Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - cEDH

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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Flashback
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Resonating Lute
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Demonic Consultation
92%inclusion320 decks346 decks
85%synergy
Tainted Pact
85%inclusion294 decks346 decks
78%synergy
Brain Freeze
85%inclusion295 decks346 decks
78%synergy
Mystic Remora
91%inclusion314 decks346 decks
75%synergy
Flusterstorm
82%inclusion283 decks346 decks
74%synergy
Pact of Negation
80%inclusion276 decks346 decks
71%synergy
Mental Misstep
76%inclusion264 decks346 decks
70%synergy
Force of Negation
77%inclusion266 decks346 decks
69%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion297 decks346 decks
67%synergy
Cabal Ritual
76%inclusion263 decks346 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion333 decks346 decks
59%synergy
Windfall
80%inclusion278 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion257 decks346 decks
53%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
71%inclusion245 decks346 decks
65%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion245 decks346 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion245 decks346 decks
46%synergy
Ad Nauseam
70%inclusion242 decks346 decks
65%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion237 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion233 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion232 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
94%inclusion326 decks346 decks
81%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
94%inclusion325 decks346 decks
85%synergy
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion322 decks346 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
92%inclusion317 decks346 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion311 decks346 decks
67%synergy
Underworld Breach
89%inclusion309 decks346 decks
78%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion305 decks346 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
87%inclusion301 decks346 decks
78%synergy
Mana Vault
80%inclusion278 decks346 decks
72%synergy
Gamble
79%inclusion275 decks346 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
64%inclusion220 decks346 decks
56%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
60%inclusion208 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Opposition Agent
59%inclusion203 decks346 decks
54%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
40%inclusion137 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
36%inclusion125 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Spellseeker
34%inclusion117 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion101 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion101 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
29%inclusion101 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion87 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion86 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
19%inclusion65 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion59 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion53 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
-20%synergy
Mockingbird
6.4%inclusion22 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
62%inclusion214 decks346 decks
46%synergy
Chain of Vapor
61%inclusion212 decks346 decks
56%synergy
Intuition
61%inclusion210 decks346 decks
59%synergy
Brainstorm
60%inclusion206 decks346 decks
42%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
58%inclusion201 decks346 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion198 decks346 decks
38%synergy
Pyroblast
57%inclusion197 decks346 decks
51%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50%inclusion173 decks346 decks
44%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
49%inclusion171 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Entomb
38%inclusion132 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Final Fortune
37%inclusion127 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Spell Pierce
34%inclusion116 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
32%inclusion112 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion105 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion102 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
29%inclusion100 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Dispel
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion90 decks346 decks
-18%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion85 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion66 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Delay
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
-26%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Daze
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Stifle
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion231 decks346 decks
60%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion222 decks346 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion201 decks346 decks
42%synergy
Rite of Flame
51%inclusion176 decks346 decks
45%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
47%inclusion161 decks346 decks
42%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion153 decks346 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
42%inclusion146 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
40%inclusion137 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
38%inclusion132 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion131 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion88 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion86 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
24%inclusion84 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion75 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Doomsday
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
-20%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
-37%synergy
Grapeshot
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
4%synergy
See the Truth
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
63%inclusion218 decks346 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion214 decks346 decks
49%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion63 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
60%inclusion208 decks346 decks
54%synergy
Dress Down
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Necrodominance
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
26%inclusion91 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion264 decks346 decks
64%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion221 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion64 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
-28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion342 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion335 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion305 decks346 decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
82%inclusion284 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion265 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
73%inclusion254 decks346 decks
67%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion246 decks346 decks
36%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion238 decks346 decks
62%synergy
Mox Opal
63%inclusion219 decks346 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion203 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
41%inclusion142 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion80 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion70 decks346 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion332 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion328 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
94%inclusion326 decks346 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion325 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion312 decks346 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion309 decks346 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion306 decks346 decks
56%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion265 decks346 decks
63%synergy
Island
74%inclusion255 decks346 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
72%inclusion249 decks346 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion247 decks346 decks
61%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion246 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion244 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
71%inclusion244 decks346 decks
55%synergy
Volcanic Island
69%inclusion240 decks346 decks
54%synergy
Badlands
68%inclusion235 decks346 decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion233 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Swamp
66%inclusion228 decks346 decks
-26%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion227 decks346 decks
56%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
65%inclusion225 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion222 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion221 decks346 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion214 decks346 decks
53%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion197 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion185 decks346 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
49%inclusion168 decks346 decks
-43%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion133 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion109 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion102 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
27%inclusion92 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion75 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion75 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion71 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
-29%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
-26%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
-34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
2%synergy
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