Dakkon Blackblade (Commander) - Core Voltron

Arnaud Gompertz
Apr 22, 2026
Three Esper-cially Spicy Brews
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud digs into some underplayed Commander brews for the Esper color combination.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Blackblade Reforged
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
93%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Burnished Hart
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Walking Atlas
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Terrain Generator
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Kor Cartographer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Expedition Map
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Scaretiller
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Profane Tutor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Sun Titan
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Roil Elemental
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Emeria Angel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Oblivion Sower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Verge Rangers
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ruin Ghost
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
General's Enforcer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Trophy Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glyph Elemental
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Admonition Angel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Trove Warden
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Arbiter of the Ideal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Warhound
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Council of Four
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Shade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chief of the Edge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Windborn Muse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Strike
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Hagra Mauling
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Esper Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Divert Disaster
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Stinging Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Render Silent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Opt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Rebellious Strike
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Focus the Mind
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Time Wipe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Distortion Strike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thaumatic Compass
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Navigation Orb
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Seer's Sundial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Moonsilver Key
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Armillary Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Riddles
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Lashwrithe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Nightmare Lash
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Eye
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Monument to Perfection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Renegade Map
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
The Regalia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Copy Land
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Blanket of Night
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Righteous Authority
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Quest for the Necropolis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Righteous Aura
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Profane Procession
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Security Bypass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aligned Heart
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon Blackblade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Restless Anchorage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dark Depths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Grange
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Restless Reef
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-35%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Raffine's Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Godless Shrine
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Obscura Storefront
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hagra Mauling
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Horizon of Progress
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Esper Panorama
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Watery Grave
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy