Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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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Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hex Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Astonishing Spider-Man
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Origin of Black Widow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spider-Man, New Champion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Guttersnipe
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Young Pyromancer
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Consider
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Opt
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Scalding Viper
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Decadent Dragon
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Hearth Elemental
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Foulmire Knight
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Grabby Giant
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Order of Midnight
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Immortus, Master of Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Living Laser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Picklock Prankster
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Gray Slaad
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Illithid Harvester
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Young Red Dragon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Charm
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Mana Sculpt
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Traumatic Critique
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Flashback
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Comet Storm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Murder
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
See the Truth
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Flow State
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Ignite the Future
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Notion Rain
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Game Over
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Furygale Flocking
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Steal the Show
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Rapturous Moment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Breaking // Entering
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Lucky Clover
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Lantern
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Courage
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Resonating Lute
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-24%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Maestros Theater
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Oscorp Industries
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
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