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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Thor, God of Thunder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Frantic Search
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Preordain
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Dark Ritual
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Brain Freeze
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Ritual
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Consider
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Seething Song
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Mana Geyser
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Jeska's Will
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Underworld Breach
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Guttersnipe
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Notion Thief
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Quistis Trepe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Mana Sculpt
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Opt
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Snap
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Turnabout
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Flashback
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Bonus Round
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Crackle with Power
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Petition
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Circle of Power
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Steal the Show
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Lava Spike
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Duress
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Grinding Station
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Jace Reawakened
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Resonating Lute
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-33%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
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