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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Exhibition Tidecaller
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Frantic Search
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Preordain
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Peregrine Drake
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Consultation
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
21%synergy
See the Truth
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Bonus Round
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Waste Not
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion72 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion66 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Resonating Lute
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion73 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Xander's Lounge
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
3%synergy
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