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Dakkon Blackblade
Price tag $2.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1020 Current Rank
#1032 Last Week
#1016 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Dakkon Blackblade.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Dakkon Blackblade decks.

Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+3% Synergy $0.20
Mister Negative Mister Negative
0% Synergy $1.45
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
0% Synergy $0.10
Sinister Hideout Sinister Hideout
0% Synergy $0.04
University Campus University Campus
0% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Dakkon Blackblade's abilities and overall game plan.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+82% Synergy $2.02
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+69% Synergy $0.59
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+64% Synergy $5.22
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+60% Synergy $7.57
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+60% Synergy $0.09
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+59% Synergy $0.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.26
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+49% Synergy $0.12
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+48% Synergy $17.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+48% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Dakkon Blackblade decks.

Sun Titan Sun Titan
+46% Synergy $0.28
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+46% Synergy $0.14
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+44% Synergy $1.06
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+44% Synergy $2.03
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+43% Synergy $4.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.14
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $1.14
Void Rend Void Rend
+11% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $1.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+19% Synergy $41.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $50.09
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $48.71
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $54.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $13.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $43.88
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $64.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $51.13

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Dakkon Blackblade's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+41% Synergy $5.78
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+40% Synergy $1.59
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+38% Synergy $7.03
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+37% Synergy $2.08
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+33% Synergy $0.51
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+31% Synergy $0.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+30% Synergy $1.64
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+28% Synergy $0.12
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+27% Synergy $0.57
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+26% Synergy $2.73
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+26% Synergy $0.29
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+26% Synergy $7.63
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+24% Synergy $1.34
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+24% Synergy $0.20
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+24% Synergy $1.38
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+22% Synergy $0.15
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+22% Synergy $2.66
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+20% Synergy $30.27
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+16% Synergy $1.12
Trove Warden Trove Warden
+16% Synergy $0.38
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+15% Synergy $1.15
Admonition Angel Admonition Angel
+15% Synergy $1.08
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.46
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.76
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+13% Synergy $0.05
Ruin Ghost Ruin Ghost
+13% Synergy $0.32
Tameshi, Reality Architect Tameshi, Reality Architect
+12% Synergy $0.31
Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
+12% Synergy $1.35
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+11% Synergy $0.13
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+11% Synergy $2.28
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+10% Synergy $22.36
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+10% Synergy $0.30
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $0.82
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+9% Synergy $0.48
Glyph Elemental Glyph Elemental
+8% Synergy $0.10
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+8% Synergy $8.78
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+8% Synergy $6.70
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+8% Synergy $0.61
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+7% Synergy $28.49
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+7% Synergy $1.00
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+7% Synergy $0.12
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+7% Synergy $3.45
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $10.22
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+6% Synergy $1.42
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+5% Synergy $2.50
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+5% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $4.13
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $10.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $41.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Dakkon Blackblade safe.

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+15% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.83
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.17
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.50
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+11% Synergy $1.50
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+9% Synergy $0.21
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $2.07
Esper Charm Esper Charm
+8% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.69
Tithe Tithe
+8% Synergy $22.63
Brought Back Brought Back
+8% Synergy $1.44
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+7% Synergy $1.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $4.36
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+6% Synergy $6.17
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+6% Synergy $3.21
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.24
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $4.08
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+5% Synergy $0.05
Desertion Desertion
+5% Synergy $0.81
Dissipate Dissipate
+5% Synergy $0.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.78
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+4% Synergy $0.23
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.28
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.99
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.68
Utter End Utter End
+2% Synergy $0.18
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.82
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+1% Synergy $2.00
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.47
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.76
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $46.95
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.58
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.48
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $44.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Dakkon Blackblade's game plan and control the board.

Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+30% Synergy $4.20
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+23% Synergy $4.65
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+22% Synergy $0.44
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+19% Synergy $1.95
Single Combat Single Combat
+14% Synergy $0.46
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+12% Synergy $0.15
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+10% Synergy $0.26
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+10% Synergy $9.01
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+10% Synergy $2.97
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $2.26
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.91
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $0.81
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.42
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+6% Synergy $0.39
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+6% Synergy $0.55
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.58
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.72
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.08
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $1.22
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.77
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $36.04
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $5.94
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.49
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $1.77
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $8.72
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.98
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.33
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.67

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+41% Synergy $28.62
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+37% Synergy $23.74
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+35% Synergy $8.52
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+32% Synergy $0.11
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+30% Synergy $1.54
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+27% Synergy $0.41
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $36.97
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+26% Synergy $0.42
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+25% Synergy $2.70
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+22% Synergy $1.59
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+20% Synergy $2.19
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+20% Synergy $0.10
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $32.02
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.75
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy $2.20
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+14% Synergy $0.15
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy $18.76
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+13% Synergy $2.23
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+13% Synergy $0.17
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+12% Synergy $0.54
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $6.50
World Map World Map
+11% Synergy $0.10
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+11% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.12
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+9% Synergy $40.14
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $4.91
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+8% Synergy $2.32
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+8% Synergy $15.63
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+8% Synergy $0.74
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $8.99
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $15.81
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.13
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+7% Synergy $0.26
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+7% Synergy $0.21
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $1.63
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+6% Synergy $0.30
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+6% Synergy $0.35
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+6% Synergy $2.94
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $42.00
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $5.40
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $8.07
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+5% Synergy $13.12
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+4% Synergy $39.31
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $11.54
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Dakkon Blackblade's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Land Tax Land Tax
+32% Synergy $22.02
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+32% Synergy $0.34
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+28% Synergy $1.76
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+24% Synergy $2.36
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+16% Synergy $0.18
Copy Land Copy Land
+14% Synergy $1.21
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $2.32
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+11% Synergy $4.21
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+9% Synergy $1.90
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+8% Synergy $16.11
Blanket of Night Blanket of Night
+8% Synergy $1.03
Trade Routes Trade Routes
+8% Synergy $3.82
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+7% Synergy $0.24
Ior Ruin Expedition Ior Ruin Expedition
+7% Synergy $0.10
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.40
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.36
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+5% Synergy $2.60
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.50
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.45
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $4.88
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $11.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-21% Synergy $36.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Dakkon Blackblade to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+16% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+43% Synergy $2.90
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $48.20
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+17% Synergy $25.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+14% Synergy $22.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.93
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.13
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.61
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.51
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.70
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $18.47
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $10.89
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.21
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+6% Synergy $1.21
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+6% Synergy $2.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.95
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $7.63
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-21% Synergy $1.05
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-25% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-25% Synergy $0.49
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-27% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-34% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-35% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-40% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Dakkon Blackblade decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+39% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+23% Synergy $4.81
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+17% Synergy $4.81
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+16% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+14% Synergy $0.20
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.17
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.13
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+11% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.12
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+10% Synergy $0.19
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.43
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+10% Synergy $0.97
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $32.18
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $2.02
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+9% Synergy $0.29
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $4.36
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+5% Synergy $11.22
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $21.48
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+4% Synergy $12.98
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $4.13
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $17.32
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.38
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.26
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.06
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.12
Scrubland Scrubland
-2% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.76
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $11.39
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $19.92
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $6.84
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $7.35
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-8% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-13% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.27
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-19% Synergy $12.60
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-20% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-21% Synergy $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-21% Synergy $17.98
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-21% Synergy $1.38
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-22% Synergy $0.33
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-22% Synergy $13.51
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-23% Synergy $0.75
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-35% Synergy $0.21