Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Demonic Consultation
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Ponder
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Brainstorm
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Windfall
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Preordain
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Faithless Looting
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Dispel
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Brain Freeze
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Pact of Negation
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Pact
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Ritual
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Underworld Breach
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Gamble
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Ad Nauseam
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Prismari, the Inspiration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Notion Thief
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Spellseeker
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Divining Witch
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mindblade Render
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Pestermite
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Peregrine Drake
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Azra Oddsmaker
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Deceiver Exarch
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Mental Misstep
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Opt
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Consider
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Thought Scour
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Drown in the Loch
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Delay
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Impulse
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mana Leak
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Price of Fame
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Dizzy Spell
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Anticipate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Abandon Attachments
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Flame Sweep
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Unearth
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Dream Harvest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Careful Study
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Doomsday
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Dark Petition
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Pyroclasm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Storm of Memories
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sleight of Hand
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Profane Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Final Parting
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
By Force
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Compulsive Research
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Ambition
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Duress
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Massacre
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Diminishing Returns
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blossombind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Splinter Twin
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Verity Circle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Legacy's Allure
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fresh Start
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Oscorp Industries
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Graven Cairns
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
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