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Dakkon Blackblade
Price tag $2.51

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

#1258 Current Rank
#1320 Last Week
#1121 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Dakkon Blackblade.

New Cards

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

Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+3% Synergy $2.50
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $5.37
Swordsman's Steel Swordsman's Steel
+2% Synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
+2% Synergy $6.60
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+2% Synergy $5.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+79% Synergy $3.53
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+69% Synergy $0.51
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+61% Synergy $5.78
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+58% Synergy $1.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+58% Synergy $0.30
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+58% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.31
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+47% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $0.38
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+46% Synergy $19.23

Top Cards

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

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+44% Synergy $0.75
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+44% Synergy $0.91
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+44% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+43% Synergy $1.29
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+43% Synergy $0.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+31% Synergy $1.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $1.22
Void Rend Void Rend
+10% Synergy $0.68
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+17% Synergy $31.82
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $53.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $72.10
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $18.15
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $60.87
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $66.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-20% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+39% Synergy $5.69
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+38% Synergy $2.17
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+34% Synergy $9.19
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+33% Synergy $3.44
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+33% Synergy $0.31
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+30% Synergy $0.63
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+29% Synergy $0.37
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+28% Synergy $0.53
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+26% Synergy $4.55
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+25% Synergy $13.65
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+24% Synergy $0.97
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+23% Synergy $4.03
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+23% Synergy $1.97
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+22% Synergy $0.77
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+22% Synergy $3.34
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+21% Synergy $0.24
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.43
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+19% Synergy $30.29
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+15% Synergy $1.26
Trove Warden Trove Warden
+14% Synergy $0.49
Admonition Angel Admonition Angel
+13% Synergy $0.86
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+12% Synergy $0.95
Ruin Ghost Ruin Ghost
+12% Synergy $0.37
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+12% Synergy $0.32
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+11% Synergy $0.11
Tameshi, Reality Architect Tameshi, Reality Architect
+10% Synergy $0.32
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+10% Synergy $0.44
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+10% Synergy $3.04
Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
+10% Synergy $3.56
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+10% Synergy $3.12
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+9% Synergy $25.96
Glyph Elemental Glyph Elemental
+9% Synergy $0.27
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+8% Synergy $0.26
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+8% Synergy $0.30
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+7% Synergy $0.29
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+7% Synergy $8.17
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+7% Synergy $0.58
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.31
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+7% Synergy $13.02
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.78
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+6% Synergy $0.70
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+6% Synergy $3.57
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+6% Synergy $2.05
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+6% Synergy $26.53
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $13.69
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+4% Synergy $0.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.11
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $17.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $59.32

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 $2.01
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.11
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.47
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+10% Synergy $3.33
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+8% Synergy $0.31
Brought Back Brought Back
+8% Synergy $3.06
Esper Charm Esper Charm
+7% Synergy $0.37
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $0.86
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.79
Tithe Tithe
+7% Synergy $37.45
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+7% Synergy $1.67
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+5% Synergy $2.98
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $18.49
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $4.73
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+5% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.79
Dissipate Dissipate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.58
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $14.14
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.23
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.45
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.33
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.31
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+0% Synergy $3.63
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $64.63
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.90
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $1.10
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.00
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $58.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.27

Sorceries

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

Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+27% Synergy $4.62
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+22% Synergy $0.32
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+19% Synergy $5.52
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $2.81
Single Combat Single Combat
+13% Synergy $0.62
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+9% Synergy $0.32
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+9% Synergy $0.34
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+9% Synergy $3.71
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy $8.64
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $1.12
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $3.50
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.91
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+6% Synergy $0.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.33
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.67
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.23
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.03
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $2.47
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $3.67
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.11
Austere Command Austere Command
+0% Synergy $0.42
Fabricate Fabricate
+0% Synergy $9.53
Vindicate Vindicate
+0% Synergy $0.73
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+0% Synergy $2.61
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $4.94
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.75
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+40% Synergy $34.13
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+36% Synergy $5.16
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+33% Synergy $9.50
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+29% Synergy $0.17
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+25% Synergy $2.10
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+25% Synergy $30.98
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+24% Synergy $0.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+24% Synergy $1.26
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+23% Synergy $0.66
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+19% Synergy $2.25
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+19% Synergy $2.69
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+18% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+17% Synergy $39.40
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy $3.65
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+15% Synergy $1.01
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+13% Synergy $0.35
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+12% Synergy $0.30
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+11% Synergy $1.18
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+11% Synergy $1.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $26.88
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+9% Synergy $0.26
World Map World Map
+9% Synergy $0.22
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+9% Synergy $51.30
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+9% Synergy $7.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.44
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $6.54
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+7% Synergy $0.82
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $3.54
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $21.73
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.23
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $1.15
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $7.90
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+5% Synergy $0.38
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+5% Synergy $0.47
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+5% Synergy $10.32
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+5% Synergy $0.62
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $46.47
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $12.74
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+4% Synergy $8.10
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $4.17
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+4% Synergy $14.55
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+3% Synergy $1.18
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+2% Synergy $12.01
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+0% Synergy $41.06

Enchantments

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

Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+32% Synergy $0.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+31% Synergy $13.49
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+29% Synergy $2.76
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+22% Synergy $3.60
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+16% Synergy $0.35
Copy Land Copy Land
+13% Synergy $1.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $4.22
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+8% Synergy $0.38
Trade Routes Trade Routes
+8% Synergy $4.30
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+8% Synergy $1.81
Blanket of Night Blanket of Night
+7% Synergy $1.13
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+6% Synergy $4.28
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+6% Synergy $18.46
Ior Ruin Expedition Ior Ruin Expedition
+6% Synergy $0.23
Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.19
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+5% Synergy $2.50
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.35
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.57
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.59
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $5.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $12.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.72
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $19.62
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $3.11

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+15% Synergy $1.14

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+40% Synergy $2.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+21% Synergy $63.55
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+14% Synergy $39.40
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+14% Synergy $33.04
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.56
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy $0.70
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $11.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.85
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $21.70
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+6% Synergy $4.35
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.71
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+6% Synergy $1.84
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.35
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.37
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $2.47
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $40.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $129.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $4.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $2.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-21% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-21% Synergy $1.20
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-23% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-34% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-35% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-40% Synergy $1.62

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+38% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+22% Synergy $3.30
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+17% Synergy $0.24
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+15% Synergy $6.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+14% Synergy $0.34
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+10% Synergy $0.35
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.70
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+10% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+9% Synergy $1.01
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $0.97
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+8% Synergy $37.91
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.79
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+6% Synergy $0.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.79
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.11
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $15.40
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $31.86
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+2% Synergy $12.03
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.02
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+0% Synergy $11.03
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $18.92
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
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 $6.82
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.27
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $16.81
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $8.37
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $9.90
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-8% Synergy $0.34
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $10.77
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-14% Synergy $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-18% Synergy $15.62
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-20% Synergy $28.09
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-20% Synergy $0.41
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-21% Synergy $18.47
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-22% Synergy $1.77
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-22% Synergy $0.33
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-22% Synergy $0.53
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-23% Synergy $0.30
Underground River Underground River
-24% Synergy $1.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-34% Synergy $0.82