Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Control

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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Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Flow State
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Force of Will
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Notion Thief
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Spellseeker
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Docent of Perfection
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Frog
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Consider
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Time Stretch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Incarnation Technique
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Whispering Madness
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Abstract Performance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Immolating Gyre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dack Fayden
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
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