deck Kess, Dissident Mage

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Kess, Dissident Mage

Flying Once during each of your turns, you may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your graveyard. If a spell cast this way would be put into your graveyard, exile it instead.
Mocking Sprite

Flying Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.

Main Deck cards Kess, Dissident Mage

Island

5.5 in 100% of decks
Swamp

4.5 in 100% of decks
Mountain

2.5 in 100% of decks
Command Tower

1.0 in 100% of decks
Swiftwater Cliffs

1.0 in 100% of decks
Dismal Backwater

1.0 in 100% of decks
Baral, Chief of Compliance

1.0 in 100% of decks
Blasphemous Act

1.0 in 100% of decks
Goblin Electromancer

1.0 in 100% of decks
Crumbling Necropolis

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sol Ring

1.0 in 100% of decks
Dimir Signet

1.0 in 100% of decks
Izzet Signet

1.0 in 100% of decks
Terminate

1.0 in 100% of decks
Negate

1.0 in 100% of decks
Double Vision

1.0 in 100% of decks
Beseech the Mirror

1.0 in 100% of decks
Foreboding Ruins

1.0 in 50% of decks
Disdainful Stroke

1.0 in 50% of decks
Shivan Reef

1.0 in 50% of decks
Impact Tremors

1.0 in 50% of decks
Decree of Pain

1.0 in 50% of decks
Conqueror's Flail

1.0 in 50% of decks
Sunken Hollow

1.0 in 50% of decks
Solemn Simulacrum

1.0 in 50% of decks
Goblin Dark-Dwellers

1.0 in 50% of decks
Reliquary Tower

1.0 in 50% of decks
Ash Barrens

1.0 in 50% of decks
Myriad Landscape

1.0 in 50% of decks
Temple of Malice

1.0 in 50% of decks
The Immortal Sun

1.0 in 50% of decks
Path of Ancestry

1.0 in 50% of decks
Jace's Mindseeker

1.0 in 50% of decks
Compulsion

1.0 in 50% of decks
Fellwar Stone

1.0 in 50% of decks
Chandra, Torch of Defiance

1.0 in 50% of decks
Choked Estuary

1.0 in 50% of decks
Smoldering Marsh

1.0 in 50% of decks
Exsanguinate

1.0 in 50% of decks
Commander's Sphere

1.0 in 50% of decks
Waste Not

1.0 in 50% of decks
Rakdos Charm

1.0 in 50% of decks
Baral's Expertise

1.0 in 50% of decks
Spreading Seas

1.0 in 50% of decks
Copy Enchantment

1.0 in 50% of decks
Polluted Bonds

1.0 in 50% of decks
Chain of Smog

1.0 in 50% of decks
Shock

1.0 in 50% of decks
Increasing Vengeance

1.0 in 50% of decks
Temple of Deceit

1.0 in 50% of decks
Strategic Planning

1.0 in 50% of decks
Dimir Aqueduct

1.0 in 50% of decks
Bloodfell Caves

1.0 in 50% of decks
Temple of Epiphany

1.0 in 50% of decks
Cascade Bluffs

1.0 in 50% of decks
Izzet Boilerworks

1.0 in 50% of decks
Burning Vengeance

1.0 in 50% of decks
Chaos Warp

1.0 in 50% of decks
Imminent Doom

1.0 in 50% of decks
Ponder

1.0 in 50% of decks
Exotic Orchard

1.0 in 50% of decks
Evolving Wilds

1.0 in 50% of decks
Twinflame

1.0 in 50% of decks
Stolen Identity

1.0 in 50% of decks
Curiosity

1.0 in 50% of decks
Boseiju, Who Shelters All

1.0 in 50% of decks
Personal Tutor

1.0 in 50% of decks
Brainstorm

1.0 in 50% of decks
Force of Will

1.0 in 50% of decks
Counterspell

1.0 in 50% of decks
Time Warp

1.0 in 50% of decks
Mizzium Mortars

1.0 in 50% of decks
Vandalblast

1.0 in 50% of decks
Izzet Charm

1.0 in 50% of decks
Cryptic Command

1.0 in 50% of decks

Combos

9818

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (0)

63282

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (3)

6572

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (0)

62308

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (3)

Strategy

The "Kess, Dissident Mage" deck in Commander format is centered around using Kess's ability to cast instant and sorcery spells from your graveyard. This allows for powerful and flexible plays, as you can effectively cast spells twice. The strategy of the deck is to control the game with a mix of removal spells, card draw, and counterspells, while setting up powerful combo finishes or overwhelming your opponents with card advantage. Some good points of the deck include the ability to reuse powerful spells with Kess, creating a strong late-game advantage. The deck also has access to a wide range of versatile and efficient spells, allowing you to adapt to different situations. However, some potential weaknesses of the deck include vulnerability to graveyard hate or exile effects that can disrupt Kess's ability to cast spells from the graveyard. The deck may also struggle against aggressive strategies that can apply early pressure and disrupt your game plan. Overall, the "Kess, Dissident Mage" deck is a powerful and versatile deck that can be both fun to play and challenging to master in Commander games. It offers a mix of control, card advantage, and combo potential, making it a popular choice among players looking for a dynamic and interactive playstyle.