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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Tablet of Discovery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Potioner's Trove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Electromancer
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Fact or Fiction
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Consider
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Black Waltz No. 3
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Young Pyromancer
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mysidian Elder
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Decadent Dragon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Oriq Loremage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Flux Channeler
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Anger
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Queen Brahne
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Abrade
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Charm
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Teachings
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Repulse
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Remand
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Will
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Memory Lapse
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Retort
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mission Briefing
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Shred Memory
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Push
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Confounding Riddle
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Soul Manipulation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Final Parting
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
See the Truth
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Strategic Planning
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Power
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Confluence
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Ambition
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Dance with Calamity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lock and Load
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Poison the Waters
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
World Map
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Twinning Staff
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Lucky Clover
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Burning Vengeance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Locket
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Seething Landscape
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Isle
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Grixis Panorama
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Highland Lake
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
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