Dakkon Blackblade (Commander) - Expensive

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
Eclipsed Steppe
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Coercive Impetus
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion126 decks180 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion119 decks180 decks
61%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
57%inclusion102 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Walking Atlas
54%inclusion97 decks180 decks
53%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
51%inclusion92 decks180 decks
50%synergy
Land Tax
56%inclusion101 decks180 decks
50%synergy
Expedition Map
50%inclusion90 decks180 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
50%inclusion90 decks180 decks
48%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
51%inclusion92 decks180 decks
44%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion130 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion103 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion97 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion94 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion90 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion89 decks180 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion89 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion88 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
45%inclusion81 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion101 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion94 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Field of the Dead
44%inclusion80 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion76 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion74 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion68 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Kor Cartographer
40%inclusion72 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
38%inclusion69 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
37%inclusion67 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
34%inclusion62 decks180 decks
34%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
33%inclusion59 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Baleful Strix
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Emeria Angel
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Roil Elemental
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Oblivion Sower
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
16%synergy
PuPu UFO
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Scaretiller
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Tribute Mage
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Claim Jumper
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Serra Paragon
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Patron of the Moon
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Admonition Angel
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Trove Warden
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Clone
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Ruin Ghost
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Royal Assassin
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion70 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Void Rend
38%inclusion69 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Tithe
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
-15%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Stinging Study
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Brought Back
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Darkness
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Second Sunrise
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Faith's Reward
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Utter End
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Holy Day
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Terror
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Boomerang
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion76 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
38%inclusion68 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Profane Tutor
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Planar Birth
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Fabricate
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Braingeyser
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion74 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
41%inclusion73 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
37%inclusion66 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Explorer's Scope
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Horn of Greed
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Zuran Orb
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Seer's Sundial
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Navigation Orb
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Riddles
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
5%synergy
World Map
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
41%inclusion73 decks180 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion57 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
-9%synergy
Copy Land
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Greed
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Control Magic
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon Blackblade
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion101 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion90 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Terrain Generator
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Strip Mine
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Field
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Urborg
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Dark Depths
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion158 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion117 decks180 decks
-23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
-34%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
-29%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
-22%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-25%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Tundra
96%inclusion173 decks180 decks
80%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion171 decks180 decks
79%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion170 decks180 decks
79%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion170 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion168 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion168 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion146 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion146 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion145 decks180 decks
-12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion143 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion138 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion138 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Raffine's Tower
63%inclusion114 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion55 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
30%inclusion54 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
-21%synergy
Horizon of Progress
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
-26%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
-40%synergy
Glacial Fortress
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
-29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
-23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
-46%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
-25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
-1%synergy