Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Vision of Love
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
A.I.M. Labs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Electromancer
68%inclusion64 decks94 decks
59%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion56 decks94 decks
53%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Fact or Fiction
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
43%synergy
Young Pyromancer
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
41%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Opt
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
37%synergy
Preordain
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
37%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Terminate
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Negate
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Viper
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Decadent Dragon
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Mocking Sprite
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Hearth Elemental
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Haughty Djinn
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Renegade Bull
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Picklock Prankster
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Order of Midnight
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Marang River Regent
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Angler
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Queen Brahne
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Foulmire Knight
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Charm
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Bedevil
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Maestros Charm
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Impulse
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Charm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Price of Fame
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Murder
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Comet Storm
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Snap
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Think Twice
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Anticipate
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
0%synergy
See the Truth
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Strategic Planning
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Chain Reaction
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Circle of Power
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Final Parting
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Steal the Show
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Ambition
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Dream Harvest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Dreadbore
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Notion Rain
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Fell
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Aether Gale
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Rise from the Tides
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Ignite the Future
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Risky Research
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Withering Curse
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Lucky Clover
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-22%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Double Vision
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Burning Vengeance
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Verse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion76 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion71 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
-25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-13%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion86 decks94 decks
-0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
74%inclusion70 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion69 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Seething Landscape
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
-13%synergy
Choked Estuary
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Dismal Backwater
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Isle
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Peak
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Oscorp Industries
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Grixis Panorama
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-0%synergy
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