Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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The Scarlet Witch
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Electromancer
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
60%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Consider
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Coruscation Mage
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Docent of Perfection
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Anger
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
River Kelpie
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Queen Brahne
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Decadent Dragon
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Mysidian Elder
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Maestros Charm
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Teachings
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-0%synergy
Dispel
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Repulse
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Comet Storm
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Mana Leak
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Crosis's Charm
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Transpose
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Curate
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Twinferno
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Mission Briefing
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Remand
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
25%synergy
See the Truth
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Strategic Planning
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Final Parting
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Dream Harvest
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Ambition
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Confluence
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Rimefire Torque
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-23%synergy
World Map
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Burning Vengeance
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Locket
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Grixis Panorama
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Isle
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Peak
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
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