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Average Deck for Kess, Dissident Mage - Expensive Core Spellslinger
Kess, Dissident Mage
Rank #311
5decks
May 1, 2026
Fire and Ice: Kess, Dissident Mage
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Kess, Dissident MageKess, Dissident Mage
Creatures (31)
- 1Aquatic AlchemistAquatic Alchemist
- 1Bilbo, Thief in the NightBilbo, Thief in the Night
- 1Bonecrusher GiantBonecrusher Giant
- 1Brazen BorrowerBrazen Borrower
- 1Callous Sell-SwordCallous Sell-Sword
- 1Chancellor of TalesChancellor of Tales
- 1Cruel SomnophageCruel Somnophage
- 1Decadent DragonDecadent Dragon
- 1Embereth ShieldbreakerEmbereth Shieldbreaker
- 1Foulmire KnightFoulmire Knight
- 1Gandalf, Goblins' BaneGandalf, Goblins' Bane
- 1Geist of Saint ThaliaGeist of Saint Thalia
- 1Gray SlaadGray Slaad
- 1Hearth ElementalHearth Elemental
- 1Hexing SquelcherHexing Squelcher
- 1Horned Loch-WhaleHorned Loch-Whale
- 1Hypnotic SpriteHypnotic Sprite
- 1Lozhan, Dragons' LegacyLozhan, Dragons' Legacy
- 1Merchant of the ValeMerchant of the Vale
- 1Merfolk SecretkeeperMerfolk Secretkeeper
- 1Murderous RiderMurderous Rider
- 1Nightscape FamiliarNightscape Familiar
- 1Picklock PranksterPicklock Prankster
- 1Samut, Tyrant of NaktamunSamut, Tyrant of Naktamun
- 1Sapphire DragonSapphire Dragon
- 1Scalding ViperScalding Viper
- 1Seasoned CryomancerSeasoned Cryomancer
- 1Spellscorn CovenSpellscorn Coven
- 1Stingcaster MageStingcaster Mage
- 1Stormcatch MentorStormcatch Mentor
- 1Storyteller PixieStoryteller Pixie
Instants (10)
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1FlashbackFlashback
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Perfected TheoryPerfected Theory
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Valakut AwakeningValakut Awakening
- 1Whisper of the DrossWhisper of the Dross
Sorceries (9)
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Candlekeep InspirationCandlekeep Inspiration
- 1Epic ExperimentEpic Experiment
- 1Expansion AlgorithmExpansion Algorithm
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1See the TruthSee the Truth
- 1Solve the EquationSolve the Equation
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1VandalblastVandalblast
Artifacts (10)
- 1Altar of BhaalAltar of Bhaal
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Decanter of Endless WaterDecanter of Endless Water
- 1Ghost LanternGhost Lantern
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Lucky CloverLucky Clover
- 1Matzalantli, the Great DoorMatzalantli, the Great Door
- 1Relic of SauronRelic of Sauron
- 1Resonating LuteResonating Lute
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
Enchantments (5)
- 1Passionate ArchaeologistPassionate Archaeologist
- 1Swarm IntelligenceSwarm Intelligence
- 1Virtue of CourageVirtue of Courage
- 1Virtue of KnowledgeVirtue of Knowledge
- 1Virtue of PersistenceVirtue of Persistence
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Chandra, Chill of ComplianceChandra, Chill of Compliance
Lands (33)
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Great Hall of the BiblioplexGreat Hall of the Biblioplex
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1Lindblum, Industrial RegencyLindblum, Industrial Regency
- 1Midgar, City of MakoMidgar, City of Mako
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Oscorp IndustriesOscorp Industries
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Xander's LoungeXander's Lounge
Aquatic Alchemist
Aquatic Alchemist
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
Bonecrusher Giant
Bonecrusher Giant
Brazen Borrower
Brazen Borrower
Callous Sell-Sword
Callous Sell-Sword
Chancellor of Tales
Chancellor of Tales
Cruel Somnophage
Cruel Somnophage
Decadent Dragon
Decadent Dragon
Embereth Shieldbreaker
Embereth Shieldbreaker
Foulmire Knight
Foulmire Knight
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
Geist of Saint Thalia
Geist of Saint Thalia
Gray Slaad
Gray Slaad
Hearth Elemental
Hearth Elemental
Hexing Squelcher
Hexing Squelcher
Horned Loch-Whale
Horned Loch-Whale
Hypnotic Sprite
Hypnotic Sprite
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
Merchant of the Vale
Merchant of the Vale
Merfolk Secretkeeper
Merfolk Secretkeeper
Murderous Rider
Murderous Rider
Nightscape Familiar
Nightscape Familiar
Picklock Prankster
Picklock Prankster
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
Sapphire Dragon
Sapphire Dragon
Scalding Viper
Scalding Viper
Seasoned Cryomancer
Seasoned Cryomancer
Spellscorn Coven
Spellscorn Coven
Stingcaster Mage
Stingcaster Mage
Stormcatch Mentor
Stormcatch Mentor
Storyteller Pixie
Storyteller Pixie
Instants (10)
Counterspell
Counterspell
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Flashback
Flashback
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Negate
Negate
Perfected Theory
Perfected Theory
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Valakut Awakening
Valakut Awakening
Whisper of the Dross
Whisper of the Dross
Sorceries (9)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Candlekeep Inspiration
Candlekeep Inspiration
Epic Experiment
Epic Experiment
Expansion Algorithm
Expansion Algorithm
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
See the Truth
See the Truth
Solve the Equation
Solve the Equation
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Vandalblast
Vandalblast
Artifacts (10)
Altar of Bhaal
Altar of Bhaal
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Decanter of Endless Water
Decanter of Endless Water
Ghost Lantern
Ghost Lantern
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Lucky Clover
Lucky Clover
Matzalantli, the Great Door
Matzalantli, the Great Door
Relic of Sauron
Relic of Sauron
Resonating Lute
Resonating Lute
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Enchantments (5)
Passionate Archaeologist
Passionate Archaeologist
Swarm Intelligence
Swarm Intelligence
Virtue of Courage
Virtue of Courage
Virtue of Knowledge
Virtue of Knowledge
Virtue of Persistence
Virtue of Persistence
Planeswalkers (1)
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
Lands (23)
Badlands
Badlands
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Bojuka Bog
Bojuka Bog
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
Midgar, City of Mako
Midgar, City of Mako
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Oscorp Industries
Oscorp Industries
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Training Center
Training Center
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Xander's Lounge
Xander's Lounge
Basics (3)
Island
4 Island
Mountain
3 Mountain
Swamp
3 Swamp