Kess, Dissident Mage
Commander 2017 · #39

Kess, Dissident Mage

Kess, Dissident Mage is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from Commander 2017 (39) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.03 for ungraded copies.

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Rarity Mythic
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Who is this card for?

Kess, Dissident Mage suits collectors and players working on Commander 2017 who need the Mythic slot. Treat $5.03 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Kess, Dissident Mage from Commander 2017?

Kess, Dissident Mage is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard in Commander 2017 numbered 39. Mana cost {1}{U}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R, U. Kess, Dissident Mage (39) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Human Wizard in Commander 2017. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

What is Kess, Dissident Mage worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.03 for Kess, Dissident Mage. Low and high spread runs $5.03 to null. This printing is from Commander 2017. Collector number 39 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic. The set released in 2017.

SetCommander 2017
Number39
RarityMythic
TCGPlayer USD$5.03
Cardmarket EUR
foil $5.03

Card stats

ColorsB, R, U
Power3

How collectible is Kess, Dissident Mage?

Kess, Dissident Mage is a Mythic printing in Commander 2017. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Commander 2017. Collector number 39 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Kess, Dissident Mage?

Kess, Dissident Mage lists as Legendary Creature — Human Wizard with keywords Flying. Artist: Izzy. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2017. Collector number 39 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Kess, Dissident Mage (39) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Human Wizard in Commander 2017. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Kess, Dissident Mage is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Human Wizard in Commander 2017, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $5.03.
  • Mana cost {1}{U}{B}{R} and type line Legendary Creature — Human Wizard help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $5.03 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Kess, Dissident Mage from Commander 2017?

Kess, Dissident Mage is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from Commander 2017 numbered 39 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Kess, Dissident Mage worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.03 for ungraded Kess, Dissident Mage. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Kess, Dissident Mage?

Kess, Dissident Mage is catalogued as Mythic in Commander 2017. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Kess, Dissident Mage legal in Commander or Standard?

Kess, Dissident Mage shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Why does Kess, Dissident Mage trade at a premium?

Kess, Dissident Mage combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.