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Dakkon Blackblade
Price tag $2.30

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

#1140 Current Rank
#1312 Last Week
#1079 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.

Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+2% Synergy $0.25
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+1% Synergy $0.53
Deepchannel Duelist Deepchannel Duelist
+1% Synergy $0.16
Merrow Skyswimmer Merrow Skyswimmer
+1% Synergy $0.10
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
0% Synergy $0.55

High Synergy Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+80% Synergy $3.99
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+70% Synergy $0.62
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+62% Synergy $8.56
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+59% Synergy $0.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+59% Synergy $0.30
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+59% Synergy $2.75
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.27
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+48% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+47% Synergy $19.86
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $1.16

Top Cards

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

Sun Titan Sun Titan
+46% Synergy $0.35
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+45% Synergy $1.61
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+45% Synergy $0.62
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+45% Synergy $0.11
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+44% Synergy $1.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $2.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.23
Void Rend Void Rend
+11% Synergy $0.50
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.35

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 $36.55
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $32.48
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $61.51
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $15.93
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $63.69
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $7.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $58.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-21% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

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

Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+40% Synergy $1.96
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+40% Synergy $5.15
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+37% Synergy $10.54
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+35% Synergy $5.31
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+34% Synergy $0.31
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+31% Synergy $0.45
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+28% Synergy $0.24
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+28% Synergy $0.35
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $4.80
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+26% Synergy $0.98
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+26% Synergy $8.65
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $3.69
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+23% Synergy $2.52
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+23% Synergy $0.28
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+23% Synergy $0.58
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+22% Synergy $0.38
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+22% Synergy $3.21
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+19% Synergy $28.55
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+15% Synergy $1.20
Trove Warden Trove Warden
+15% Synergy $0.46
Admonition Angel Admonition Angel
+14% Synergy $1.14
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+13% Synergy $0.97
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.69
Ruin Ghost Ruin Ghost
+13% Synergy $0.29
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+12% Synergy $0.44
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+12% Synergy $0.06
Tameshi, Reality Architect Tameshi, Reality Architect
+11% Synergy $0.28
Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
+10% Synergy $2.84
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+10% Synergy $3.19
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+10% Synergy $29.24
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $3.35
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+9% Synergy $0.26
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+9% Synergy $0.32
Glyph Elemental Glyph Elemental
+8% Synergy $0.26
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+7% Synergy $27.93
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+7% Synergy $3.05
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+7% Synergy $8.29
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+7% Synergy $0.62
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+7% Synergy $12.48
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.81
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+7% Synergy $0.34
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+7% Synergy $4.38
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.27
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+6% Synergy $1.53
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $12.83
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+5% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.44
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+4% Synergy $3.56
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $15.71
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+16% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $2.06
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.12
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.54
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+10% Synergy $3.53
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+9% Synergy $2.29
Esper Charm Esper Charm
+8% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.41
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+8% Synergy $0.33
Brought Back Brought Back
+8% Synergy $2.16
Tithe Tithe
+8% Synergy $27.64
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+7% Synergy $1.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $4.85
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+6% Synergy $6.26
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+6% Synergy $3.01
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $5.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $11.91
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+5% Synergy $0.15
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.87
Dissipate Dissipate
+5% Synergy $0.16
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+3% Synergy $1.35
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.18
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.20
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $1.65
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.33
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.95
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $50.50
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $68.48
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $4.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.40
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $53.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.64

Sorceries

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

Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+28% Synergy $4.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.60
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+21% Synergy $4.73
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $3.31
Single Combat Single Combat
+13% Synergy $0.50
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+11% Synergy $0.29
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+10% Synergy $0.29
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+10% Synergy $3.26
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+8% Synergy $9.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.37
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $3.05
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $1.02
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.37
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+6% Synergy $0.36
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.58
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.15
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.33
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.29
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $1.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $7.91
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.97
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $31.15
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.76
Vindicate Vindicate
+1% Synergy $0.86
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.43
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $8.98
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $2.66
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $5.34
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.40
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+41% Synergy $30.71
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+36% Synergy $21.78
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+34% Synergy $10.82
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+30% Synergy $0.20
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+28% Synergy $2.14
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $39.49
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+25% Synergy $4.70
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+25% Synergy $0.52
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+25% Synergy $0.36
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+20% Synergy $3.35
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+20% Synergy $2.50
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+20% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $40.13
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy $3.14
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.98
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+13% Synergy $0.38
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+13% Synergy $0.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $28.23
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+12% Synergy $0.75
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+12% Synergy $2.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.61
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+10% Synergy $0.20
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+10% Synergy $7.50
World Map World Map
+10% Synergy $0.14
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+9% Synergy $50.70
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $5.44
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $10.99
The Regalia The Regalia
+7% Synergy $1.12
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+7% Synergy $0.77
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $3.94
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.25
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $18.85
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $14.83
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+6% Synergy $0.38
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+6% Synergy $3.98
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+6% Synergy $0.41
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+6% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $49.85
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.61
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $7.87
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+5% Synergy $13.33
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+5% Synergy $0.59
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $14.47
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $1.37
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+2% Synergy $36.49

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 $25.67
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+28% Synergy $2.82
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+23% Synergy $2.54
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+16% Synergy $0.27
Copy Land Copy Land
+14% Synergy $1.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $4.29
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+8% Synergy $5.12
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+8% Synergy $0.38
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+8% Synergy $1.92
Trade Routes Trade Routes
+8% Synergy $3.64
Blanket of Night Blanket of Night
+8% Synergy $1.01
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+6% Synergy $17.47
Ior Ruin Expedition Ior Ruin Expedition
+6% Synergy $0.11
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+6% Synergy $2.33
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.32
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.41
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $2.76
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $8.62
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $5.87
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.69
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $16.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $3.22

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+16% Synergy $1.07

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+41% Synergy $2.22
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $52.27
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+15% Synergy $31.12
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+15% Synergy $36.29
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $1.07
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $8.97
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $4.55
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.06
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+7% Synergy $4.65
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.12
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+6% Synergy $1.66
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.36
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.28
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $7.66
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $37.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $111.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $25.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $1.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $2.53
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-22% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-23% Synergy $1.04
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-25% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-35% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-36% Synergy $0.75
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-41% Synergy $2.81

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+39% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+23% Synergy $2.43
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+18% Synergy $0.29
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+16% Synergy $5.58
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+15% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.32
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+11% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.22
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+10% Synergy $0.32
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.58
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+10% Synergy $1.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $35.68
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $1.68
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $4.85
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+4% Synergy $13.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $26.47
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+4% Synergy $11.96
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.98
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $12.96
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+2% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.85
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.20
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.42
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $25.79
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $8.89
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $7.46
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-8% Synergy $0.34
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $11.92
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-15% Synergy $0.40
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-19% Synergy $14.05
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-21% Synergy $25.27
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-21% Synergy $0.36
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-22% Synergy $4.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-22% Synergy $16.44
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-23% Synergy $0.32
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-23% Synergy $0.80
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-24% Synergy $0.39
Underground River Underground River
-24% Synergy $1.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-34% Synergy $0.27