Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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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Simian Spirit Guide
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Spellseeker
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Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
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Ancient Silver Dragon
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Anger
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
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Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
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Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
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Summon: Bahamut
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
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Swan Song
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Gamble
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Careful Study
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Persist
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Stitch Together
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Gitaxian Probe
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Vandalblast
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Preordain
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Will of the Abzan
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Demonic Counsel
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Dark Deal
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Torment of Hailfire
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Final Parting
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4.3xlift
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0.7xlift
Dread Return
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
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Dark Petition
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7.5xlift
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3.7xlift
Maddening Cacophony
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6.2xlift
Lively Dirge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2.5xlift
Cathartic Reunion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2.9xlift
Peer into the Abyss
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1.3xlift
Stock Up
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Mizzix's Mastery
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3.8xlift
Bonus Round
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10xlift
Make an Example
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10xlift
Lórien Revealed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2.3xlift
Praetor's Grasp
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Doomsday
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
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7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
12xlift
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7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5.0xlift
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The One Ring
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0.6xlift
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0.7xlift
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2.0xlift
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11xlift
Mesmeric Orb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3.3xlift
Vexing Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
12xlift
Palantír of Orthanc
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0.5xlift
Anvil of Bogardan
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Isochron Scepter
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2.9xlift
Monument to Endurance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0.4xlift
Sapphire Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
8.3xlift
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Rhystic Study
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Mystic Remora
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
1.8xlift
Necromancy
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
1.7xlift
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37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
2.3xlift
Underworld Breach
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
1.6xlift
Ripples of Undeath
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4.7xlift
Sneak Attack
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0.9xlift
Necropotence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1.7xlift
Waste Not
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0.4xlift
Megrim
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1.6xlift
Underworld Dreams
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3.8xlift
Liliana's Caress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1.0xlift
Thousand-Year Storm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
8.3xlift
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1.4xlift
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2.1xlift
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11xlift
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3.8xlift
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Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
1.5xlift
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
1.0xlift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
1.0xlift
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1.2xlift
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3.0xlift
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0.5xlift
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3.3xlift
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0.9xlift
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0.4xlift
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3.8xlift
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0.8xlift
Desolate Lighthouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0.9xlift
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
13xlift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
1.0xlift
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
2.4xlift
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1.5xlift
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1.4xlift
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1.8xlift
Mana Vault
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1.0xlift
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16xlift
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1.1xlift
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0.9xlift
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2.3xlift
Grim Monolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1.9xlift
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1.2xlift
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1.0xlift
Tablet of Discovery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
8.8xlift
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Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
1.0xlift
Swamp
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
0.9xlift
Island
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
0.9xlift
Steam Vents
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
1.2xlift
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Watery Grave
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Blood Crypt
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Mountain
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
0.8xlift
Scalding Tarn
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
1.4xlift
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
1.4xlift
Training Center
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
1.4xlift
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
1.0xlift
Raucous Theater
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
2.0xlift
Undercity Sewers
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
1.7xlift
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
1.0xlift
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
0.9xlift
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
1.0xlift
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Verdant Catacombs
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
2.1xlift
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
1.5xlift
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2.3xlift
Badlands
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1.5xlift
Underground Sea
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1.5xlift
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1.5xlift
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1.7xlift
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1.8xlift
Clearwater Pathway
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
2.5xlift
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
2.3xlift
Underground River
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
0.6xlift
Blazemire Verge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1.6xlift
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Gloomlake Verge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1.5xlift
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
City of Brass
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3.0xlift
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1.3xlift
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1.8xlift
Blightstep Pathway
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
2.7xlift
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1.4xlift
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2.2xlift
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2.0xlift
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0.5xlift
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0.6xlift
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1.1xlift
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