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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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Black Waltz No. 3
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Circle of Power
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Coruscation Mage
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Terminate
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Docent of Perfection
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Mysidian Elder
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Queen Brahne
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Trio
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Havengul Lich
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Flame of Anor
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Transpose
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard's Retort
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Crosis's Charm
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Memory Plunder
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Comet Storm
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Silumgar's Command
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Murder
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Electrolyze
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Run Away Together
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Spelltwine
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Step Through
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Clone Legion
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Necromantic Selection
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Past in Flames
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Sorcerer Class
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mystifying Maze
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Oscorp Industries
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
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