Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Upgraded Burn

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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Glamdring, Foe-hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wizard's Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Hex Magic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Vision and Scarlet Witch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Archmage Emeritus
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Guttersnipe
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Consider
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Notion Thief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Firebrand Archer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mysidian Elder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Queen Brahne
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Narset's Reversal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Flashback
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Transpose
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mana Sculpt
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Curate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reverberate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Expedite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Magic Damper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Calamity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Circle of Power
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Boltwave
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
See the Truth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Flow State
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Strategic Planning
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Insult // Injury
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ignite the Future
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Impolite Entrance
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Browbeat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Rites
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Overmaster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Artist's Talent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
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