Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget Core

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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Guttersnipe
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Opt
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Negate
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Maestros Charm
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Terminate
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Strategic Planning
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Electrostatic Field
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Decadent Dragon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Unruly Catapult
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Queen Brahne
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Rider
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Foulmire Knight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Picklock Prankster
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Order of Midnight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Giant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Topaz Dragon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Hearth Elemental
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Gray Slaad
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Windrider Wizard
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Fang Dragon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Thought Scour
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Doom Blade
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Murder
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Price of Fame
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Into the Roil
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Retort
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Mana Leak
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Secret Identity
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Espers to Magicite
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Transpose
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Laughing Mad
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Teachings
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Firebolt
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Starstorm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Blink of an Eye
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Magmaquake
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Crosis's Charm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Electrolyze
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-31%synergy
Altar's Reap
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Will
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
See the Truth
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Chain Reaction
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Tormenting Voice
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-28%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Ransack the Lab
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Risky Research
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Suplex
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Relm's Sketching
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Winged Words
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Confluence
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Notion Rain
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Rise from the Tides
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Hex
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Aether Gale
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Grave Upheaval
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Compulsive Research
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Breaking // Entering
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Slave of Bolas
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Duress
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Insight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ignite the Future
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Skull Rend
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Lucky Clover
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Ghost Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Essence Anchor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Burning Vengeance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Roost
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Trail of Evidence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Firemind's Research
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Barren Moor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Sol Ring
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
-41%synergy
Commander's Sphere
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Geode
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Locket
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Firdoch Core
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-38%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Locket
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Manalith
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Seething Landscape
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Maestros Theater
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Isle
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Bluff
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Thriving Moor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-31%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Isle
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Edgewall Inn
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Grixis Panorama
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Peak
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Akoum Refuge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-37%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
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