Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive cEDH Midrange

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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Opposition Agent
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Mox Diamond
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Imperial Seal
100% of 2 decks +93% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Chrome Mox
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Mana Vault
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Gamble
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Underworld Breach
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Force of Will
100% of 2 decks +89% synergy
Creatures
Snapcaster Mage
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
100% of 2 decks +89% synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100% of 2 decks +82% synergy
Displacer Kitten
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Valley Floodcaller
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Ledger Shredder
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Notion Thief
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Tainted Pact
100% of 2 decks +93% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100% of 2 decks +74% synergy
Brain Freeze
100% of 2 decks +93% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Dark Ritual
100% of 2 decks +68% synergy
Cabal Ritual
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Mana Drain
100% of 2 decks +84% synergy
Flusterstorm
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
100% of 2 decks +96% synergy
Swan Song
100% of 2 decks +82% synergy
Demonic Consultation
100% of 2 decks +93% synergy
Force of Negation
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Red Elemental Blast
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100% of 2 decks +75% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100% of 2 decks +83% synergy
Pact of Negation
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Mystical Tutor
100% of 2 decks +87% synergy
Deadly Rollick
50% of 2 decks +35% synergy
Pongify
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Chain of Vapor
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Entomb
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Spell Snare
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Intuition
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Gifts Ungiven
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Dispel
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Daze
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Final Fortune
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Ad Nauseam
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Deflecting Swat
50% of 2 decks +33% synergy
Sink into Stupor
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50% of 2 decks +31% synergy
Pyroblast
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Abrade
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
100% of 2 decks +77% synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Demonic Tutor
100% of 2 decks +78% synergy
Rite of Flame
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Reanimate
100% of 2 decks +77% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Timetwister
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Ponder
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Jeska's Will
50% of 2 decks +34% synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Praetor's Grasp
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Merchant Scroll
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Personal Tutor
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Toxic Deluge
50% of 2 decks +29% synergy
Beseech the Mirror
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
100% of 2 decks +86% synergy
Defense Grid
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Cursed Totem
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
100% of 2 decks +75% synergy
Mystic Remora
100% of 2 decks +85% synergy
Counterbalance
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Necropotence
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
100% of 2 decks +87% synergy
Mistrise Village
100% of 1 decks +92% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100% of 2 decks +85% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
City of Traitors
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 2 decks +12% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
100% of 2 decks +56% synergy
Lotus Petal
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
100% of 2 decks +52% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 2 decks +10% synergy
Fellwar Stone
100% of 2 decks +65% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50% of 2 decks +8% synergy
Grim Monolith
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Mox Opal
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 2 decks +8% synergy
Undercity Sewers
100% of 2 decks +88% synergy
Misty Rainforest
100% of 2 decks +90% synergy
Badlands
100% of 2 decks +85% synergy
Steam Vents
100% of 2 decks +57% synergy
Exotic Orchard
100% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Blood Crypt
100% of 2 decks +57% synergy
Underground Sea
100% of 2 decks +86% synergy
Wooded Foothills
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100% of 2 decks +93% synergy
Arid Mesa
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Volcanic Island
100% of 2 decks +86% synergy
Scalding Tarn
100% of 2 decks +69% synergy
Mana Confluence
100% of 2 decks +89% synergy
Marsh Flats
100% of 2 decks +90% synergy
Polluted Delta
100% of 2 decks +67% synergy
City of Brass
100% of 2 decks +87% synergy
Flooded Strand
100% of 2 decks +90% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100% of 2 decks +67% synergy
Watery Grave
100% of 2 decks +55% synergy
Fiery Islet
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Luxury Suite
50% of 2 decks +17% synergy
Island
50% of 2 decks -43% synergy
Sink into Stupor
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Morphic Pool
50% of 2 decks +17% synergy
Training Center
50% of 2 decks +17% synergy