Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Brain Freeze
64%inclusion60 decks94 decks
56%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
56%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
54%synergy
Gamble
61%inclusion57 decks94 decks
51%synergy
Mana Drain
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
50%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Consultation
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
68%inclusion64 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion78 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion56 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion85 decks94 decks
70%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion80 decks94 decks
70%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion79 decks94 decks
71%synergy
Underworld Breach
80%inclusion75 decks94 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion74 decks94 decks
56%synergy
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion70 decks94 decks
58%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion67 decks94 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion67 decks94 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Stormsplitter
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-17%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Burning Prophet
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Intuition
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Force of Negation
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
41%synergy
Entomb
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Pact
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
37%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Flusterstorm
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Ad Nauseam
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Chain of Vapor
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Mental Misstep
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Flashback
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Fury Storm
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Mana Sculpt
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Turnabout
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Imperial Seal
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Preordain
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Rite of Flame
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
-23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Doomsday
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Bonus Round
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Careful Study
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Void Snare
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Last Chance
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-0%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-28%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion89 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion76 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion57 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
49%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Resonating Lute
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
52%synergy
Volcanic Island
97%inclusion91 decks94 decks
82%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
80%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion88 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
93%inclusion87 decks94 decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion87 decks94 decks
58%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion85 decks94 decks
58%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion83 decks94 decks
53%synergy
Island
76%inclusion71 decks94 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion67 decks94 decks
59%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion66 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Swamp
69%inclusion65 decks94 decks
-23%synergy
Mountain
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
-26%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion56 decks94 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion50 decks94 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Luxury Suite
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
-30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-31%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-13%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
6%synergy
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