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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Wheel of Fortune
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Swan Song
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Underworld Breach
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Force of Will
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Snapcaster Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Spellseeker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pensive Professor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Gatekeeper of Malakir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fate Unraveler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Murktide Regent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Archivist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Mana Sculpt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Consider
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Flame of Anor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Intuition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Rain of Filth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Miscast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Katara's Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
See Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fork
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Chain of Smog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Doomsday
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Personal Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dark Deal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Timetwister
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Steal the Show
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Echo of Eons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stitch in Time
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Innocent Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Molten Psyche
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Paradigm Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chainer's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fireball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
See the Truth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minds Aglow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time Spiral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Waste Not
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Overburden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smoke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lethal Vapors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Caress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral Zarek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace Reawakened
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Multiversal Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Factory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Resonating Lute
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Badlands
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Underground Sea
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Turbulent Springs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
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