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Dakkon Blackblade
Price tag $2.45

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

#1175 Current Rank
#1095 Last Week
#1102 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.

Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $5.87
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+4% Synergy $2.75
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+3% Synergy $6.96
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+2% Synergy $0.68
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+1% Synergy $23.45

High Synergy Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+80% Synergy $3.17
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+70% Synergy $0.60
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+62% Synergy $7.29
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+59% Synergy $0.28
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+59% Synergy $1.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+59% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $0.31
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+47% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+47% Synergy $20.26

Top Cards

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

Sun Titan Sun Titan
+45% Synergy $0.32
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+45% Synergy $0.65
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+44% Synergy $1.34
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+44% Synergy $0.14
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+44% Synergy $0.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $0.91
Void Rend Void Rend
+11% Synergy $0.77
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.52
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.97

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 $34.13
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $36.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $55.57
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $68.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $17.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $64.98
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $67.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-21% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+40% Synergy $5.39
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+39% Synergy $1.89
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+36% Synergy $9.31
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+35% Synergy $3.46
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+33% Synergy $0.34
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+31% Synergy $0.62
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+28% Synergy $0.18
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $7.40
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+28% Synergy $0.29
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+26% Synergy $1.11
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+26% Synergy $14.45
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $3.47
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+23% Synergy $1.80
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+23% Synergy $0.73
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+22% Synergy $3.42
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+22% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+21% Synergy $0.39
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+19% Synergy $28.58
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+15% Synergy $1.14
Trove Warden Trove Warden
+15% Synergy $0.39
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+13% Synergy $1.06
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.45
Admonition Angel Admonition Angel
+13% Synergy $1.14
Ruin Ghost Ruin Ghost
+13% Synergy $0.33
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+11% Synergy $0.41
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+11% Synergy $0.11
Tameshi, Reality Architect Tameshi, Reality Architect
+11% Synergy $0.47
Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
+11% Synergy $2.89
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+10% Synergy $2.10
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+10% Synergy $3.05
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+10% Synergy $27.76
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+9% Synergy $0.27
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+9% Synergy $0.30
Glyph Elemental Glyph Elemental
+8% Synergy $0.22
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+8% Synergy $0.29
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+7% Synergy $13.26
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+7% Synergy $8.67
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+7% Synergy $0.58
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+7% Synergy $3.64
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+7% Synergy $0.30
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+7% Synergy $1.07
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.73
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+6% Synergy $26.44
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+6% Synergy $1.76
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $14.05
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+5% Synergy $0.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $2.76
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+4% Synergy $0.56
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $16.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+15% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.30
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.08
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.53
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+10% Synergy $3.63
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $0.71
Esper Charm Esper Charm
+8% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.55
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+8% Synergy $0.35
Brought Back Brought Back
+8% Synergy $2.28
Tithe Tithe
+8% Synergy $36.69
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+7% Synergy $1.46
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.11
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+6% Synergy $13.65
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+6% Synergy $3.05
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $5.60
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+5% Synergy $0.17
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.55
Dissipate Dissipate
+5% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $13.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+3% Synergy $1.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.43
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.20
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.39
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+1% Synergy $3.09
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.33
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.04
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $69.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $6.80
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $0.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $56.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.04

Sorceries

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

Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+28% Synergy $4.73
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.33
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+20% Synergy $5.04
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $2.68
Single Combat Single Combat
+13% Synergy $0.41
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+10% Synergy $0.26
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+10% Synergy $0.30
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+10% Synergy $3.43
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy $9.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $3.29
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $3.07
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $1.05
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.27
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+6% Synergy $0.32
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.26
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.34
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.74
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.26
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $2.58
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $4.71
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.07
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.96
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.79
Vindicate Vindicate
+1% Synergy $0.86
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.59
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $8.93
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $3.01
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $4.79
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.53
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $9.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+40% Synergy $30.56
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+36% Synergy $7.10
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+34% Synergy $10.90
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+30% Synergy $0.21
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+27% Synergy $2.26
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $36.02
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+25% Synergy $1.43
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+25% Synergy $0.41
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+25% Synergy $0.55
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+20% Synergy $3.93
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+20% Synergy $2.56
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+19% Synergy $0.23
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $39.15
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.83
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy $3.33
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+14% Synergy $0.36
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+13% Synergy $0.26
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $28.45
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+12% Synergy $1.53
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+12% Synergy $1.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $3.56
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+10% Synergy $6.21
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+10% Synergy $0.24
World Map World Map
+9% Synergy $0.23
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+9% Synergy $56.25
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $6.46
The Regalia The Regalia
+7% Synergy $1.03
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $19.52
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+7% Synergy $0.84
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $2.84
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.23
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $7.28
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+6% Synergy $0.43
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+6% Synergy $5.74
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+6% Synergy $0.34
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $47.45
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $14.78
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.70
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $7.43
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+5% Synergy $13.17
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+5% Synergy $0.48
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+5% Synergy $0.40
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $1.08
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $11.97
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+1% Synergy $39.62

Enchantments

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

Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+33% Synergy $0.36
Land Tax Land Tax
+32% Synergy $15.72
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+28% Synergy $3.11
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+23% Synergy $3.46
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+16% Synergy $0.37
Copy Land Copy Land
+14% Synergy $1.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $3.70
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+8% Synergy $0.41
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+8% Synergy $1.92
Trade Routes Trade Routes
+8% Synergy $3.86
Blanket of Night Blanket of Night
+8% Synergy $1.17
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+7% Synergy $4.32
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+6% Synergy $18.20
Ior Ruin Expedition Ior Ruin Expedition
+6% Synergy $0.13
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.48
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+5% Synergy $2.37
Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.17
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.56
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $3.92
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $3.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $17.30
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $3.42

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+16% Synergy $1.13

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+41% Synergy $2.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $58.63
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+15% Synergy $29.75
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+14% Synergy $29.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.53
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $1.11
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $9.82
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.81
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $22.89
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+7% Synergy $4.97
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.05
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+6% Synergy $1.69
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.88
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.16
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $4.43
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $39.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.54
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $122.46
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $28.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $2.90
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-21% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-22% Synergy $1.18
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-24% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-35% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-36% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-40% Synergy $2.69

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+39% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+23% Synergy $1.03
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+18% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+15% Synergy $0.33
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+15% Synergy $6.53
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.27
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.26
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+11% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+10% Synergy $0.40
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.64
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+10% Synergy $1.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $39.10
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $1.04
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.55
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.11
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+4% Synergy $14.82
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $2.76
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $28.81
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $11.74
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.11
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.15
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.43
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $12.90
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy $3000.00
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.25
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $19.05
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $10.14
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $6.97
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $11.90
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-14% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.31
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-19% Synergy $14.11
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-21% Synergy $30.66
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-21% Synergy $0.35
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-22% Synergy $3.13
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-22% Synergy $17.99
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-23% Synergy $0.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-23% Synergy $0.32
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-23% Synergy $0.34
Underground River Underground River
-24% Synergy $1.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-34% Synergy $0.30