Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Storm

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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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Intuition
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Mox Diamond
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Chrome Mox
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
Mystical Tutor
100% of 2 decks +87% synergy
Jeska's Will
100% of 2 decks +84% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100% of 2 decks +83% synergy
Demonic Tutor
100% of 2 decks +78% synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
100% of 2 decks +96% synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Snapcaster Mage
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Spellseeker
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Coruscation Mage
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Dualcaster Mage
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Laboratory Maniac
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Guttersnipe
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Ledger Shredder
50% of 2 decks +48% 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
Instants
Frantic Search
100% of 2 decks +86% synergy
Consider
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Dark Ritual
100% of 2 decks +68% synergy
Deadly Rollick
50% of 2 decks +35% synergy
Fell the Profane
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Tainted Pact
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Rush of Inspiration
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Entomb
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Desperate Ritual
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Brainstorm
50% of 2 decks +34% synergy
Fact or Fiction
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Brain Freeze
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Fork
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Gifts Ungiven
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Cabal Ritual
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Culling the Weak
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Seething Song
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Mana Drain
50% of 2 decks +34% synergy
Flusterstorm
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Pyretic Ritual
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Swan Song
50% of 2 decks +32% synergy
Twincast
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Demonic Consultation
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Peer Through Depths
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Force of Negation
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Deflecting Swat
50% of 2 decks +33% synergy
Sink into Stupor
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50% of 2 decks +31% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50% of 2 decks +25% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Pyroblast
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Flame of Anor
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Pact of Negation
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Flare of Duplication
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Gitaxian Probe
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Faithless Looting
100% of 2 decks +81% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Expressive Iteration
100% of 2 decks +96% synergy
Windfall
50% of 2 decks +27% synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Unmarked Grave
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Imperial Seal
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Echo of Eons
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Careful Study
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Past in Flames
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Lórien Revealed
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Twinflame
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Rite of Flame
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Light Up the Stage
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Personal Tutor
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Galvanic Relay
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Reanimate
50% of 2 decks +27% synergy
Mana Geyser
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Preordain
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Toxic Deluge
50% of 2 decks +29% synergy
Chain of Smog
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Solve the Equation
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Circle of Power
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
The One Ring
50% of 2 decks +36% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Enchantments
Sorcerer Class
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Rhystic Study
50% of 2 decks +25% synergy
Mystic Remora
50% of 2 decks +35% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Professor Onyx
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
50% of 2 decks +37% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50% of 2 decks +35% synergy
City of Traitors
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 2 decks +12% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
100% of 2 decks +56% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
100% of 2 decks +58% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
100% of 2 decks +52% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 2 decks +10% synergy
Lotus Petal
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Mana Vault
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Mox Opal
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 2 decks +8% synergy
Misty Rainforest
100% of 2 decks +90% synergy
Badlands
100% of 2 decks +85% synergy
Steam Vents
100% of 2 decks +57% synergy
Blood Crypt
100% of 2 decks +57% synergy
Underground Sea
100% of 2 decks +86% synergy
Swamp
100% of 2 decks +8% synergy
Wooded Foothills
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Mountain
100% of 2 decks +9% synergy
Morphic Pool
100% of 2 decks +67% 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
Training Center
100% of 2 decks +67% 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
Prismatic Vista
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Fell the Profane
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Undercity Sewers
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Shivan Reef
50% of 2 decks +22% synergy
Rush of Inspiration
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Exotic Orchard
50% of 2 decks -7% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50% of 2 decks +26% synergy
Tarnished Citadel
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Reflecting Pool
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Luxury Suite
50% of 2 decks +17% synergy
Mount Doom
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Island
50% of 2 decks -43% synergy
Sink into Stupor
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Thundering Falls
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Sunken Ruins
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy