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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Gitaxian Probe
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
58%synergy
Brain Freeze
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Gamble
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion71 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Force of Will
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion72 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
58%inclusion60 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
58%inclusion60 decks103 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
82%inclusion84 decks103 decks
44%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
65%inclusion67 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion60 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Ritual
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion93 decks103 decks
69%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
84%inclusion87 decks103 decks
69%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion87 decks103 decks
71%synergy
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion82 decks103 decks
57%synergy
Underworld Breach
79%inclusion81 decks103 decks
67%synergy
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion76 decks103 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion76 decks103 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion75 decks103 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion65 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Spellseeker
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Stormsplitter
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Burning Prophet
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Drake
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
48%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Intuition
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Pact
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Entomb
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Flusterstorm
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Pyroblast
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Chain of Vapor
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Mental Misstep
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Flashback
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
-0%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Fury Storm
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Turnabout
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Preordain
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
-18%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Bonus Round
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Doomsday
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Timetwister
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
See the Truth
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Change
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-23%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Professor Onyx
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-26%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion98 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion82 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
49%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Grim Monolith
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
99%inclusion102 decks103 decks
53%synergy
Volcanic Island
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
82%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion99 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion99 decks103 decks
81%synergy
Blood Crypt
95%inclusion98 decks103 decks
49%synergy
Badlands
93%inclusion96 decks103 decks
78%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion96 decks103 decks
58%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion95 decks103 decks
60%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion92 decks103 decks
54%synergy
Island
77%inclusion79 decks103 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion75 decks103 decks
61%synergy
Swamp
70%inclusion72 decks103 decks
-22%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion72 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion68 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
63%inclusion65 decks103 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
-0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
-27%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Ruins
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
-28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-12%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
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