Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Thousand-Year Storm
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Ponder
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Past in Flames
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Terminate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Opt
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Mana Geyser
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Archaeomancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Docent of Perfection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shadow the Hedgehog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Foulmire Knight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Cackler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flux Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Wolverine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Negate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Rakdos Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Seething Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Flashback
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mission Briefing
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Countersquall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ionize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scour from Existence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Displace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vraska's Fall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fury Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Complete the Circuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Undermine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Vandalblast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Chain of Smog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Profane Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Brass's Bounty
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
See the Truth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Haze of Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Replication
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Flood of Recollection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thought Erasure
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Heat Shimmer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ringsight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mornsong Aria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eye of the Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Possibility Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Burning Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Professor Onyx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral Zarek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Legacy of Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jaya Ballard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bounty Board
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Seething Landscape
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Crossroads Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Conduit Pylons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
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