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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Flashback
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
87%synergy
Imperial Seal
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Swan Song
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Gamble
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Intuition
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Force of Negation
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Brain Freeze
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Mystic Remora
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Windfall
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
55%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Ritual
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Pact of Negation
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Mox Diamond
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Mystical Tutor
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Underworld Breach
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Chrome Mox
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Jace's Archivist
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Fate Unraveler
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Flusterstorm
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Consultation
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Frantic Search
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Pact
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Chain of Vapor
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Ad Nauseam
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Pyroblast
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Final Fortune
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-18%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Timetwister
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Rite of Flame
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-25%synergy
Echo of Eons
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Doomsday
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Reforge the Soul
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Molten Psyche
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Persist
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Bonus Round
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Unearth
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Dress Down
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Caress
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Waste Not
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Grim Monolith
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Badlands
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Underground Sea
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Volcanic Island
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
66%synergy
Misty Rainforest
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Island
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
-27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Mountain
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
-32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Xander's Lounge
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-27%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
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