Prismari, the Inspiration (Commander) - Spellslinger

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
Resonating Lute
69%inclusion339 decks494 decks
43%synergy
Flashback
54%inclusion264 decks487 decks
37%synergy
Prismari Charm
47%inclusion233 decks500 decks
31%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
45%inclusion212 decks466 decks
38%synergy
Turbulent Springs
40%inclusion202 decks500 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pyretic Ritual
68%inclusion340 decks500 decks
57%synergy
Mana Geyser
70%inclusion350 decks500 decks
47%synergy
Seething Song
65%inclusion323 decks500 decks
44%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
84%inclusion421 decks500 decks
44%synergy
Big Score
68%inclusion342 decks500 decks
43%synergy
Desperate Ritual
51%inclusion257 decks500 decks
42%synergy
Strike It Rich
52%inclusion259 decks500 decks
39%synergy
Boltwave
46%inclusion229 decks500 decks
39%synergy
Seize the Spoils
46%inclusion228 decks500 decks
39%synergy
Stock Up
46%inclusion229 decks500 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Archmage Emeritus
69%inclusion343 decks500 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion338 decks500 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
65%inclusion326 decks500 decks
36%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
60%inclusion302 decks500 decks
38%synergy
Preordain
60%inclusion301 decks500 decks
26%synergy
Opt
57%inclusion286 decks500 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion280 decks500 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion280 decks500 decks
13%synergy
Snap
54%inclusion269 decks500 decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
52%inclusion261 decks500 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion245 decks500 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion145 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion126 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion115 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion109 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion108 decks500 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion93 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion57 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion48 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.4%inclusion47 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion245 decks500 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
39%inclusion195 decks500 decks
27%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
39%inclusion193 decks500 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
37%inclusion183 decks500 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
36%inclusion179 decks500 decks
23%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
36%inclusion178 decks500 decks
26%synergy
Archmage of Runes
34%inclusion168 decks500 decks
20%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion165 decks500 decks
18%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
33%inclusion165 decks500 decks
24%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
27%inclusion125 decks466 decks
18%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
25%inclusion123 decks487 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion116 decks500 decks
-4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
22%inclusion111 decks500 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion101 decks500 decks
12%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
20%inclusion99 decks500 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion96 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion94 decks500 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
18%inclusion91 decks500 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion86 decks500 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
16%inclusion75 decks466 decks
14%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
14%inclusion72 decks500 decks
11%synergy
Coruscation Mage
14%inclusion71 decks500 decks
-6%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
14%inclusion71 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Trio
14%inclusion65 decks476 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion64 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion62 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
12%inclusion60 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion59 decks500 decks
4%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
11%inclusion56 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
10%inclusion52 decks500 decks
8%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
10%inclusion50 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion50 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
9.4%inclusion47 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
9.2%inclusion45 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
9.0%inclusion42 decks466 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.0%inclusion45 decks500 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.0%inclusion45 decks500 decks
-7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.8%inclusion44 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.2%inclusion41 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.2%inclusion41 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.0%inclusion40 decks500 decks
-7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.8%inclusion39 decks500 decks
-4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.8%inclusion39 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
7.6%inclusion38 decks500 decks
-4%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.6%inclusion38 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
7.4%inclusion37 decks500 decks
-11%synergy
Muse Seeker
6.7%inclusion33 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.6%inclusion33 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.2%inclusion31 decks500 decks
-10%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.0%inclusion30 decks500 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion249 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Command
48%inclusion241 decks500 decks
30%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion216 decks500 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion208 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
40%inclusion200 decks500 decks
25%synergy
Brain Freeze
32%inclusion162 decks500 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion155 decks500 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion151 decks500 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion151 decks500 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion150 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
27%inclusion137 decks500 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
27%inclusion137 decks500 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion131 decks500 decks
14%synergy
Gut Shot
25%inclusion125 decks500 decks
16%synergy
Traumatic Critique
23%inclusion116 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion117 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion116 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion109 decks500 decks
15%synergy
Electrodominance
22%inclusion108 decks500 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion107 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion105 decks500 decks
-11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion100 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
19%inclusion87 decks466 decks
15%synergy
Shock
18%inclusion88 decks500 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion87 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion83 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Burst Lightning
16%inclusion78 decks500 decks
14%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion71 decks500 decks
10%synergy
Flick a Coin
13%inclusion67 decks500 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion67 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion66 decks500 decks
-4%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion61 decks500 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion61 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion60 decks500 decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion59 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Reiterate
12%inclusion58 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Expedite
12%inclusion58 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion58 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion51 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion49 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
9.4%inclusion47 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
9.2%inclusion46 decks500 decks
-5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.0%inclusion45 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
9.0%inclusion45 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Divergent Equation
8.4%inclusion40 decks476 decks
6%synergy
Deduce
8.4%inclusion42 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Impulse
8.4%inclusion42 decks500 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.2%inclusion41 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
8.0%inclusion40 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
7.9%inclusion37 decks466 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
46%inclusion228 decks500 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
43%inclusion215 decks500 decks
22%synergy
Flow State
39%inclusion184 decks476 decks
27%synergy
Rapturous Moment
