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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
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Wizard's Staff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Plunder the Trollshaws
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Black Waltz No. 3
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Circle of Power
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Docent of Perfection
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mysidian Elder
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Trio
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Queen Brahne
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Muse Seeker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Havengul Lich
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Flame of Anor
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Transpose
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mana Sculpt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Retort
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Crosis's Charm
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Memory Plunder
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Silumgar's Command
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Comet Storm
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Flashback
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Electrolyze
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Spelltwine
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Clone Legion
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Necromantic Selection
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Careful Study
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos's Return
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Beacon Bolt
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Ignite the Future
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Primal Amulet
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Sorcerer Class
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mystifying Maze
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Resonating Lute
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Grixis Panorama
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Theater
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Oscorp Industries
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
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