Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - 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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Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Flashback
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
53%inclusion139 decks264 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
84%inclusion221 decks264 decks
47%synergy
Ponder
54%inclusion142 decks264 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Consultation
53%inclusion139 decks264 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion158 decks264 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
66%inclusion175 decks264 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion139 decks264 decks
43%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion131 decks264 decks
42%synergy
Flusterstorm
50%inclusion132 decks264 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
59%inclusion155 decks264 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion150 decks264 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion149 decks264 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion149 decks264 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
56%inclusion147 decks264 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion139 decks264 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion137 decks264 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion125 decks264 decks
41%synergy
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion123 decks264 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion120 decks264 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion120 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion188 decks264 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion177 decks264 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion165 decks264 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion161 decks264 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
59%inclusion155 decks264 decks
48%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
56%inclusion149 decks264 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion140 decks264 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
52%inclusion138 decks264 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion132 decks264 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion126 decks264 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion105 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
34%inclusion90 decks264 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion87 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion83 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion79 decks264 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion76 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion69 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion68 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion67 decks264 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion66 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion65 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion60 decks264 decks
-4%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion59 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion57 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion54 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion50 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion47 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion45 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion42 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion31 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
2%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion111 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion106 decks264 decks
32%synergy
Mental Misstep
39%inclusion103 decks264 decks
32%synergy
Ad Nauseam
36%inclusion95 decks264 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion90 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion87 decks264 decks
27%synergy
Chain of Vapor
32%inclusion85 decks264 decks
27%synergy
Intuition
31%inclusion83 decks264 decks
30%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion82 decks264 decks
21%synergy
Entomb
30%inclusion79 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion75 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
28%inclusion75 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion72 decks264 decks
21%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion71 decks264 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion62 decks264 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion62 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion62 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
23%inclusion60 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion59 decks264 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion58 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion58 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion58 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion53 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion52 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion51 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion50 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion48 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion46 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion42 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion41 decks263 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion40 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion37 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion34 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion33 decks263 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion32 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion31 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion25 decks263 decks
1%synergy
Reverberate
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
42%inclusion112 decks264 decks
36%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion100 decks264 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Seal
35%inclusion93 decks264 decks
28%synergy
Rite of Flame
29%inclusion76 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
28%inclusion75 decks264 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion71 decks264 decks
-17%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion66 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
23%inclusion60 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion58 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion54 decks264 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion54 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion52 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion48 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion47 decks264 decks
13%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion45 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion42 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion40 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion38 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion38 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion33 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion33 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion28 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Persist
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
-2%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion97 decks264 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion86 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion37 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion34 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
33%inclusion88 decks264 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion47 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Dress Down
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
-7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion53 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion48 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion38 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion109 decks264 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion106 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion53 decks264 decks
-15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion42 decks264 decks
-8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion39 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion37 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion36 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion28 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion252 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion247 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion197 decks264 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion185 decks264 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion156 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion155 decks264 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion136 decks264 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
45%inclusion118 decks264 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion112 decks264 decks
34%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion92 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion85 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion85 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
32%inclusion84 decks264 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion75 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion56 decks264 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion35 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion35 decks264 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion260 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Island
88%inclusion233 decks264 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion221 decks264 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion208 decks264 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion205 decks264 decks
32%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion203 decks264 decks
-14%synergy
Blood Crypt
76%inclusion201 decks264 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion181 decks264 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion177 decks264 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion175 decks264 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion172 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion146 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion138 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion130 decks264 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
49%inclusion129 decks264 decks
35%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion128 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion107 decks264 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion103 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
39%inclusion102 decks264 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion98 decks264 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion97 decks264 decks
26%synergy
Underground Sea
35%inclusion93 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion93 decks264 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion91 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion88 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion88 decks264 decks
23%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion86 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion86 decks264 decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion83 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion82 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion80 decks264 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion75 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion72 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion71 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
26%inclusion68 decks264 decks
-27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion63 decks264 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion60 decks264 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion54 decks264 decks
-19%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion54 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion52 decks264 decks
-18%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion46 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion46 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion45 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion44 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion42 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion41 decks263 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
9%synergy
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