Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Combo

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.
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The Vision and Scarlet Witch
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Vision of Love
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion237 decks279 decks
47%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
53%inclusion147 decks279 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Consultation
52%inclusion145 decks279 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion163 decks279 decks
43%synergy
Ponder
51%inclusion143 decks279 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion147 decks279 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
65%inclusion182 decks279 decks
42%synergy
Brain Freeze
49%inclusion137 decks279 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion162 decks279 decks
41%synergy
Flusterstorm
48%inclusion135 decks279 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion160 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion158 decks279 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion158 decks279 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion154 decks279 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion150 decks279 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion143 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Pact of Negation
46%inclusion129 decks279 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion126 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion125 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
44%inclusion124 decks279 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion191 decks279 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion184 decks279 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion171 decks279 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion170 decks279 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Breach
59%inclusion165 decks279 decks
48%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
56%inclusion157 decks279 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion148 decks279 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
51%inclusion141 decks279 decks
41%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion140 decks279 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion136 decks279 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion108 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
34%inclusion95 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion91 decks279 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion86 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion83 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion80 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion71 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion71 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion71 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion70 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion66 decks279 decks
-3%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion64 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion64 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion57 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
20%inclusion56 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion50 decks277 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion48 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion30 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.6%inclusion24 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.6%inclusion24 decks279 decks
-0%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
-0%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion121 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion110 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Mental Misstep
39%inclusion108 decks279 decks
32%synergy
Ad Nauseam
36%inclusion100 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion99 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
34%inclusion94 decks279 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Vapor
32%inclusion89 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
31%inclusion87 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Intuition
29%inclusion82 decks279 decks
28%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
29%inclusion81 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion80 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion79 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion76 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion76 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion67 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
24%inclusion66 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion63 decks279 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion61 decks279 decks
-0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion59 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion58 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion58 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion56 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion56 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion50 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion45 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion42 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion38 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion35 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion33 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.6%inclusion24 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
42%inclusion117 decks279 decks
36%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
37%inclusion103 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Seal
35%inclusion98 decks279 decks
28%synergy
Rite of Flame
29%inclusion80 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
28%inclusion78 decks279 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion77 decks279 decks
-17%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion67 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion59 decks279 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion57 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion56 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion53 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion50 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
13%synergy
See the Truth
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion40 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion38 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion33 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion30 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion30 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.6%inclusion24 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Final Parting
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Flow State
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.2%inclusion20 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.2%inclusion20 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Deal
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Persist
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Stitch Together
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion102 decks279 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion92 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion35 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.6%inclusion24 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
-21%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
35%inclusion99 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Dress Down
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.2%inclusion20 decks279 decks
-7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion52 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion50 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion116 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion111 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion39 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion52 decks279 decks
-17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion42 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion38 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion266 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion262 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion213 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion196 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion167 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion158 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion150 decks279 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion122 decks279 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion116 decks279 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion94 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion87 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
31%inclusion87 decks279 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion83 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion81 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Resonating Lute
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion273 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Island
88%inclusion245 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion234 decks279 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion221 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion220 decks279 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion215 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion215 decks279 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion194 decks279 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion188 decks279 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion187 decks279 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion174 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion152 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion147 decks279 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion140 decks279 decks
37%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion135 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion134 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion115 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion112 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
39%inclusion108 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion107 decks279 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion105 decks279 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion99 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Underground Sea
35%inclusion98 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion98 decks279 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion97 decks279 decks
25%synergy
Volcanic Island
34%inclusion95 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion94 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion92 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion92 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion91 decks279 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion89 decks279 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion85 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion82 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion80 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion73 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion69 decks279 decks
-28%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion66 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion62 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion55 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion55 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
-20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion49 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion46 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion44 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion42 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion40 decks279 decks
9%synergy