Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

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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Archmage Emeritus
66%inclusion75 decks113 decks
56%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion80 decks113 decks
50%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
48%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion73 decks113 decks
45%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
43%synergy
Preordain
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
43%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion63 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion72 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion57 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Black Waltz No. 3
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Docent of Perfection
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Snap
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Fact or Fiction
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Narset's Reversal
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Command
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-0%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Transpose
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
19%synergy
See the Truth
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Strategic Planning
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-0%synergy
Flow State
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Final Parting
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Bonus Round
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-0%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Ignite the Future
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-16%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Secrets of the Dead
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion100 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion98 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion113 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion110 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion108 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion108 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion71 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion70 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion63 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion61 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-0%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
1%synergy
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