Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Wheel of Fortune
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Force of Negation
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Brain Freeze
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Intuition
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Gamble
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Cabal Ritual
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Mystic Remora
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Windfall
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
77%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
79%synergy
Underworld Breach
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Imperial Seal
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Jace's Archivist
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mockingbird
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Guttersnipe
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Flusterstorm
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Consultation
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Chain of Vapor
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Ad Nauseam
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Pact
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Pyroblast
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Consider
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Final Fortune
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Delay
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Stifle
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Timetwister
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Echo of Eons
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Doomsday
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Bonus Round
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Time Spiral
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Molten Psyche
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Change
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Persist
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Grinding Station
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Necromancy
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Caress
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-25%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Grim Monolith
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Scalding Tarn
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Badlands
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
76%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Island
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Mana Confluence
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
56%synergy
City of Brass
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
-27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Luxury Suite
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Mountain
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
-32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-27%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
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