Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Wheels

Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Astonishing Spider-Man
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Origin of Black Widow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Man, New Champion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Immortus, Master of Eternity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Living Laser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
97%inclusion167 decks172 decks
74%synergy
Whispering Madness
63%inclusion108 decks172 decks
56%synergy
Dark Deal
63%inclusion109 decks172 decks
56%synergy
Reforge the Soul
51%inclusion88 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
52%inclusion89 decks172 decks
45%synergy
Jace's Archivist
50%inclusion86 decks172 decks
44%synergy
Waste Not
53%inclusion92 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
47%inclusion80 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion75 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion101 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
-0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion75 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Caress
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Fate Unraveler
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Notion Thief
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
16%synergy
The Locust God
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Bone Miser
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Sangromancer
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Fell Specter
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Runehorn Hellkite
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Wheel and Deal
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Dispel
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Tolarian Winds
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Molten Psyche
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Winds of Change
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Burning Inquiry
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fate
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Incendiary Command
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Echo of Eons
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Stitch Together
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Steal the Show
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Persist
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Hex Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Prosperity
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
See the Truth
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Time Reversal
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Howling Mine
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Font of Mythos
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-20%synergy
Memory Jar
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Temple Bell
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Dreams
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Megrim
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Visions
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Forced Fruition
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Raiders' Wake
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Fevered Visions
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Cool but Rude
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Necromancy
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion159 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion156 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion111 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion109 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion84 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
-0%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Resonating Lute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion163 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion160 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion157 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion148 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion116 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion113 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion108 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion90 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion84 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion84 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion84 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion82 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
3%synergy