Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Reanimator

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
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Grave Researcher
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Charm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Abstract Performance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faithless Looting
75%inclusion149 decks198 decks
56%synergy
Reanimate
80%inclusion158 decks198 decks
55%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion139 decks198 decks
50%synergy
Stitch Together
51%inclusion101 decks198 decks
48%synergy
Entomb
53%inclusion104 decks198 decks
47%synergy
Persist
46%inclusion92 decks198 decks
43%synergy
Victimize
48%inclusion95 decks198 decks
39%synergy
Animate Dead
48%inclusion95 decks198 decks
39%synergy
Buried Alive
40%inclusion80 decks198 decks
37%synergy
Incarnation Technique
37%inclusion73 decks198 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion112 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
54%inclusion106 decks198 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion79 decks198 decks
-4%synergy
Dread Return
38%inclusion76 decks198 decks
36%synergy
Living Death
38%inclusion76 decks198 decks
32%synergy
Careful Study
38%inclusion75 decks198 decks
36%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
35%inclusion70 decks198 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
34%inclusion67 decks198 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion65 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion59 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion55 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion54 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion51 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion45 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion39 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion38 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion37 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Anger
30%inclusion60 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
27%inclusion54 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
25%inclusion49 decks198 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion47 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion46 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion46 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
22%inclusion44 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
22%inclusion44 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
20%inclusion39 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
19%inclusion37 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Wurm
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Likeness Looter
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
-4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
13%inclusion25 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Moria Scavenger
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Diviner
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Archivist
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Oriq Loremage
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion63 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion63 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion61 decks198 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion52 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion50 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion50 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion48 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion48 decks198 decks
22%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion47 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion45 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion44 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion40 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion37 decks198 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
-4%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Excavation
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Intuition
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
4%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Snap
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exhume
33%inclusion66 decks198 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion65 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
28%inclusion55 decks198 decks
26%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
25%inclusion49 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion48 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Zombify
23%inclusion46 decks198 decks
23%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Will of the Abzan
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion41 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
19%inclusion38 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Singularity Rupture
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Extract from Darkness
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion25 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Whispering Madness
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Restart Sequence
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Blood for Bones
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Breaking // Entering
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Grave Upheaval
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Steal the Show
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion39 decks198 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion25 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
-19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
29%inclusion58 decks198 decks
26%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion27 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Sneak Attack
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
-6%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion56 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion48 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion42 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
-20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Tomb Fortress
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
-15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion176 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion157 decks198 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion118 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion111 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion108 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion83 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion75 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion73 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
-14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion187 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion186 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion186 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion178 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
66%inclusion131 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion122 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
61%inclusion121 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion114 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion105 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion105 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion103 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion102 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
51%inclusion100 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion97 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion96 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion96 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
47%inclusion94 decks198 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion93 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion92 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion92 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion83 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion71 decks198 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion68 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion63 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion58 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion56 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion56 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion52 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion52 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion37 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
-4%synergy
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