Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Spellslinger

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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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Consult the Star Charts
100% of 1 decks +99% synergy
Zero Point Ballad
100% of 1 decks +99% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
100% of 4 decks +91% synergy
Brainstorm
100% of 4 decks +84% synergy
Swan Song
100% of 4 decks +82% synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
100% of 4 decks +89% synergy
Mystical Tutor
100% of 4 decks +87% synergy
Jeska's Will
100% of 4 decks +84% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100% of 4 decks +83% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100% of 4 decks +81% synergy
Demonic Tutor
100% of 4 decks +78% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100% of 4 decks +75% synergy
Deflecting Swat
75% of 4 decks +58% synergy
Rhystic Study
75% of 4 decks +50% synergy
Gifts Ungiven
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
50% of 4 decks +43% synergy
Ledger Shredder
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Notion Thief
50% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Displacer Kitten
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Opposition Agent
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Spellseeker
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Coruscation Mage
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Urabrask
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Guttersnipe
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25% of 4 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
75% of 4 decks +60% synergy
Frantic Search
75% of 4 decks +61% synergy
Mana Drain
75% of 4 decks +59% synergy
Force of Negation
75% of 4 decks +67% synergy
Pongify
50% of 4 decks +43% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Intuition
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Fact or Fiction
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Consider
50% of 4 decks +45% synergy
Dark Ritual
50% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Flusterstorm
50% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Snap
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Sink into Stupor
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Counterspell
50% of 4 decks +6% synergy
Refocus
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Fell the Profane
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Chaos Warp
25% of 4 decks -13% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Mental Misstep
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Rush of Inspiration
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Entomb
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Twitch
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Negate
25% of 4 decks +1% synergy
Expedite
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Intervene
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Turn Aside
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Brain Freeze
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Fork
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Cabal Ritual
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Rakdos Charm
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Soul Shatter
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Terminate
25% of 4 decks -2% synergy
Dispel
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Reality Shift
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Opt
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Turnabout
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Concerted Defense
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Thought Scour
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Twincast
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Ad Nauseam
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Demonic Consultation
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Increasing Vengeance
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Cerulean Wisps
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Unholy Heat
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Confound
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Miscast
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Crimson Wisps
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
75% of 4 decks +69% synergy
Faithless Looting
75% of 4 decks +56% synergy
Toxic Deluge
75% of 4 decks +54% synergy
Windfall
50% of 4 decks +27% synergy
Imperial Seal
50% of 4 decks +43% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Vandalblast
50% of 4 decks +33% synergy
Serum Visions
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Preordain
50% of 4 decks +43% synergy
Expressive Iteration
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Circle of Power
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Unmarked Grave
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Careful Study
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Rolling Earthquake
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Unearth
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Feed the Swarm
25% of 4 decks -8% synergy
Make an Example
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Lórien Revealed
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Temporal Manipulation
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Quag Feast
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Blasphemous Act
25% of 4 decks -23% synergy
Night's Whisper
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Merchant Scroll
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Rite of Flame
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Personal Tutor
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Reanimate
25% of 4 decks +2% synergy
Gamble
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Twisted Fealty
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
See the Truth
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Strike It Rich
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Damnation
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Dreadbore
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Grim Tutor
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Chain of Smog
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Solve the Equation
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
50% of 4 decks +36% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Primal Amulet
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Search for Azcanta
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Sorcerer Class
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Arcane Bombardment
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Aria of Flame
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Mystic Remora
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Necropotence
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Artist's Talent
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25% of 4 decks +14% synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Professor Onyx
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50% of 4 decks +14% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50% of 4 decks +35% synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Mistrise Village
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Bojuka Bog
25% of 4 decks +0% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Ancient Tomb
25% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Arena of Glory
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Field of the Dead
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75% of 4 decks +31% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75% of 4 decks +33% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75% of 4 decks +27% synergy
Fellwar Stone
75% of 4 decks +40% synergy
Mox Diamond
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Izzet Signet
25% of 4 decks -11% synergy
Lotus Petal
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Rakdos Signet
25% of 4 decks -13% synergy
Mana Vault
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Mox Amber
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Dimir Signet
25% of 4 decks -15% synergy
Mox Opal
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Chrome Mox
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 4 decks +8% synergy
Badlands
100% of 4 decks +85% synergy
Steam Vents
100% of 4 decks +57% synergy
Blood Crypt
100% of 4 decks +57% synergy
Underground Sea
100% of 4 decks +86% synergy
Island
100% of 4 decks +7% synergy
Volcanic Island
100% of 4 decks +86% synergy
Scalding Tarn
100% of 4 decks +69% synergy
Polluted Delta
100% of 4 decks +67% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100% of 4 decks +67% synergy
Watery Grave
100% of 4 decks +55% synergy
Undercity Sewers
75% of 4 decks +63% synergy
Misty Rainforest
75% of 4 decks +65% synergy
Swamp
75% of 4 decks -17% synergy
Wooded Foothills
75% of 4 decks +67% synergy
Xander's Lounge
75% of 4 decks +34% synergy
Mountain
75% of 4 decks -16% synergy
Morphic Pool
75% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Arid Mesa
75% of 4 decks +66% synergy
Thundering Falls
75% of 4 decks +65% synergy
Marsh Flats
75% of 4 decks +65% synergy
Flooded Strand
75% of 4 decks +65% synergy
Prismatic Vista
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Raucous Theater
50% of 4 decks +40% synergy
Exotic Orchard
50% of 4 decks -7% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50% of 4 decks +26% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Luxury Suite
50% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Sink into Stupor
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Mana Confluence
50% of 4 decks +39% synergy
Training Center
50% of 4 decks +17% synergy
City of Brass
50% of 4 decks +37% synergy
Fell the Profane
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Rush of Inspiration
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Seething Landscape
25% of 4 decks +6% synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25% of 4 decks -19% synergy
Reflecting Pool
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Sulfur Falls
25% of 4 decks -20% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25% of 4 decks -17% synergy
Cavern of Souls
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Blazemire Verge
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Mount Doom
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Darkslick Shores
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Path of Ancestry
25% of 4 decks -8% synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Haunted Ridge
25% of 4 decks +3% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy