Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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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Fantastic Elasticity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Consider
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
33%synergy
See the Truth
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Fact or Fiction
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Spellseeker
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Guttersnipe
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Docent of Perfection
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Pianist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mysidian Elder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Marang River Regent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Waterlogged Teachings
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Dig Through Time
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Flame of Anor
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Scour
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Drown in the Loch
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Confluence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Comet Storm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Maestros Charm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Traumatic Critique
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Electrodominance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Make an Example
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Stitch Together
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Boltwave
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Fateful Tempest
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Jaya Ballard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Spell Satchel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Island
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
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