Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized

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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The Master of Lake-town
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
3.2%inclusion4 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
3.1%inclusion2 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
53%inclusion324 decks607 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
60%inclusion366 decks607 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
64%inclusion387 decks607 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion358 decks607 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion269 decks607 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
61%inclusion369 decks607 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion456 decks607 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion276 decks607 decks
34%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
37%inclusion223 decks607 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion243 decks607 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion377 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion305 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion300 decks607 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
47%inclusion285 decks607 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion280 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion266 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion259 decks607 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion240 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion239 decks607 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion212 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion388 decks607 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
62%inclusion379 decks607 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion363 decks607 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion325 decks607 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion297 decks607 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion286 decks607 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion259 decks607 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion256 decks607 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Breach
42%inclusion255 decks607 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion218 decks607 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion190 decks607 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion177 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion169 decks607 decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
27%inclusion164 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
27%inclusion162 decks607 decks
-0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion148 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion139 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion139 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion133 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion101 decks507 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion120 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion115 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion99 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion99 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion85 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion84 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion83 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion80 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion79 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion78 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion78 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion74 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion74 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion71 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion69 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion67 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion62 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion62 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion62 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion60 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion58 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.3%inclusion56 decks603 decks
6%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
9.2%inclusion45 decks490 decks
4%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.6%inclusion52 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.4%inclusion51 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.3%inclusion42 decks507 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.2%inclusion50 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.9%inclusion48 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.6%inclusion46 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.1%inclusion43 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.9%inclusion42 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.9%inclusion42 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Archivist
6.8%inclusion41 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
6.3%inclusion38 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion38 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.3%inclusion38 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion197 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion194 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion191 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Consider
30%inclusion184 decks607 decks
24%synergy
Brain Freeze
30%inclusion180 decks607 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion178 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion165 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion164 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion163 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Consultation
27%inclusion162 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion156 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion156 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion152 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion152 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion149 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion146 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
23%inclusion137 decks607 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion137 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion136 decks607 decks
20%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion132 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion129 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion122 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
20%inclusion120 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion101 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
16%inclusion100 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion100 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion99 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion95 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion94 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion91 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion90 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion88 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion86 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion82 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion82 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion79 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion76 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion72 decks607 decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion71 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion69 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion69 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion68 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion66 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion65 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion65 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion61 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion61 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion61 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
9.4%inclusion57 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
31%inclusion186 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion173 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion152 decks607 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion144 decks607 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion123 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion111 decks607 decks
11%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion105 decks607 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion105 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion105 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion96 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion92 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion90 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion88 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion85 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion81 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion77 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion77 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
12%inclusion74 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion74 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion73 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion73 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion70 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion69 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion65 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion63 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
9.4%inclusion57 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
8.2%inclusion50 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
8.2%inclusion49 decks600 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.9%inclusion48 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.9%inclusion48 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
7.9%inclusion48 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Persist
7.7%inclusion47 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.6%inclusion46 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
7.4%inclusion45 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.4%inclusion45 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
7.4%inclusion45 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion43 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.8%inclusion41 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
6.8%inclusion41 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
6.8%inclusion41 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.8%inclusion41 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.6%inclusion40 decks603 decks
1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.6%inclusion40 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.6%inclusion40 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Final Parting
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.3%inclusion38 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.3%inclusion38 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
22%inclusion134 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion124 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion101 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion81 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion80 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion74 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion74 decks607 decks
-17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion60 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion43 decks607 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion148 decks607 decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion103 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion77 decks607 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion71 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
8.6%inclusion52 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.1%inclusion43 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Waste Not
6.6%inclusion40 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Necromancy
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.9%inclusion36 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
5.9%inclusion36 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.9%inclusion36 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion35 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion34 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana's Caress
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.1%inclusion31 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion126 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion106 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion100 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion60 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.2%inclusion44 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.3%inclusion32 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion207 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion161 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion142 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion135 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion112 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion90 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion80 decks557 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.4%inclusion57 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion52 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.6%inclusion46 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion33 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.3%inclusion32 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.1%inclusion31 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.1%inclusion31 decks607 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion574 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion533 decks607 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion379 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion359 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion305 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion294 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion243 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion238 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion190 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion176 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion115 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion114 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion98 decks607 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion76 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion67 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion66 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion61 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion60 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion53 decks607 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
8.4%inclusion51 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.4%inclusion45 decks607 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion31 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion572 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion566 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion558 decks607 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion533 decks607 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
78%inclusion473 decks607 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion468 decks607 decks
31%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion451 decks607 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion389 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion377 decks607 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion375 decks607 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion364 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion311 decks607 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion298 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion294 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion290 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion277 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion275 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion265 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion262 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion217 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion210 decks607 decks
-18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion185 decks607 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion180 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion170 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion169 decks607 decks
-0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion161 decks607 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion156 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion156 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion150 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion149 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion147 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion140 decks607 decks
-15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion138 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion135 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion134 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion134 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion130 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion128 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion127 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion124 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion122 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion121 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion119 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion113 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion93 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion91 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion88 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion76 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion76 decks607 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion75 decks607 decks
7%synergy
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