Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - X Spells

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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Flashback
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Resonating Lute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Mana Geyser
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Crackle with Power
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Ponder
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Seething Song
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Haughty Djinn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Urabrask
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Docent of Perfection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Reverberate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Narset's Reversal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Comet Storm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Reiterate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Turnabout
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Maestros Charm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Electrodominance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fire Covenant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
See the Truth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Expressive Iteration
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Past in Flames
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Boltwave
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Cruise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Epic Experiment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Banefire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Circle of Power
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Dream Harvest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Confluence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Memories Returning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Twinning Staff
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
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