Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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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The Master of Lake-town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Entomb
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Faithless Looting
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Cabal Ritual
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Dark Ritual
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Animate Dead
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ledger Shredder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Psychic Frog
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sire of Insanity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Void Winnower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grave Researcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Saw in Half
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Brain Freeze
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Burnt Offering
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flashback
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wake the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shallow Grave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mission Briefing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Exhume
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Careful Study
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Persist
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Living Death
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Unmarked Grave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Will of the Abzan
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dark Deal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Final Parting
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Abstract Performance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Make an Example
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dark Petition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Expropriate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Show and Tell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Price of Freedom
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sneak Attack
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Waste Not
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Megrim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Caress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Resonating Lute
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Island
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Xander's Lounge
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
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