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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion700 decks1.09K decks
54%synergy
Ponder
60%inclusion656 decks1.09K decks
52%synergy
Preordain
56%inclusion608 decks1.09K decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion652 decks1.09K decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion736 decks1.09K decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion701 decks1.09K decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
66%inclusion713 decks1.09K decks
46%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
53%inclusion580 decks1.09K decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
51%inclusion555 decks1.09K decks
44%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion468 decks1.09K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion742 decks1.09K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion695 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion608 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion596 decks1.09K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion505 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
46%inclusion499 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion487 decks1.09K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion452 decks1.09K decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion441 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion439 decks1.09K decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion462 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion423 decks1.09K decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion409 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion385 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion335 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion294 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion255 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion245 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion235 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion176 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion399 decks1.09K decks
34%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
36%inclusion386 decks1.09K decks
34%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion330 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
27%inclusion292 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
26%inclusion282 decks1.09K decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion236 decks955 decks
21%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
23%inclusion78 decks341 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion239 decks1.09K decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion146 decks677 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion193 decks950 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion200 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion181 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion169 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion169 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion168 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion166 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion164 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion150 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion144 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion133 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion125 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion119 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion119 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
11%inclusion116 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion115 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion110 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion106 decks1.09K decks
-8%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.1%inclusion99 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.1%inclusion88 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.0%inclusion87 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.9%inclusion86 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.7%inclusion84 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.1%inclusion75 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.3%inclusion68 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.1%inclusion66 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.0%inclusion65 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.09K decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Opt
40%inclusion437 decks1.09K decks
34%synergy
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion408 decks1.09K decks
31%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion407 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
37%inclusion401 decks1.09K decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion390 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion374 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion371 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion341 decks1.09K decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion325 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion312 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion288 decks1.09K decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion280 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion271 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion257 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion247 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion222 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion211 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion202 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion140 decks801 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion185 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion183 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion171 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion169 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion165 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion164 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion164 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion161 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion161 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion152 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion148 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion146 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion144 decks1.09K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion144 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion140 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion135 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion137 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion130 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion126 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion124 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion123 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion119 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion112 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion109 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.3%inclusion101 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Flashback
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.0%inclusion98 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.0%inclusion98 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.9%inclusion97 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.6%inclusion93 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.4%inclusion91 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion422 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion406 decks1.09K decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion402 decks1.09K decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
35%inclusion377 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
See the Truth
32%inclusion348 decks1.09K decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion334 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion278 decks1.09K decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion271 decks1.09K decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion252 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion244 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion235 decks1.09K decks
18%synergy
Serum Visions
21%inclusion233 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion224 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion199 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion182 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion151 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion142 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion140 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion84 decks660 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion127 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion124 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion121 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion72 decks663 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion118 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion111 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Circle of Power
10%inclusion36 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion34 decks337 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion106 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.9%inclusion97 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion93 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
8.6%inclusion93 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion90 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.2%inclusion89 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
8.2%inclusion89 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.8%inclusion85 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
7.7%inclusion84 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.2%inclusion78 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion78 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.2%inclusion78 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.0%inclusion76 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.9%inclusion75 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.2%inclusion67 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.0%inclusion65 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.8%inclusion63 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.8%inclusion63 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Increasing Ambition
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion187 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion160 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion146 decks1.09K decks
-16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion141 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion138 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion107 decks1.09K decks
-17%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion94 decks1.09K decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion91 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.5%inclusion81 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion77 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion75 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Twinning Staff
5.1%inclusion55 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion281 decks1.09K decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion260 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion220 decks1.09K decks
18%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion167 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion161 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion137 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion77 decks660 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion115 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion110 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.2%inclusion100 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
8.1%inclusion88 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.4%inclusion80 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.3%inclusion70 decks955 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.3%inclusion68 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.2%inclusion67 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.4%inclusion59 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
24%inclusion265 decks1.09K decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion236 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion134 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion110 decks959 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.2%inclusion56 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion403 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion276 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion219 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion179 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion139 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion45 decks388 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion114 decks1.09K decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.8%inclusion85 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.0%inclusion76 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion67 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion65 decks1.09K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion957 decks1.09K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion938 decks1.09K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion616 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion578 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion531 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion503 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion466 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion448 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion411 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion198 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion152 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion148 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion142 decks1.09K decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion110 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion106 decks1.09K decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion102 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion87 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion1.05K decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.03K decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion1.02K decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion1.01K decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion676 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion615 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion594 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
54%inclusion585 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion563 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion559 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion501 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion501 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion477 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion472 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion470 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion455 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion440 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion421 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion402 decks1.09K decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion391 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion372 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion367 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion365 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion320 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion296 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion287 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion254 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion243 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion231 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion228 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion226 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion221 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion211 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion209 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion202 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion197 decks1.09K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion189 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion176 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion176 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion174 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion170 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion165 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion168 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion165 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion163 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion161 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion154 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion153 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion147 decks1.09K decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion145 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy