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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Thor, God of Thunder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Frantic Search
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Faithless Looting
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Notion Thief
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Frog
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Viper
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Ritual
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Brain Freeze
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Pact
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wash Away
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Damnation
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Time Stretch
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
See the Truth
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Whispering Madness
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Reforge the Soul
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Immolating Gyre
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
Waste Not
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Falls
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
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