Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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Glamdring, Foe-hammer
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Staff
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Most Decrepit Old Bird
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Hex Magic
2.9%inclusion4 decks136 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion593 decks944 decks
52%synergy
Ponder
58%inclusion548 decks944 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion559 decks944 decks
49%synergy
Preordain
53%inclusion497 decks944 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion579 decks944 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
65%inclusion611 decks944 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
63%inclusion596 decks944 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion454 decks944 decks
40%synergy
Guttersnipe
46%inclusion433 decks944 decks
39%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion406 decks944 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion643 decks944 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion576 decks944 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion510 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion504 decks944 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion428 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion416 decks944 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion386 decks944 decks
20%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion363 decks944 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
38%inclusion362 decks944 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion361 decks944 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
41%inclusion390 decks944 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion353 decks944 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion346 decks944 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion334 decks944 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion278 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion254 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion222 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion221 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion202 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion153 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
32%inclusion299 decks944 decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion287 decks944 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion259 decks944 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion246 decks944 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion240 decks944 decks
17%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
24%inclusion229 decks944 decks
22%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
24%inclusion102 decks434 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion164 decks763 decks
19%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion95 decks449 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
21%inclusion199 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion193 decks944 decks
16%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion75 decks449 decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion157 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion153 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
16%inclusion150 decks944 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion148 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion143 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion43 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion136 decks944 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion136 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion133 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion132 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion113 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion111 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion102 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion96 decks944 decks
-8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion95 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.3%inclusion88 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
8.9%inclusion84 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.7%inclusion82 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
8.6%inclusion81 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.4%inclusion79 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.3%inclusion78 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.2%inclusion37 decks449 decks
5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.9%inclusion75 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.5%inclusion71 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.4%inclusion70 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.0%inclusion66 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.0%inclusion66 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.0%inclusion66 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.6%inclusion62 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.5%inclusion61 decks944 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.3%inclusion59 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.0%inclusion57 decks944 decks
-1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.7%inclusion54 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.5%inclusion52 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Opt
37%inclusion349 decks944 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion343 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion339 decks944 decks
34%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion336 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
35%inclusion335 decks944 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion320 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion312 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion298 decks944 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion276 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion272 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion249 decks944 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion243 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion239 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion215 decks944 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion209 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion194 decks944 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion189 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
18%inclusion170 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion159 decks886 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion167 decks944 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion165 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion152 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion145 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion144 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion143 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion142 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion136 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion134 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion134 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion132 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion129 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion126 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion122 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion120 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion119 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion116 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion113 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion112 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion112 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion108 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion100 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion99 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion93 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion92 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion92 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.0%inclusion85 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.4%inclusion79 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.4%inclusion79 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion345 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion339 decks944 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion327 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
34%inclusion324 decks944 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion308 decks944 decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
29%inclusion277 decks944 decks
29%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion222 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion222 decks944 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion219 decks944 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion193 decks944 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion191 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion191 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion187 decks944 decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion155 decks944 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion152 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion124 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion123 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion120 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion90 decks746 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion51 decks448 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion107 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion107 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion106 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion47 decks431 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion100 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion76 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion95 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.0%inclusion85 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.9%inclusion84 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.8%inclusion83 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
8.3%inclusion78 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion78 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.9%inclusion75 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.6%inclusion72 decks944 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
7.5%inclusion41 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
7.4%inclusion70 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
7.1%inclusion67 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.0%inclusion66 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.8%inclusion64 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.7%inclusion63 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.5%inclusion61 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.4%inclusion60 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.4%inclusion60 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.8%inclusion55 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.7%inclusion54 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Steal the Show
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion152 decks944 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion129 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion121 decks944 decks
-16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion105 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion104 decks944 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.9%inclusion84 decks944 decks
-18%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.5%inclusion38 decks449 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.4%inclusion79 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion69 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion65 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.9%inclusion56 decks944 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion223 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion214 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
18%inclusion173 decks944 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion141 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion130 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion76 decks746 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion93 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.2%inclusion87 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
9.2%inclusion87 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.0%inclusion85 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.2%inclusion77 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.8%inclusion74 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion67 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.4%inclusion51 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
22%inclusion212 decks944 decks
21%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion204 decks944 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion109 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion90 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.4%inclusion51 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion325 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion250 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion185 decks944 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion165 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion62 decks438 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion132 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion54 decks479 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion103 decks944 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.9%inclusion84 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.8%inclusion74 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.8%inclusion74 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion63 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion54 decks944 decks
-2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion50 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion819 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion808 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion538 decks944 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion511 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion425 decks944 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion418 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion413 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion364 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion337 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Resonating Lute
22%inclusion50 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion162 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion136 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion127 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion120 decks944 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion96 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion94 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.1%inclusion86 decks944 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
8.4%inclusion79 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion60 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion58 decks944 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion58 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion901 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion894 decks944 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion884 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion874 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion582 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion552 decks944 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion533 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion510 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion495 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion486 decks944 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion449 decks944 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion444 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion426 decks944 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion423 decks944 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion420 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion408 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion403 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion368 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion343 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion333 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion332 decks944 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion326 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion320 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion308 decks944 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion278 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion270 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion227 decks944 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion219 decks944 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion204 decks944 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion198 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion194 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion191 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion179 decks944 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion176 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion171 decks944 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion164 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion161 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion158 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion153 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion151 decks944 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion148 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion147 decks944 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion144 decks944 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion144 decks944 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion142 decks944 decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion142 decks944 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion139 decks944 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion129 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion125 decks944 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion124 decks944 decks
3%synergy
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