Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - cEDH Combo

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
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Demonic Consultation
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
87%synergy
Brain Freeze
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
85%synergy
Tainted Pact
92%inclusion66 decks72 decks
85%synergy
Flusterstorm
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
85%synergy
Mental Misstep
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
81%synergy
Pact of Negation
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
79%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
78%synergy
Mystic Remora
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
77%synergy
Cabal Ritual
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
75%synergy
Gamble
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
62%synergy
Swan Song
89%inclusion64 decks72 decks
70%synergy
Windfall
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Reanimate
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
55%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
57%synergy
Imperial Seal
76%inclusion55 decks72 decks
69%synergy
Ad Nauseam
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
70%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion72 decks72 decks
84%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
90%synergy
Mystical Tutor
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
76%synergy
Underworld Breach
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
83%synergy
Force of Will
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
84%synergy
Mana Vault
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
84%synergy
Chrome Mox
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
84%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion62 decks72 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
62%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
45%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Spellseeker
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Ledger Shredder
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Phantasmal Image
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Intuition
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
70%synergy
Force of Negation
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Chain of Vapor
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Pyroblast
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Final Fortune
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Spell Pierce
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Dispel
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Miscast
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-29%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-16%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Daze
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-29%synergy
Spell Snare
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Rite of Flame
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
48%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Ponder
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Timetwister
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Twinflame
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Doomsday
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Last Chance
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
See the Truth
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Grinding Station
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
62%synergy
Dress Down
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Necrodominance
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
74%synergy
Mox Diamond
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
71%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Mox Opal
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
48%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-27%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion69 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
55%synergy
City of Brass
86%inclusion62 decks72 decks
73%synergy
Underground Sea
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Mana Confluence
76%inclusion55 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Badlands
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Volcanic Island
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
66%synergy
Island
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
-20%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
-28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
-43%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-37%synergy
Gemstone Mine
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-34%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
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