Prismari, the Inspiration (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

Prismari, the Inspiration
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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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32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
1.7xlift
Geist of Saint Thalia
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
1.5xlift
Hall of Echoes
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
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Twinned Vision
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
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5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
15xlift
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Storm-Kiln Artist
90%inclusion120 decks133 decks
1.4xlift
Frantic Search
76%inclusion101 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Pyretic Ritual
74%inclusion99 decks133 decks
2.5xlift
Big Score
74%inclusion98 decks133 decks
2.6xlift
Mana Geyser
73%inclusion97 decks133 decks
2.0xlift
Seething Song
70%inclusion93 decks133 decks
1.8xlift
Jeska's Will
70%inclusion93 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Archmage Emeritus
70%inclusion93 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Preordain
67%inclusion89 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Lightning Bolt
64%inclusion85 decks133 decks
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Goblin Glasswright
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
8.2xlift
Blazing Firesinger
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
6.5xlift
Skycoach Waypoint
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6.3xlift
Pigment Wrangler
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5.7xlift
Flick a Coin
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
5.6xlift
Twiddle
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
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Hydro-Channeler
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
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Vibrant Outburst
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
4.9xlift
Abstract Paintmage
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
4.8xlift
Deduce
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4.7xlift
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Stormcatch Mentor
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
1.9xlift
Vivi Ornitier
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
1.9xlift
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
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Electro, Assaulting Battery
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
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Birgi, God of Storytelling
47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
1.4xlift
Hexing Squelcher
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
1.6xlift
Veyran, Voice of Duality
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
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Archmage of Runes
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
2.3xlift
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
1.5xlift
Ral, Monsoon Mage
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
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Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
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Thunderclap Drake
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
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Sanar, Unfinished Genius
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
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Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
1.5xlift
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
1.9xlift
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
1.6xlift
Emeritus of Conflict
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
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Emeritus of Ideation
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
3.3xlift
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
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Molten-Core Maestro
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
2.5xlift
Coruscation Mage
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
0.4xlift
Galazeth Prismari
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
3.2xlift
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
1.9xlift
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Dirgur Focusmage
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
2.8xlift
Displacer Kitten
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
1.5xlift
Zaffai and the Tempests
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
3.4xlift
Harmonic Prodigy
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
0.2xlift
Urabrask
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
0.6xlift
Goldspan Dragon
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2.6xlift
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2.0xlift
Valley Floodcaller
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
0.6xlift
Hullbreaker Horror
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
0.5xlift
Colorstorm Stallion
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4.5xlift
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
0.4xlift
Runaway Steam-Kin
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Harmonized Trio
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2.8xlift
The Vision and Scarlet Witch
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2.2xlift
Electrostatic Field
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0.4xlift
Spellseeker
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0.6xlift
Faerie Mastermind
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0.5xlift
Thassa's Oracle
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Firebrand Archer
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0.3xlift
Young Pyromancer
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0.4xlift
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Snap
62%inclusion83 decks133 decks
1.5xlift
Brainstorm
62%inclusion82 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Opt
61%inclusion81 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Flashback
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
1.9xlift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion73 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Desperate Ritual
55%inclusion73 decks133 decks
2.5xlift
Mystical Tutor
55%inclusion73 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Counterspell
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Prismari Command
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
2.6xlift
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Prismari Charm
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
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Unexpected Windfall
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
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Brain Freeze
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
1.6xlift
Consider
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Force of Will
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Narset's Reversal
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
1.7xlift
Mana Drain
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Swan Song
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Pongify
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Gut Shot
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
1.6xlift
Return the Favor
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
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Chaos Warp
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
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Electrodominance
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
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Reiterate
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
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Abrade
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Spell Pierce
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
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High Tide
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Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Traumatic Critique
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
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Shock
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
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Negate
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Force of Negation
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
1.0xlift
Impulse
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
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Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Expedite
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Burst Lightning
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
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Dig Through Time
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Demand Answers
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
1.5xlift
Dramatic Reversal
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Pact of Negation
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
0.6xlift
Consult the Star Charts
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
2.1xlift
Sorceries
Ponder
62%inclusion83 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Strike It Rich
60%inclusion80 decks133 decks
2.5xlift
Grapeshot
59%inclusion79 decks133 decks
1.6xlift
Gitaxian Probe
55%inclusion73 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Seize the Spoils
47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
4.5xlift
Stock Up
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
1.9xlift
Flow State
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
2.7xlift
Boltwave
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
3.7xlift
Rite of Flame
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
2.0xlift
Expressive Iteration
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Mizzix's Mastery
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Sleight of Hand
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
2.4xlift
Crackle with Power
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
1.7xlift
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Past in Flames
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Solve the Equation
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Serum Visions
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Improvisation Capstone
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
2.6xlift
Rapturous Moment
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
3.0xlift
Windfall
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
0.6xlift
Vandalblast
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
0.6xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Pirate's Pillage
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
2.3xlift
Time Warp
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
1.6xlift
Overmaster
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
1.6xlift
Will of the Jeskai
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Gamble
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
0.4xlift
Mathemagics
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
2.8xlift
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
1.4xlift
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
1.5xlift
Brass's Bounty
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
1.7xlift
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
1.6xlift
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Rousing Refrain
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
1.8xlift
Personal Tutor
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1.6xlift
Splatter Technique
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2.6xlift
Bonus Round
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Hex Magic
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1.2xlift
Inspired Tinkering
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1.5xlift
Wheel of Fortune
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Rite of Replication
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Sorceress's Schemes
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2.2xlift
Inner Fire
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2.4xlift
Shatterskull Smashing
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Elemental Eruption
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1.8xlift
Wisdom of Ages
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
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Ruby Medallion
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
2.4xlift
Sapphire Medallion
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
2.1xlift
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
2.0xlift
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1.6xlift
Swiftfoot Boots
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
0.4xlift
Wizard's Staff
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0.2xlift
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0.4xlift
Diary of Dreams
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3.5xlift
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
1.7xlift
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1.7xlift
Fiery Inscription
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0.5xlift
Sorcerer Class
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Curiosity
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0.1xlift
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
0.6xlift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion74 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Mistrise Village
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
1.5xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
2.7xlift
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Command Beacon
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
1.9xlift
Restless Spire
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
1.6xlift
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
1.5xlift
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1.4xlift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion130 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion115 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Resonating Lute
66%inclusion87 decks132 decks
2.4xlift
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion82 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Mana Vault
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
1.9xlift
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Tablet of Discovery
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
2.7xlift
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
2.9xlift
Mind Stone
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
1.5xlift
Bender's Waterskin
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
1.4xlift
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1.9xlift
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Worn Powerstone
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4.0xlift
Mox Diamond
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0.4xlift
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion131 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Island
98%inclusion131 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Command Tower
92%inclusion123 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion101 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Steam Vents
75%inclusion100 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Shivan Reef
74%inclusion98 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion95 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Cascade Bluffs
58%inclusion77 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion71 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Training Center
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion65 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Turbulent Springs
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
2.1xlift
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Riverpyre Verge
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Scorched Geyser
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
1.7xlift
Riverglide Pathway
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
1.4xlift
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Coastal Peak
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
2.5xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
City of Brass
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
0.9xlift
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
1.4xlift
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Spectacle Summit
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
2.7xlift
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
1.1xlift
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
2.4xlift
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Arid Mesa
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1.2xlift
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
1.3xlift
Evolving Wilds
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
0.7xlift
Silundi Vision
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
0.8xlift
Molten Tributary
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1.0xlift
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