Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget cEDH 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
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Gamble
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Ad Nauseam
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Notion Thief
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Peregrine Drake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deceiver Exarch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Pestermite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Archaeomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Instants
Drown in the Loch
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Brain Freeze
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Seething Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Consign to Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Displace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Slaughter Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Daze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Strix Serenade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thought Scour
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Peek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Miscalculation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Delay
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Comet Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Baleful Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mission Briefing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Leak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Storm of Memories
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Dream Harvest
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Ponder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Careful Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Last Chance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Twinflame
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Grapeshot
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Solve the Equation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sleight of Hand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Epic Experiment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Persist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Past in Flames
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bonus Round
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Seize the Spoils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Heat Shimmer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dark Petition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Whispering Madness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Personal Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Molten Duplication
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Baral's Expertise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Overmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
See the Truth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mind's Desire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boltwave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Beseech the Queen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Exhume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Altar of the Brood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Splinter Twin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Impact Tremors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Cephalid Coliseum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Sunken Ruins
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Fiery Islet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Oscorp Industries
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Pools
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
River of Tears
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy