Prismari, the Inspiration (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Prismari, the Inspiration
Rank #352
33decks
Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Flow State
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Turbulent Springs
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Charm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pyretic Ritual
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Seething Song
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Strike It Rich
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Desperate Ritual
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Rite of Flame
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Snap
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Brain Freeze
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
60%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Chrome Mox
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
84%synergy
Mox Diamond
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
87%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Underworld Breach
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Grim Monolith
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Electro, Assaulting Battery
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
________ Goblin
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Young Red Dragon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Urabrask
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Hellkite Courser
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Grabby Giant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Force of Negation
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Flusterstorm
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Gut Shot
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Big Score
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Mental Misstep
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Pact of Negation
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Consider
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Demand Answers
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Redirect Lightning
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Reiterate
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Opera Love Song
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Intuition
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-31%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
High Tide
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mogg Salvage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Daze
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Twiddle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Flick a Coin
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Remand
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Expedite
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Crimson Wisps
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dream's Grip
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Ponder
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Past in Flames
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Grapeshot
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Timetwister
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Solve the Equation
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Strings
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Mind's Desire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Sleight of Hand
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Overmaster
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Boltwave
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Time Spiral
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Crackle with Power
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Bonus Round
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Geosurge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Impulse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Highway Robbery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Mark
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Irencrag Feat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rob the Archives
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mathemagics
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Inner Fire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Zenith Festival
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Stitch in Time
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Twinflame
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
39%synergy
City of Traitors
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Crystal Vein
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-31%synergy
Seat of the Synod
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Mox Opal
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-38%synergy
Mox Jasper
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Resonating Lute
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Pentad Prism
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Island
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Training Center
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Flooded Strand
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Wooded Foothills
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Arid Mesa
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
60%synergy
City of Brass
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Fiery Islet
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-48%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-32%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-33%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Coastal Peak
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy