Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Storm

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
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Frantic Search
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Preordain
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Brainstorm
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Dark Ritual
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Brain Freeze
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Faithless Looting
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Consider
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Seething Song
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Mana Geyser
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Mystical Tutor
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Notion Thief
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Quistis Trepe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mana Sculpt
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Turnabout
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Fury Storm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Tendrils of Agony
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Grapeshot
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Bonus Round
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Crackle with Power
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Dark Petition
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
See the Truth
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Power
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Steal the Show
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flow State
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Furygale Flocking
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Twinning Staff
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-33%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
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