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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Bilbo, Thief in the Night
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
81%inclusion163 decks201 decks
56%synergy
Faithless Looting
74%inclusion148 decks201 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion143 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Stitch Together
51%inclusion102 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Entomb
53%inclusion106 decks201 decks
47%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion100 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Persist
43%inclusion86 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Victimize
47%inclusion94 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Careful Study
38%inclusion76 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Incarnation Technique
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion116 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion111 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion89 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
40%inclusion81 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Buried Alive
39%inclusion78 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion71 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
34%inclusion69 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, Whispering One
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Anger
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Likeness Looter
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Grave Researcher
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Frog
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Moria Scavenger
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Archivist
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Charm
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Excavation
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Reality Shift
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Exhume
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Will of the Abzan
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Zombify
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Singularity Rupture
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Whispering Madness
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Restart Sequence
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Winternight Stories
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
8%synergy
See the Truth
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Abstract Performance
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Breaking // Entering
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Final Parting
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-20%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
29%inclusion59 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Sneak Attack
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
-20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Tomb Fortress
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion179 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion164 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion126 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion115 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion114 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion70 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Resonating Lute
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion190 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Island
95%inclusion190 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion182 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion136 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion129 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion126 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion114 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion106 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion100 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion97 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion97 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
47%inclusion94 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion92 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion90 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion64 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Oscorp Industries
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
4%synergy
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