Dakkon Blackblade (Commander) - Expensive Lands Matter

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
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Walking Atlas
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Felidar Retreat
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Burnished Hart
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Sun Titan
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Wayfarer's Bauble
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Land Tax
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Expedition Map
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Kor Cartographer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Dreamscape Artist
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Oblivion Sower
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Emeria Angel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
The Reality Chip
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Roil Elemental
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
PuPu UFO
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Patron of the Moon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Grappling Kraken
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tribute Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Claim Jumper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Admonition Angel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Serra Paragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Ruin Ghost
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Hedron Crab
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ruin Crab
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Trove Warden
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Scaretiller
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Glyph Elemental
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Golden Guardian
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tiller Engine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Verge Rangers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sand Scout
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kefnet the Mindful
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Tithe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Brought Back
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Second Sunrise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Faith's Reward
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Deprive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Filth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Painful Truths
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Lórien Revealed
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reprocess
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Planar Birth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Explorer's Scope
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
The Water Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Seer's Sundial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Horn of Greed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Navigation Orb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Zuran Orb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Druidic Satchel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Riddles
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Titania
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Retreat to Hagra
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Copy Land
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Treachery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Trade Routes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Excavation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Vale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scorched Ruins
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Chasm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cactus Preserve
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dark Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-41%synergy
Lands
Tundra
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Horizon of Progress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy