Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Spellslinger

Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
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MTGStocks
Helmut Zemo, Mastermind
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Living Laser
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Astonishing Spider-Man
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Origin of Black Widow
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Spider-Man, New Champion
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion658 decks1.03K decks
53%synergy
Ponder
60%inclusion618 decks1.03K decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion614 decks1.03K decks
49%synergy
Preordain
54%inclusion557 decks1.03K decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion653 decks1.03K decks
46%synergy
Frantic Search
66%inclusion685 decks1.03K decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion659 decks1.03K decks
44%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion520 decks1.03K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion493 decks1.03K decks
41%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion456 decks1.03K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion706 decks1.03K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion653 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion568 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Windfall
54%inclusion558 decks1.03K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion466 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion465 decks1.03K decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion426 decks1.03K decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
41%inclusion420 decks1.03K decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion418 decks1.03K decks
30%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion409 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion440 decks1.03K decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion392 decks1.03K decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion388 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion362 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion314 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion279 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion243 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion239 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion224 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion175 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
35%inclusion358 decks1.03K decks
32%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
34%inclusion347 decks1.03K decks
32%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion305 decks1.03K decks
28%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
27%inclusion277 decks1.03K decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion260 decks1.03K decks
23%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion251 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
24%inclusion95 decks394 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion155 decks727 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
21%inclusion218 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion84 decks409 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion201 decks998 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion180 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion69 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion165 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion164 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion164 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion157 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion155 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion154 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion147 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion138 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion132 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion119 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion118 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion108 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion105 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion105 decks1.03K decks
-8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
10%inclusion101 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
9.4%inclusion97 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.8%inclusion91 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
8.8%inclusion91 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.2%inclusion85 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.0%inclusion83 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.9%inclusion82 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.8%inclusion32 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.6%inclusion78 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.5%inclusion77 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.3%inclusion75 decks1.03K decks
-0%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.1%inclusion73 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.5%inclusion67 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.2%inclusion64 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Opt
39%inclusion404 decks1.03K decks
33%synergy
Fact or Fiction
37%inclusion383 decks1.03K decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion380 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion378 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion371 decks1.03K decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion354 decks1.03K decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion354 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion325 decks1.03K decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion303 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion299 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion275 decks1.03K decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion272 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion257 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion243 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion234 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion207 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion200 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion190 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion150 decks850 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
18%inclusion182 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion181 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion166 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion160 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion160 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion156 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion152 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion150 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion148 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion148 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion143 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion142 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion140 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion139 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion134 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion134 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion126 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion125 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion120 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion120 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion118 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion109 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion107 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion105 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion101 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.4%inclusion97 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.1%inclusion94 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.0%inclusion93 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.5%inclusion88 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion386 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion376 decks1.03K decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion366 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
35%inclusion357 decks1.03K decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion332 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
30%inclusion305 decks1.03K decks
29%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion258 decks1.03K decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion254 decks1.03K decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion236 decks1.03K decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion219 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion216 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
21%inclusion215 decks1.03K decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion209 decks1.03K decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion179 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion172 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion139 decks1.03K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion136 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion136 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion87 decks710 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion120 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion118 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion118 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion116 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion45 decks408 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion42 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion110 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion70 decks713 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.1%inclusion94 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
9.0%inclusion93 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.8%inclusion91 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.7%inclusion90 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.5%inclusion88 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.1%inclusion84 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Final Parting
7.7%inclusion80 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
7.6%inclusion78 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion36 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion73 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.0%inclusion72 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.7%inclusion69 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.5%inclusion67 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Dreadbore
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Steal the Show
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
6.1%inclusion63 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion167 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion143 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion134 decks1.03K decks
-16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion129 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion127 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.3%inclusion96 decks1.03K decks
-17%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion92 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.8%inclusion36 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.03K decks
-0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion78 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.8%inclusion70 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
24%inclusion247 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion246 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion202 decks1.03K decks
18%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion150 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion147 decks1.03K decks
-0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion116 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion76 decks710 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.4%inclusion97 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.4%inclusion97 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
8.8%inclusion91 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.5%inclusion88 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.3%inclusion75 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
23%inclusion234 decks1.03K decks
21%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion223 decks1.03K decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion124 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion108 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion372 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion259 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion199 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion177 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion133 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion53 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion115 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.9%inclusion92 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion80 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion64 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.03K decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion910 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion884 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion583 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion550 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion481 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion470 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion451 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion417 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion381 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion177 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion152 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion141 decks1.03K decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion134 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion104 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
9.5%inclusion98 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.0%inclusion93 decks1.03K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.03K decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion63 decks1.03K decks
-0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion987 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion977 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion962 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion955 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion636 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion599 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion573 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion548 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
53%inclusion546 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
52%inclusion536 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion484 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion482 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion456 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion455 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion448 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion441 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion430 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion400 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion369 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion366 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion364 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion352 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion341 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion326 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion290 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion289 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion238 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion229 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion225 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion221 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
21%inclusion216 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion205 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion205 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion200 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion189 decks1.03K decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion186 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion175 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion174 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion166 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion165 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion162 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion161 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion161 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion160 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion157 decks1.03K decks
-0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion156 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion153 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion144 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion139 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion137 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy