Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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Uncover the Moon-Letters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Master of Lake-town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Brain Freeze
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Underworld Breach
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
-0%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Flusterstorm
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Pact
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Ad Nauseam
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Smog
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
See the Truth
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-21%synergy
Grinding Station
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Double Vision
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Island
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion66 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-23%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
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