Prismari, the Inspiration (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Burn

Prismari, the Inspiration
Rank #301
3decks
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.
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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Nova Flame
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Molecule Man
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Archmage of Runes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Hellkite Courser
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Urabrask
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Seething Song
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Opt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Big Score
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Desperate Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Snap
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Valakut Awakening
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Press the Enemy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Geyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Flick a Coin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Bulk Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thunder Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Prismari Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Mana Geyser
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Preordain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Stock Up
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Crackle with Power
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Seize the Spoils
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Strike It Rich
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Expressive Iteration
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Grapeshot
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Mathemagics
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Past in Flames
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Acid Rain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mind's Desire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Apex of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Combat Tutorial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flow State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Courage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Thran Dynamo
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Thundering Falls
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Valakut Awakening
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Turbulent Springs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Scorched Geyser
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy