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Dakkon Blackblade
Price tag $2.27

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

#1117 Current Rank
#1096 Last Week
#1031 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.

Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+1% Synergy $0.70
Zuko's Conviction Zuko's Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.10
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
0% Synergy $3.36
Meteor Sword Meteor Sword
0% Synergy $0.15
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-3% Synergy $34.04

High Synergy Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+81% Synergy $2.34
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+69% Synergy $0.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+63% Synergy $5.38
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+59% Synergy $4.77
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+59% Synergy $0.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+57% Synergy $0.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.20
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+49% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+48% Synergy $17.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+48% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Sun Titan Sun Titan
+46% Synergy $0.20
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+45% Synergy $0.96
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+45% Synergy $0.12
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+44% Synergy $1.87
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+42% Synergy $1.96
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.20
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $1.71
Void Rend Void Rend
+11% Synergy $0.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.06

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 $33.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $30.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $13.35
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $57.97
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $49.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $40.38
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-21% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+41% Synergy $5.74
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+40% Synergy $1.25
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+38% Synergy $7.05
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+36% Synergy $2.98
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+33% Synergy $0.27
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+31% Synergy $0.75
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $1.89
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+28% Synergy $0.15
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+27% Synergy $0.57
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+26% Synergy $3.07
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+26% Synergy $0.28
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+26% Synergy $6.41
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+24% Synergy $1.75
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+23% Synergy $0.63
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+23% Synergy $0.22
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+23% Synergy $0.13
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+22% Synergy $2.76
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+20% Synergy $28.07
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+16% Synergy $1.14
Trove Warden Trove Warden
+16% Synergy $0.40
Admonition Angel Admonition Angel
+15% Synergy $1.10
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+14% Synergy $1.77
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.55
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+13% Synergy $0.41
Ruin Ghost Ruin Ghost
+13% Synergy $0.31
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+12% Synergy $0.06
Tameshi, Reality Architect Tameshi, Reality Architect
+12% Synergy $0.20
Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
+12% Synergy $1.69
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+11% Synergy $2.21
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+10% Synergy $0.08
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+10% Synergy $22.67
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+10% Synergy $0.11
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+8% Synergy $0.99
Glyph Elemental Glyph Elemental
+8% Synergy $0.06
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+8% Synergy $0.52
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+8% Synergy $7.67
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.13
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+8% Synergy $0.75
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+7% Synergy $26.03
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+7% Synergy $10.33
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+7% Synergy $1.84
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+7% Synergy $3.14
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $7.43
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+6% Synergy $1.30
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+5% Synergy $2.79
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+5% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.79
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $9.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $42.73

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 $1.58
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.14
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.50
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+11% Synergy $1.94
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $1.25
Esper Charm Esper Charm
+8% Synergy $0.37
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+8% Synergy $0.19
Tithe Tithe
+8% Synergy $23.38
Brought Back Brought Back
+8% Synergy $1.71
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.61
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+7% Synergy $1.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $5.63
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+6% Synergy $5.97
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+6% Synergy $3.22
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $6.05
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $1.95
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+5% Synergy $0.07
Dissipate Dissipate
+5% Synergy $0.10
Desertion Desertion
+5% Synergy $0.91
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.43
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.22
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.96
Utter End Utter End
+2% Synergy $0.09
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.55
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.24
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.63
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $45.83
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $63.77
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $1.89

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
+22% Synergy $0.45
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+22% Synergy $4.50
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $1.82
Single Combat Single Combat
+14% Synergy $0.47
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+11% Synergy $0.10
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+10% Synergy $0.34
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+10% Synergy $3.19
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy $7.66
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $2.70
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.83
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $0.90
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.28
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+6% Synergy $0.31
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.54
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+6% Synergy $0.52
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.07
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.06
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $1.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.13
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.52
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.46
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $6.57
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.49
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.27
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $8.90
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $2.12
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.84
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.39
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+41% Synergy $30.94
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+37% Synergy $20.95
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+35% Synergy $8.73
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+31% Synergy $0.12
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+28% Synergy $1.63
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $36.41
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+26% Synergy $0.38
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+25% Synergy $0.40
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+24% Synergy $3.70
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+21% Synergy $1.55
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+20% Synergy $2.04
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+20% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $37.91
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.77
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy $2.52
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+14% Synergy $0.20
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+13% Synergy $2.25
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+13% Synergy $0.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $19.89
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+12% Synergy $0.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.86
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+11% Synergy $0.23
World Map World Map
+11% Synergy $0.07
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+10% Synergy $7.19
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+9% Synergy $44.04
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $4.38
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+8% Synergy $18.29
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+8% Synergy $0.72
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+8% Synergy $2.95
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $9.65
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.11
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $13.50
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $0.84
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $43.68
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+6% Synergy $0.28
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+6% Synergy $6.65
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+6% Synergy $0.20
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $12.96
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+6% Synergy $0.40
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+6% Synergy $3.31
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+6% Synergy $0.42
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.81
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+4% Synergy $32.48
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $12.56
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $0.84

Enchantments

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

Land Tax Land Tax
+32% Synergy $20.00
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+32% Synergy $0.25
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+28% Synergy $4.13
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+23% Synergy $2.27
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+16% Synergy $0.24
Copy Land Copy Land
+14% Synergy $1.14
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $3.36
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+10% Synergy $4.03
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+8% Synergy $0.39
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+8% Synergy $2.32
Trade Routes Trade Routes
+8% Synergy $3.56
Blanket of Night Blanket of Night
+8% Synergy $0.95
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+7% Synergy $16.35
Ior Ruin Expedition Ior Ruin Expedition
+7% Synergy $0.10
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.17
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.35
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+5% Synergy $2.33
Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.08
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.80
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.75
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $9.06
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $11.71
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $2.77

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+16% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+42% Synergy $2.39
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $46.26
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+17% Synergy $30.56
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+14% Synergy $25.66
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.63
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.11
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $6.48
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $7.19
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $21.30
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $10.48
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+6% Synergy $1.38
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+6% Synergy $3.62
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.21
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $4.93
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $7.73
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $34.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $89.88
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $0.92
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-24% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-24% Synergy $0.59
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-26% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-34% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-35% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-40% Synergy $2.87

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+39% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+23% Synergy $4.69
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+17% Synergy $0.16
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+16% Synergy $4.68
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.11
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+14% Synergy $0.17
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.07
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+10% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+10% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.48
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $30.82
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+9% Synergy $0.80
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $2.46
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $5.63
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+4% Synergy $11.54
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $20.39
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+4% Synergy $11.78
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.06
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $14.57
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+2% Synergy $0.11
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $14.85
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Scrubland Scrubland
-2% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.18
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.82
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $15.00
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $17.19
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $6.59
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-8% Synergy $0.23
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $7.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-14% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-19% Synergy $10.84
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-20% Synergy $0.16
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-21% Synergy $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-21% Synergy $17.24
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-21% Synergy $1.83
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-22% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-22% Synergy $13.80
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-23% Synergy $0.59
Underground River Underground River
-23% Synergy $0.96
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-34% Synergy $0.14