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Kess, Dissident Mage
Price tag $4.65

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Grixis

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#190 Current Rank
#65 Last Week
#270 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kess, Dissident Mage.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kess, Dissident Mage decks.

Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
+19% Synergy $0.35
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+6% Synergy $1.81
Flow State Flow State
+5% Synergy $2.55
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+4% Synergy $1.05
Flashback Flashback
+2% Synergy $5.53

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kess, Dissident Mage's abilities and overall game plan.

Ponder Ponder
+40% Synergy $1.73
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+37% Synergy $1.11
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+36% Synergy $0.25
Preordain Preordain
+36% Synergy $0.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+36% Synergy $1.43
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+33% Synergy $1.33
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+32% Synergy $0.66
Consider Consider
+27% Synergy $0.34
Windfall Windfall
+27% Synergy $4.94
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+25% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kess, Dissident Mage decks.

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+25% Synergy $3.90
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+25% Synergy $0.30
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $8.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+15% Synergy $5.18
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $8.18
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $3.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $1.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.03
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+0% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+0% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+26% Synergy $18.15
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+14% Synergy $11.39
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+14% Synergy $72.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+13% Synergy $42.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+13% Synergy $41.55
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $15.60
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+12% Synergy $61.79
Force of Will Force of Will
+10% Synergy $64.60
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $58.38

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kess, Dissident Mage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+19% Synergy $2.64
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.84
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+15% Synergy $0.31
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+12% Synergy $4.99
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+12% Synergy $22.71
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+11% Synergy $9.10
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+11% Synergy $0.29
Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
+11% Synergy $0.34
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+11% Synergy $3.59
Cormela, Glamour Thief Cormela, Glamour Thief
+10% Synergy $0.27
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+10% Synergy $1.81
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+9% Synergy $0.93
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $18.05
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+8% Synergy $1.58
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+8% Synergy $0.36
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+8% Synergy $16.90
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+8% Synergy $7.38
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+7% Synergy $37.29
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+7% Synergy $1.65
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+6% Synergy $23.37
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+6% Synergy $6.97
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $35.00
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+6% Synergy $0.76
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+6% Synergy $2.32
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+5% Synergy $1.36
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+5% Synergy $1.83
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+4% Synergy $3.31
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+4% Synergy $6.14
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+4% Synergy $6.89
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
+4% Synergy $0.40
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+4% Synergy $1.55
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+4% Synergy $3.30
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+4% Synergy $0.40
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $0.92
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+4% Synergy $0.26
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+3% Synergy $0.36
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.31
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+2% Synergy $5.44
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+2% Synergy $0.40
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+2% Synergy $5.92
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+2% Synergy $33.93
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+0% Synergy $9.95
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+0% Synergy $21.58
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+0% Synergy $4.22
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
0% Synergy $48.00
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-1% Synergy $1.38
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-1% Synergy $93.04
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $49.92
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-3% Synergy $3.20
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-4% Synergy $3.00

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kess, Dissident Mage safe.

Opt Opt
+21% Synergy $0.28
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+21% Synergy $1.01
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+19% Synergy $0.88
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+19% Synergy $14.58
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+19% Synergy $0.26
Seething Song Seething Song
+15% Synergy $13.10
Entomb Entomb
+13% Synergy $17.25
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+12% Synergy $2.55
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+12% Synergy $3.54
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+12% Synergy $1.51
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+12% Synergy $3.87
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+12% Synergy $2.33
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+11% Synergy $7.79
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $8.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $55.81
Abrade Abrade
+10% Synergy $0.31
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+10% Synergy $0.50
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $50.79
Snap Snap
+9% Synergy $3.42
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+8% Synergy $38.87
Intuition Intuition
+8% Synergy $343.15
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+8% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+8% Synergy $0.36
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $18.30
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+7% Synergy $7.57
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+7% Synergy $15.04
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.52
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.31
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dispel Dispel
+6% Synergy $0.29
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $5.23
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+6% Synergy $10.23
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $16.03
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.71
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $12.52
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.38
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $11.39
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.29
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.63
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.45
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+0% Synergy $67.16
Big Score Big Score
+0% Synergy $0.53
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+0% Synergy $3.41
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
0% Synergy $3.65
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $27.90
Bedevil Bedevil
-2% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kess, Dissident Mage's game plan and control the board.

Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+24% Synergy $5.97
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+18% Synergy $1.18
See the Truth See the Truth
+17% Synergy $0.51
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+15% Synergy $3.71
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+13% Synergy $0.53
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+13% Synergy $8.09
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $1.55
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+11% Synergy $1.41
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $42.36
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.47
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+10% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy $2063.83
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.34
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+7% Synergy $4.57
Careful Study Careful Study
+7% Synergy $4.01
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+7% Synergy $0.55
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+6% Synergy $3.71
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $7.75
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+6% Synergy $240.67
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $0.79
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+5% Synergy $0.27
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+5% Synergy $0.24
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+5% Synergy $11.54
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+5% Synergy $0.27
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $21.09
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+5% Synergy $164.74
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+5% Synergy $25.57
Final Parting Final Parting
+4% Synergy $0.41
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+4% Synergy $1.99
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+4% Synergy $6.10
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $14.00
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.11
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+4% Synergy $7.78
Boltwave Boltwave
+4% Synergy $2.63
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $9.91
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $11.68
Persist Persist
+3% Synergy $0.92
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+3% Synergy $0.23
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+2% Synergy $0.91
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $3.52
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+2% Synergy $9.17
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+1% Synergy $19.60
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.06
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+1% Synergy $3.98
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+0% Synergy $7.20
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+0% Synergy $7.08
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.21
Dark Deal Dark Deal
0% Synergy $2.23
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $1.72

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+12% Synergy $14.36
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+9% Synergy $14.21
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+7% Synergy $24.82
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $47.41
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+4% Synergy $2.11
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $1.40
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+4% Synergy $0.26
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+0% Synergy $18.10
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kess, Dissident Mage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+22% Synergy $1.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $12.12
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+11% Synergy $0.40
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+11% Synergy $0.52
Double Vision Double Vision
+7% Synergy $0.66
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+6% Synergy $0.40
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $37.26
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.90
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+4% Synergy $7.18
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $7.58
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+0% Synergy $4.93
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.12
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $4.21

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kess, Dissident Mage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+12% Synergy $1.46
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+11% Synergy $5.67
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+9% Synergy $2.09
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+4% Synergy $16.54
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $9.02
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+3% Synergy $1.69

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.92
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+6% Synergy $2.12
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $30.54
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.21
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $9.90
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+2% Synergy $0.43
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $10.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+0% Synergy $41.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $64.75
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $37.57
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+9% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+8% Synergy $2.99
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $2.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $167.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $109.60
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy $1.63
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+4% Synergy $804.96
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $2.65
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $1122.75
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.32
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $3.70
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $240.66
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.19
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+1% Synergy $468.63
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+0% Synergy $2.03
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+0% Synergy $73.32
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $4.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $3.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.50
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-10% Synergy $8.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kess, Dissident Mage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+12% Synergy $0.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+11% Synergy $12.86
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+11% Synergy $36.78
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $19.48
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+9% Synergy $0.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+9% Synergy $18.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $16.09
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+8% Synergy $10.34
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $10.49
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+7% Synergy $9.84
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy $37.32
Underground River Underground River
+7% Synergy $1.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $32.53
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+7% Synergy $16.42
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $34.29
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $15.71
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $32.91
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $31.32
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+6% Synergy $16.74
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $17.45
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+5% Synergy $27.97
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+4% Synergy $0.36
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+4% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+4% Synergy
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $11.05
Badlands Badlands
+3% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $31.33
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.31
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $0.98
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+0% Synergy $1.76
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+0% Synergy $0.40
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.82
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
0% Synergy $0.31
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $1.87
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.38
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $6.83
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-1% Synergy $13.74
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $8.80
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $2.00
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy $0.55
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-2% Synergy $0.36
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.35
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-6% Synergy $0.37
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.28

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