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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Exhibition Tidecaller
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Flashback
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
64%inclusion69 decks108 decks
58%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Ponder
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Gamble
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Swan Song
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Intuition
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Brain Freeze
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion90 decks108 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion92 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion91 decks108 decks
71%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
82%inclusion89 decks108 decks
67%synergy
Jeska's Will
77%inclusion83 decks108 decks
60%synergy
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion82 decks108 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion79 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Underworld Breach
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Spellseeker
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Stormsplitter
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Burning Prophet
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Entomb
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Force of Negation
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Tainted Pact
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Flusterstorm
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Pact of Negation
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Pyroblast
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Chain of Vapor
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Consider
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Mental Misstep
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Narset's Reversal
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Flame of Anor
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Reiterate
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Turnabout
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Seal
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Bonus Round
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Doomsday
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
See the Truth
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-20%synergy
Grinding Station
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Artist's Talent
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-21%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion101 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion89 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
99%inclusion107 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion104 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion104 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion103 decks108 decks
80%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion103 decks108 decks
80%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion102 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion101 decks108 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
93%inclusion100 decks108 decks
60%synergy
Badlands
91%inclusion98 decks108 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion96 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Island
80%inclusion86 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
59%synergy
Morphic Pool
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Mountain
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
-24%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
34%synergy
City of Brass
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Undercity Sewers
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-27%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
9%synergy
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