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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Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Frantic Search
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Dark Ritual
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Brain Freeze
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Consider
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Ritual
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Seething Song
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Mana Geyser
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Mystical Tutor
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Underworld Breach
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Notion Thief
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Turnabout
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fury Storm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Past in Flames
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Bonus Round
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Crackle with Power
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Smog
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Dark Petition
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
See the Truth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Desire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Lava Spike
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Duress
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Last Chance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Diary of Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Grinding Station
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Twinning Staff
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Jace Reawakened
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-32%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
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