Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - cEDH

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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Mental Misstep
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Cyclonic Rift
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
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Ad Nauseam
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Fierce Guardianship
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Mana Drain
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Final Fortune
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Gifts Ungiven
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6.7%inclusion26 decks390 decks
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6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
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Mox Diamond
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Mox Opal
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1.4xlift
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0.8xlift
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0.8xlift
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1.9xlift
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Mountain
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36%inclusion140 decks390 decks
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Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion123 decks390 decks
0.9xlift
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28%inclusion109 decks390 decks
2.8xlift
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24%inclusion95 decks390 decks
5.7xlift
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23%inclusion90 decks390 decks
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21%inclusion81 decks390 decks
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17%inclusion68 decks390 decks
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17%inclusion66 decks390 decks
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Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion66 decks390 decks
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16%inclusion64 decks390 decks
1.2xlift
Starting Town
15%inclusion38 decks253 decks
0.3xlift
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion58 decks390 decks
4.0xlift
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion54 decks390 decks
5.1xlift
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13%inclusion50 decks390 decks
1.0xlift
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion47 decks390 decks
1.4xlift
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion45 decks390 decks
4.5xlift
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12%inclusion45 decks390 decks
2.2xlift
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11%inclusion43 decks390 decks
2.8xlift
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11%inclusion42 decks390 decks
1.2xlift
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11%inclusion42 decks390 decks
0.4xlift
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9.2%inclusion36 decks390 decks
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9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
4.8xlift
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