Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Guttersnipe
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Scalding Viper
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Picklock Prankster
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Archmage of Runes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Order of Midnight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Firebrand Archer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Decadent Dragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Gray Slaad
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Archaeomancer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Grabby Giant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Ratcatcher Trainee
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Hearth Elemental
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Knave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Captivating Crew
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Foulmire Knight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Brazen Freebooter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Conquering Manticore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tandem Lookout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Illithid Harvester
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Demon of Catastrophes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Young Red Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Electrostatic Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Storm Fleet Arsonist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Trailblazer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Charm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Abrade
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Maestros Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Opt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Murder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Fire Covenant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Downfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Steam Augury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Mirror Match
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Run Away Together
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thrilling Encore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Domineering Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Deliberate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Price of Fame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Lesson
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Doom Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Altar's Reap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Shattering Pulse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cancel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unsummon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Comet Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Whispers of the Muse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Expel from Orazca
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Depart the Realm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fated Infatuation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fire // Ice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Word of Seizing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Into the Roil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Strategic Planning
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Read the Bones
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Preordain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Tormenting Voice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Circle of Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Drag Under
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chart a Course
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Slave of Bolas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chain Reaction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bone Splinters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Portent of Betrayal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Claim // Fame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Divination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Crash Through
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Howl of the Horde
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
By Force
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Fell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Traitorous Instinct
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Act of Treason
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mob Rule
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Malevolent Whispers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Field Research
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zombify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Silent Departure
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Step Through
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wrack with Madness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Final Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Disturbed Burial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Eaten Alive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Haze of Rage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Notion Rain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Compulsive Research
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Exert Influence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lucky Clover
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ghost Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Marauder's Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Unstable Amulet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Spider-Verse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Curiosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dual Casting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind Control
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Double Vision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ominous Roost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Melee
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lay Claim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Burning Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tortured Existence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Memorial to War
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Sky Diamond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Keyrune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Locket
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Manalith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Malice
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Seething Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Maestros Theater
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Vivid Creek
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Pools
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Akoum Refuge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Edgewall Inn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Isle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-27%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Thriving Bluff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Transguild Promenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gateway Plaza
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Highland Lake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
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