36%inclusion174 decks487 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
34%inclusion169 decks500 decks
14%synergy
Sleight of Hand
32%inclusion158 decks500 decks
26%synergy
Rite of Flame
31%inclusion157 decks500 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion155 decks500 decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion149 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
29%inclusion144 decks500 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
28%inclusion142 decks500 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
26%inclusion128 decks500 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
25%inclusion124 decks500 decks
8%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
24%inclusion118 decks500 decks
14%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
18%inclusion89 decks500 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion76 decks500 decks
-10%synergy
Mathemagics
15%inclusion76 decks500 decks
13%synergy
Overmaster
14%inclusion69 decks500 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
14%inclusion68 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Splatter Technique
13%inclusion65 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion66 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion64 decks500 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
13%inclusion63 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion53 decks500 decks
-15%synergy
Rousing Refrain
11%inclusion53 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Eruption
11%inclusion53 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion50 decks500 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion47 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.6%inclusion43 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
8.4%inclusion42 decks500 decks
-8%synergy
Time Warp
8.0%inclusion40 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.8%inclusion37 decks476 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion37 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.0%inclusion35 decks500 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
6.9%inclusion34 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.4%inclusion32 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
6.2%inclusion31 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.2%inclusion31 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.0%inclusion30 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.8%inclusion29 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Stitch in Time
5.8%inclusion29 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Procrastinate
5.8%inclusion29 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Bonus Round
5.6%inclusion28 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Dance with Calamity
5.4%inclusion27 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
5.4%inclusion27 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Furygale Flocking
5.4%inclusion27 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.2%inclusion26 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Fireball
5.0%inclusion25 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion160 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
27%inclusion136 decks500 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion114 decks500 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion75 decks500 decks
-13%synergy
Diary of Dreams
10%inclusion50 decks500 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.8%inclusion34 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.4%inclusion32 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.8%inclusion29 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Twinning Staff
5.4%inclusion27 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
42%inclusion209 decks500 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion95 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion49 decks500 decks
-5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion48 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.2%inclusion41 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.2%inclusion36 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.6%inclusion33 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.6%inclusion33 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
6.6%inclusion33 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.4%inclusion32 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion28 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
18%inclusion89 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.6%inclusion43 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion292 decks500 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion208 decks500 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion133 decks500 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion83 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion72 decks500 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion62 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion61 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
9.0%inclusion45 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion37 decks500 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.2%inclusion31 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
5.6%inclusion28 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion25 decks500 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion466 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion446 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion308 decks500 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion223 decks500 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion185 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion175 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
27%inclusion128 decks466 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion81 decks500 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion80 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion79 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion59 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.0%inclusion35 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.6%inclusion33 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion32 decks500 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.2%inclusion26 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion490 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion489 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion452 decks500 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion361 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
69%inclusion344 decks500 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion327 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion327 decks500 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
52%inclusion261 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion252 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion211 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion187 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
37%inclusion185 decks500 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion167 decks500 decks
-6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
32%inclusion158 decks500 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion158 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion156 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion138 decks500 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion131 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion114 decks500 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion111 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion98 decks500 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion96 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Spectacle Summit
19%inclusion95 decks500 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion92 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion87 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion82 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion77 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Coastal Peak
14%inclusion69 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion67 decks500 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
12%inclusion60 decks500 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion60 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion58 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion54 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion53 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion52 decks500 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion52 decks500 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion49 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion47 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.4%inclusion47 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion47 decks500 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.6%inclusion43 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.2%inclusion41 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.0%inclusion40 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.0%inclusion40 decks500 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.0%inclusion35 decks500 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.2%inclusion31 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.8%inclusion29 decks500 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion28 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
5.4%inclusion27 decks500 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion26 decks500 decks
-1%synergy