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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Thor, God of Thunder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Mana Geyser
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Crackle with Power
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Ponder
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Frantic Search
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Preordain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Fact or Fiction
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Consider
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Seething Song
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Guttersnipe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Haughty Djinn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Reverberate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Comet Storm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reiterate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Turnabout
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Electrodominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Twinferno
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
See the Truth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Expressive Iteration
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Boltwave
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Banefire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bonus Round
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Confluence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dream Harvest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Steal the Show
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flow State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Memories Returning
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Ruins
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
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