Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Storm

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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Hex Magic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Vision and Scarlet Witch
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Vision of Love
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
70%inclusion106 decks151 decks
62%synergy
Preordain
64%inclusion96 decks151 decks
58%synergy
Brainstorm
73%inclusion110 decks151 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion99 decks151 decks
55%synergy
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion134 decks151 decks
51%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
53%inclusion80 decks151 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion102 decks151 decks
46%synergy
Brain Freeze
53%inclusion80 decks151 decks
45%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion84 decks151 decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion96 decks151 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
66%inclusion100 decks151 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion85 decks151 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion83 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion80 decks151 decks
43%synergy
Consider
48%inclusion72 decks151 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion72 decks151 decks
28%synergy
Seething Song
46%inclusion69 decks151 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion68 decks151 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
42%inclusion63 decks151 decks
40%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion63 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
58%inclusion88 decks151 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion88 decks151 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion81 decks151 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
48%inclusion73 decks151 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion67 decks151 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion64 decks151 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion60 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion55 decks151 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion54 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion52 decks151 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion61 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
40%inclusion61 decks151 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion50 decks151 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
32%inclusion49 decks151 decks
24%synergy
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion49 decks151 decks
26%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion46 decks151 decks
29%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion35 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
-2%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Snap
39%inclusion59 decks151 decks
29%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion57 decks151 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion55 decks151 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion50 decks151 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion50 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion48 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion46 decks151 decks
22%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
30%inclusion45 decks151 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion45 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
28%inclusion42 decks151 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion41 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion39 decks151 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion37 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion36 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
24%inclusion36 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion35 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
23%inclusion34 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion34 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Mana Sculpt
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion30 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion30 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
-10%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion21 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
39%inclusion59 decks151 decks
34%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
38%inclusion57 decks151 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion54 decks151 decks
-9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion44 decks151 decks
26%synergy
Expressive Iteration
28%inclusion43 decks151 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion40 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
26%inclusion39 decks151 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion38 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion37 decks151 decks
15%synergy
See the Truth
23%inclusion35 decks151 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion34 decks151 decks
-5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Desire
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Steal the Show
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion36 decks151 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion30 decks151 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
-20%synergy
Defense Grid
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
-21%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
41%inclusion62 decks151 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion61 decks151 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
-6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion38 decks151 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
23%inclusion34 decks151 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion45 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion41 decks151 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion38 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion30 decks151 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion146 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion140 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion104 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion101 decks151 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion83 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion78 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion59 decks151 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion54 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion52 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion41 decks151 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion41 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion39 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
-5%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion145 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion141 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion140 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion131 decks151 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion115 decks151 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion113 decks151 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion109 decks151 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion97 decks151 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion96 decks151 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion91 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion91 decks151 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion80 decks151 decks
22%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion79 decks151 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion75 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion73 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion70 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion68 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion67 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion67 decks151 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion58 decks151 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion53 decks151 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion48 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion46 decks151 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion45 decks151 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
30%inclusion45 decks151 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion44 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion43 decks151 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion43 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion42 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion42 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion41 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion41 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion39 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion38 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion37 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion34 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion34 decks151 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion34 decks151 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion34 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
-8%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion19 decks151 decks
9%synergy
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