Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Underworld Breach
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Dragon's Rage Channeler
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Spellseeker
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Displacer Kitten
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Oriq Loremage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Tribute Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Frantic Search
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
70%synergy
Brainstorm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Consider
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
63%synergy
Opt
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Thought Scour
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Pact
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Seething Song
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Reality Shift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Strix Serenade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Izzet Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Demand Answers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Spell Pierce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Redirect Lightning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Faithless Looting
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Blasphemous Act
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
56%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Preordain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Toxic Deluge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Grim Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Unmarked Grave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Careful Study
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Past in Flames
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
See the Truth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Grapeshot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Isochron Scepter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Professor Onyx
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Raucous Theater
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
60%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Thundering Falls
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
65%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Badlands
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Ferrous Lake
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Ruins
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
2%synergy
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