Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Coruscation Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Young Pyromancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Negate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Lightning Bolt
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Consider
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Snap
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Dig Through Time
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Prismari Command
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Drown in the Loch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Run Away Together
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Go for the Throat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Starstorm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Maestros Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Fact or Fiction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Slick Sequence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Invoke Calamity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Rakdos Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Seething Song
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Repulse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Silumgar's Command
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Reality Shift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Suffocating Fumes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Thought Scour
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Tale's End
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Comet Storm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Cling to Dust
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Reverberate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Big Score
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Shock
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Demand Answers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Mission Briefing
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Eliminate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Into the Story
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Radical Idea
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Faithless Looting
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Blasphemous Act
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
56%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Strategic Planning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Void Snare
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Epic Experiment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Past in Flames
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Anger of the Gods
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Confluence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Deep Analysis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Reckless Impulse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Fast // Furious
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Merchant Scroll
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Overmaster
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
30%synergy
See the Truth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Boltwave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Grapeshot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Epic Downfall
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Runechanter's Pike
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Shark Typhoon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Burning Vengeance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Restless Spire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Restless Vents
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Castle Locthwain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Commander's Sphere
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-40%synergy
Spell Satchel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Fire Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Firemind Vessel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
71%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
61%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Fetid Pools
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Deceit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Ferrous Lake
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
7%synergy
River of Tears
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
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