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Dakkon Blackblade
Price tag $2.32

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

#1257 Current Rank
#1211 Last Week
#1068 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.

Deepchannel Duelist Deepchannel Duelist
+1% Synergy $0.23
Merrow Skyswimmer Merrow Skyswimmer
+1% Synergy $0.12
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+1% Synergy $0.26
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
0% Synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom Sygg, Wanderbrine Shield Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
0% Synergy $0.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+81% Synergy $2.24
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+70% Synergy $0.55
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+63% Synergy $6.34
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+60% Synergy $0.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+59% Synergy $0.23
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+59% Synergy $1.74
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.23
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+48% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+47% Synergy $18.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Sun Titan Sun Titan
+46% Synergy $0.25
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+45% Synergy $0.73
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+45% Synergy $0.11
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+44% Synergy $1.58
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+43% Synergy $1.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $0.93
Void Rend Void Rend
+11% Synergy $0.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $34.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $31.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $61.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $14.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $53.63
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $45.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-21% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+40% Synergy $1.66
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+40% Synergy $5.78
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+37% Synergy $8.86
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+35% Synergy $3.66
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+34% Synergy $0.26
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+30% Synergy $0.49
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $4.31
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+28% Synergy $0.22
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+27% Synergy $0.29
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+26% Synergy $0.68
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $3.32
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+25% Synergy $6.80
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+23% Synergy $1.88
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+23% Synergy $0.23
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+23% Synergy $1.44
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+23% Synergy $0.10
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+22% Synergy $2.84
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+20% Synergy $29.73
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+15% Synergy $1.19
Trove Warden Trove Warden
+15% Synergy $0.44
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+14% Synergy $0.94
Admonition Angel Admonition Angel
+14% Synergy $1.10
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.64
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+13% Synergy $0.49
Ruin Ghost Ruin Ghost
+13% Synergy $0.26
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+12% Synergy $0.06
Tameshi, Reality Architect Tameshi, Reality Architect
+12% Synergy $0.23
Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
+11% Synergy $2.11
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+11% Synergy $3.02
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+10% Synergy $0.11
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+10% Synergy $0.15
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+10% Synergy $25.33
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $1.38
Glyph Elemental Glyph Elemental
+8% Synergy $0.13
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+8% Synergy $0.60
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.15
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+8% Synergy $0.69
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+7% Synergy $27.52
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+7% Synergy $1.54
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+7% Synergy $7.80
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+7% Synergy $13.75
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.19
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+7% Synergy $3.81
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $7.61
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+6% Synergy $1.27
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+5% Synergy $2.97
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+5% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.77
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $9.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+15% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.93
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.10
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.51
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+10% Synergy $1.82
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $1.86
Esper Charm Esper Charm
+8% Synergy $0.36
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+8% Synergy $0.22
Brought Back Brought Back
+8% Synergy $1.53
Tithe Tithe
+8% Synergy $24.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.44
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+7% Synergy $1.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.81
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+6% Synergy $5.91
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+6% Synergy $0.04
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $6.54
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+6% Synergy $3.09
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.35
Dissipate Dissipate
+5% Synergy $0.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.50
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.17
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.87
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.80
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.26
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.11
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $3.08
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.56
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.65
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $62.72
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.42
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $4.24
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

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

Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+28% Synergy $3.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.52
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+22% Synergy $4.77
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $3.13
Single Combat Single Combat
+13% Synergy $0.45
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+11% Synergy $0.16
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+10% Synergy $0.14
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+10% Synergy $3.20
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy $8.47
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.43
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $2.73
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $0.96
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.24
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+6% Synergy $0.32
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.54
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.48
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.97
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.04
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $1.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $6.86
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.86
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $30.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.42
Vindicate Vindicate
+1% Synergy $0.72
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.43
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $9.10
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $2.35
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $4.14
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.79
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+41% Synergy $31.64
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+36% Synergy $21.25
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+34% Synergy $11.05
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+31% Synergy $0.10
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+28% Synergy $2.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $41.18
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+25% Synergy $0.35
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+25% Synergy $0.42
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+24% Synergy $4.74
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+21% Synergy $2.84
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+20% Synergy $2.35
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+20% Synergy $0.15
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $37.16
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+17% Synergy $2.37
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.85
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+14% Synergy $0.23
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+13% Synergy $2.39
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+13% Synergy $0.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $24.06
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+12% Synergy $0.72
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+11% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.38
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+10% Synergy $7.22
World Map World Map
+10% Synergy $0.11
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+9% Synergy $50.79
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+8% Synergy $0.77
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.09
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+8% Synergy $2.61
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $9.99
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $5.18
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $21.61
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $13.88
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $0.90
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+6% Synergy $0.39
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+6% Synergy $0.37
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+6% Synergy $3.63
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+6% Synergy $0.38
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+6% Synergy $0.44
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $44.79
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.04
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $7.19
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+5% Synergy $12.56
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $13.35
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $1.07
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+2% Synergy $29.79

Enchantments

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

Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+33% Synergy $0.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+32% Synergy $24.31
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+28% Synergy $2.34
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+23% Synergy $2.31
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+16% Synergy $0.23
Copy Land Copy Land
+14% Synergy $1.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $3.28
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+9% Synergy $4.88
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+8% Synergy $0.42
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+8% Synergy $2.38
Trade Routes Trade Routes
+8% Synergy $3.53
Blanket of Night Blanket of Night
+8% Synergy $0.98
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+7% Synergy $16.85
Ior Ruin Expedition Ior Ruin Expedition
+6% Synergy $0.10
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.22
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.38
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+5% Synergy $2.24
Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.07
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $2.10
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.94
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $5.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.92
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $13.23
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $3.23

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+16% Synergy $1.02

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+41% Synergy $2.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $53.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+15% Synergy $27.86
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+15% Synergy $34.22
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.11
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.46
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $5.01
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $7.91
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.55
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.95
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+6% Synergy $1.67
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+6% Synergy $4.46
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.22
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.66
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $8.46
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.59
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $98.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $1.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $0.72
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-23% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-23% Synergy $0.87
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-25% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-35% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-36% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-41% Synergy $4.41

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+39% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+23% Synergy $4.93
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+17% Synergy $0.17
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+16% Synergy $5.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.09
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+14% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.16
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.14
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+11% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+11% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.47
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+10% Synergy $0.81
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $30.30
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $1.49
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.81
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+4% Synergy $12.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $23.91
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+4% Synergy $11.81
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.77
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $14.36
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $13.60
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+2% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $16.58
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.15
Scrubland Scrubland
-2% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.21
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.56
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $18.24
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $7.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $7.94
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $9.01
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-14% Synergy $0.28
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-19% Synergy $12.50
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-21% Synergy $18.51
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-21% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-22% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-22% Synergy $2.86
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-22% Synergy $15.20
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-23% Synergy $0.25
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-23% Synergy $0.68
Underground River Underground River
-24% Synergy $1.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-34% Synergy $0.12