying Maze
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Resonating Lute
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Oscorp Industries
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
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