Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Spellseeker
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Swan Song
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Necropotence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Underworld Breach
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Mox Diamond
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
The Mindskinner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Coruscation Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fate Unraveler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Murktide Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Pact
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Consultation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Intuition
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Consider
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Twincast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Flame of Anor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
See Double
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Soul Manipulation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Reset
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fork
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Turnabout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Yawgmoth's Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Doomsday
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dark Deal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Timetwister
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Smog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Dread
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cut Your Losses
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stitch in Time
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Compelling Argument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Molten Psyche
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Paradigm Shift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Whispering Madness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Minds Aglow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Time Spiral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chill of Foreboding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reforge the Soul
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mindcrank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Howling Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Waste Not
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Sorcerer Class
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Ominous Seas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Smoke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spiteful Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mana Flare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Caress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dress Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of the Void
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ral Zarek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jace Reawakened
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Underground Sea
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Undercity Sewers
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
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