Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Core Graveyard

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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Storm-Kiln Artist
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Consider
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Preordain
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Fact or Fiction
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Mana Sculpt
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Viper
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Young Pyromancer
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Foulmire Knight
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Decadent Dragon
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Picklock Prankster
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Moonshae Pixie
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Galvanic Giant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Order of Midnight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Merchant of the Vale
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Hearth Elemental
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Brazen Borrower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Grabby Giant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mocking Sprite
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fell Horseman
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Trio
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pensive Professor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Terminate
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Opt
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Flame of Anor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Flashback
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Maestros Charm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Bitter Triumph
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Twincast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Retort
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Transpose
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ionize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Fling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Excavation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rebuild
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Curate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
See the Truth
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Flow State
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rapturous Moment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Epic Experiment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Careful Study
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Brass's Bounty
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Game Over
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Power
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
The Final Days
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dream Harvest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Mark
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aether Snap
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Tide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Rise from the Tides
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Insult // Injury
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Banefire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bond of Revival
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lucky Clover
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Sorcerer Class
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Artist's Talent
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Double Vision
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
One with the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Life of Toshiro Umezawa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Pact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Scion of Halaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Furnace of Rath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Font of Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Future Sight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Melee
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Courage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Burning Vengeance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jaya Ballard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rockface Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Detection Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Palace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-34%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Resonating Lute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Ether
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Jasper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Seething Landscape
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
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