Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Staff
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
60%inclusion58 decks96 decks
52%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion60 decks96 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion67 decks96 decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
47%synergy
Preordain
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
61%inclusion59 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion76 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
40%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion60 decks96 decks
42%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion60 decks96 decks
46%synergy
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion59 decks96 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Underworld Breach
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-0%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Consider
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Fact or Fiction
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Brain Freeze
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Reiterate
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Miscast
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
13%synergy
See the Truth
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Crackle with Power
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Haze of Rage
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Steal the Show
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
-17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion90 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion82 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion65 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion92 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion91 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion90 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion87 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion79 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion76 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion72 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion62 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion58 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
-12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
-15%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
4%synergy
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