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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
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Resonating Lute
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Black Waltz No. 3
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Circle of Power
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Coruscation Mage
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Guttersnipe
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Terminate
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mysidian Elder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Docent of Perfection
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Havengul Lich
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Queen Brahne
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Mind
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Archivist
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Parnesse, the Subtle Brush
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Flame of Anor
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Transpose
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Crosis's Charm
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Wizard's Retort
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Memory Plunder
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Silumgar's Command
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Displace
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
See the Truth
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Spelltwine
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Necromantic Selection
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Deal
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Memories
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Persist
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mystifying Maze
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
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