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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
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
A.I.M. Labs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Black Waltz No. 3
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Circle of Power
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Coruscation Mage
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Archaeomancer
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Docent of Perfection
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Queen Brahne
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mysidian Elder
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Harmonized Trio
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Havengul Lich
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Vela the Night-Clad
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Flame of Anor
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Transpose
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Consider
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Wizard's Retort
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Crosis's Charm
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Memory Plunder
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Silumgar's Command
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Murder
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Comet Storm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Electrolyze
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Spelltwine
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Step Through
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Clone Legion
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Necromantic Selection
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Careful Study
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos's Return
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Quasiduplicate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Primal Amulet
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Sorcerer Class
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mystifying Maze
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Oscorp Industries
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
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