Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - 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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11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
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5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
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6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
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23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
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5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
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15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
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6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
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6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
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9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
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35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
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22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
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21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
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19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
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Notion Thief
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
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18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
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17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
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16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
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11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
1.6xlift
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1.4xlift
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4.8xlift
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8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
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Boggart Trawler
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
1.3xlift
Baleful Strix
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
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Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
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Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
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Negate
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Consider
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27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
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1.7xlift
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1.7xlift
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2.9xlift
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21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
1.6xlift
Torment of Hailfire
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2.2xlift
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1.7xlift
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Grim Tutor
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2.6xlift
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1.5xlift
Dark Petition
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Mnemonic Betrayal
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1.4xlift
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1.3xlift
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8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
1.3xlift
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7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
1.4xlift
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1.0xlift
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1.8xlift
Decorum Dissertation
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3.5xlift
Cathartic Reunion
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5.4xlift
Crackle with Power
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4.0xlift
Careful Study
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4.1xlift
Blasphemous Edict
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0.8xlift
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
1.4xlift
Victimize
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
0.7xlift
Decree of Pain
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1.7xlift
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1.9xlift
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Time Warp
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Chain Reaction
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1.9xlift
Unmarked Grave
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3.6xlift
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6.0xlift
The One Ring
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
0.7xlift
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Isochron Scepter
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3.5xlift
Lightning Greaves
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0.5xlift
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1.4xlift
Swiftfoot Boots
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0.3xlift
Wayfarer's Bauble
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0.6xlift
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Rhystic Study
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1.0xlift
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
1.3xlift
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
1.6xlift
Propaganda
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
6.8xlift
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13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
1.6xlift
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10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
5.5xlift
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
4.6xlift
Animate Dead
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
0.6xlift
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9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Ripples of Undeath
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
5.0xlift
Artist's Talent
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
4.4xlift
Fiery Inscription
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
2.1xlift
No Mercy
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
1.8xlift
Arcane Bombardment
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
2.9xlift
Double Vision
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1.8xlift
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15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
4.8xlift
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14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
1.9xlift
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5.6xlift
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8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
4.1xlift
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7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
5.9xlift
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6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
1.5xlift
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5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
0.6xlift
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29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
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29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
0.9xlift
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25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
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17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
0.9xlift
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1.2xlift
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15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
2.3xlift
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15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
0.8xlift
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9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
2.3xlift
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8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
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7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Urza's Saga
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
0.7xlift
Cephalid Coliseum
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
1.6xlift
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
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90%inclusion149 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Sol Ring
90%inclusion149 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion101 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion101 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
0.9xlift
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
1.4xlift
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion67 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
1.4xlift
Resonating Lute
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
4.0xlift
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
1.3xlift
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
0.8xlift
Mana Vault
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Mind Stone
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
1.8xlift
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Mox Opal
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
0.9xlift
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Relic of Sauron
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
0.4xlift
Grim Monolith
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
1.4xlift
Mox Amber
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Tablet of Discovery
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2.0xlift
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96%inclusion160 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Island
93%inclusion155 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Swamp
91%inclusion151 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Mountain
88%inclusion146 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Watery Grave
69%inclusion115 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Steam Vents
66%inclusion109 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion109 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion95 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion93 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion92 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion92 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
1.3xlift
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion74 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Training Center
40%inclusion67 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion63 decks166 decks
0.8xlift
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion62 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
0.9xlift
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
0.9xlift
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
Underground River
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
0.9xlift
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
0.8xlift
Undercity Sewers
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
1.3xlift
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
0.8xlift
Badlands
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
1.3xlift
Underground Sea
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
1.4xlift
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
1.6xlift
City of Brass
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
1.3xlift
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
1.8xlift
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
1.3xlift
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
1.7xlift
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
1.5xlift
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
1.5xlift
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
1.0xlift
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
1.1xlift
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
0.8xlift
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
1.4xlift
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
1.2xlift
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