Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Storm

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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Turbulent Wetlands
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6.5xlift
Geist of Saint Thalia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1.7xlift
Turbulent Crater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6.5xlift
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1.6xlift
Theorix Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5.9xlift
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Frantic Search
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
1.3xlift
Mystical Tutor
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Ponder
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
2.5xlift
Brainstorm
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
1.7xlift
Demonic Tutor
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
1.3xlift
Faithless Looting
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Preordain
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
3.0xlift
Brain Freeze
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
1.7xlift
Jeska's Will
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
High Lift Cards
Mana Sculpt
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
9.2xlift
See the Truth
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8.1xlift
Chain of Smog
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
6.7xlift
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6.5xlift
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5.4xlift
Serum Visions
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
5.2xlift
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
4.3xlift
Baral, Chief of Compliance
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
3.7xlift
Dark Petition
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
3.6xlift
Damnation
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
3.6xlift
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Birgi, God of Storytelling
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
1.3xlift
Thassa's Oracle
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
1.6xlift
Nightscape Familiar
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Notion Thief
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
2.7xlift
Snapcaster Mage
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1.3xlift
Guttersnipe
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0.7xlift
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
0.7xlift
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2.9xlift
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Spellseeker
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1.9xlift
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2.6xlift
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2.3xlift
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
0.7xlift
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0.6xlift
Ral, Monsoon Mage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2.4xlift
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Urabrask
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.9xlift
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0.5xlift
Black Waltz No. 3
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2.4xlift
Exhibition Tidecaller
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4.2xlift
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2.1xlift
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1.9xlift
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0.6xlift
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0.5xlift
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1.3xlift
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4.6xlift
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3.6xlift
Thor, God of Thunder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
10xlift
Displacer Kitten
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Harmonic Prodigy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Electrostatic Field
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2.4xlift
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0.6xlift
Baleful Strix
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3.5xlift
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4.1xlift
Dualcaster Mage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0.2xlift
Hullbreaker Horror
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0.7xlift
Ledger Shredder
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1.9xlift
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Pinnacle Monk
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Hydro-Channeler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
11xlift
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Instants
Counterspell
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
1.6xlift
Cabal Ritual
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Swan Song
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Consider
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
2.2xlift
Seething Song
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
0.9xlift
Force of Will
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
1.3xlift
Flusterstorm
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Lightning Bolt
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Mana Drain
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1.6xlift
Opt
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Demonic Consultation
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Snap
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
0.7xlift
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Entomb
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
2.8xlift
Desperate Ritual
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
0.9xlift
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
2.4xlift
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
3.3xlift
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Terminate
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
2.2xlift
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
0.7xlift
Ad Nauseam
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1.7xlift
Pongify
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2.3xlift
Negate
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2.1xlift
Increasing Vengeance
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1.6xlift
Pyroblast
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1.7xlift
Abrade
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1.7xlift
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Intuition
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2.1xlift
Force of Negation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
0.9xlift
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Withering Torment
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.9xlift
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Turnabout
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.7xlift
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0.4xlift
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0.5xlift
Prismari Command
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Flashback
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0.4xlift
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0.9xlift
Sorceries
Windfall
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
1.7xlift
Gitaxian Probe
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
2.4xlift
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
2.6xlift
Mana Geyser
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Grapeshot
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
1.6xlift
Tendrils of Agony
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
2.9xlift
Past in Flames
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
1.7xlift
Reanimate
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Mizzix's Mastery
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
2.6xlift
Expressive Iteration
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
2.7xlift
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1.7xlift
Gamble
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Torment of Hailfire
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
3.0xlift
Bonus Round
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Crackle with Power
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
2.3xlift
Vandalblast
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1.9xlift
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
2.5xlift
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
2.5xlift
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2.3xlift
Stock Up
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Circle of Power
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3.1xlift
Sleight of Hand
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3.5xlift
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0.9xlift
Unmarked Grave
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3.1xlift
Imperial Seal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0.7xlift
Profane Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Insult // Injury
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8.1xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1.9xlift
Doomsday
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2.4xlift
Sign in Blood
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4.1xlift
Time Warp
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Steal the Show
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1.8xlift
Flow State
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1.0xlift
Decorum Dissertation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5.4xlift
Cornered by Black Mages
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3.0xlift
Furygale Flocking
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
10xlift
Cathartic Reunion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.6xlift
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Lava Spike
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
8.1xlift
Careful Study
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Duress
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Last Chance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Unearth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Infectious Inquiry
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4.1xlift
Ringsight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.6xlift
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
2.1xlift
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2.2xlift
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0.7xlift
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
The One Ring
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0.7xlift
Grinding Station
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Defense Grid
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Primal Amulet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3.1xlift
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0.3xlift
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Twinning Staff
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0.3xlift
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0.3xlift
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
0.9xlift
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Thousand-Year Storm
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
2.3xlift
Necropotence
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2.7xlift
Arcane Bombardment
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2.4xlift
Double Vision
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Mornsong Aria
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
11xlift
Swarm Intelligence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4.1xlift
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Phyrexian Arena
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
3.5xlift
Ral, Crackling Wit
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
2.4xlift
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
3.1xlift
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4.1xlift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
0.7xlift
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.6xlift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.9xlift
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.9xlift
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0.6xlift
Riptide Laboratory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Emergence Zone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0.4xlift
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1.0xlift
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2.7xlift
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Seat of the Synod
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0.5xlift
Desolate Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2.3xlift
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Great Furnace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Talisman of Indulgence
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Lotus Petal
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
0.9xlift
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1.3xlift
Mana Vault
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
1.8xlift
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.6xlift
Mox Opal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0.9xlift
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1.3xlift
Basalt Monolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2.0xlift
Relic of Sauron
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0.6xlift
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Island
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Command Tower
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Mountain
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Steam Vents
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Watery Grave
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Drowned Catacomb
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
2.1xlift
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
1.8xlift
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
1.6xlift
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
1.4xlift
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
1.3xlift
Training Center
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Underground River
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
1.3xlift
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
1.9xlift
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Badlands
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
0.9xlift
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1.5xlift
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Underground Sea
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
City of Brass
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
0.6xlift
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
0.9xlift
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1.0xlift
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Turbulent Springs
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
3.1xlift
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.7xlift
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
0.6xlift
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.2xlift
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1.1xlift
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0.8xlift
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