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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Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Master of Lake-town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Frantic Search
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Preordain
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
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
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Frog
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Viper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Flusterstorm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Flame of Anor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%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
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
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
6%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Burnt Offering
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wash Away
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Final Parting
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
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
Dark Petition
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%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
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Strategic Planning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Doomsday
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Whispering Madness
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Stitch Together
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
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%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
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
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
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Waste Not
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
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
Artist's Talent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%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
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%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
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Resonating Lute
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
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