Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Gitaxian Probe
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
88%synergy
Brain Freeze
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
86%synergy
Pact of Negation
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Flusterstorm
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
84%synergy
Mental Misstep
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
80%synergy
Tainted Pact
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Consultation
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
79%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
78%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
62%synergy
Windfall
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
70%synergy
Swan Song
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
67%synergy
Rhystic Study
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
64%synergy
Cabal Ritual
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
77%synergy
Gamble
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
77%synergy
Mystic Remora
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
71%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
69%synergy
Rite of Flame
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
74%synergy
Jeska's Will
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
84%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
79%synergy
Mana Vault
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Mystical Tutor
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
80%synergy
Force of Will
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
87%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Breach
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
82%synergy
Imperial Seal
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
86%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
66%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Spellseeker
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Phantasmal Image
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Blood Pet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Ad Nauseam
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
75%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
72%synergy
Chain of Vapor
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
68%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Pyroblast
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
68%synergy
Intuition
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
65%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
61%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Final Fortune
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Rain of Filth
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Consign to Memory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Consider
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Daze
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Curate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Burnt Offering
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Shallow Grave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Peer Through Depths
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-38%synergy
Snapback
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Timetwister
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Ponder
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Twinflame
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Personal Tutor
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Echo of Eons
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Careful Study
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Persist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Tutor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Doomsday
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Doublecast
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Relay
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Fireball
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Vexing Bauble
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Grinding Station
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Manifold Key
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
74%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Steal Enchantment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Powerbalance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
74%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
64%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
89%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
72%synergy
Grim Monolith
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
69%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-18%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
86%synergy
Mana Confluence
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
58%synergy
City of Brass
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
80%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
77%synergy
Arid Mesa
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
78%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
76%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
70%synergy
Morphic Pool
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
-46%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Island
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
-53%synergy
Mountain
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-58%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Mine
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-18%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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