Dakkon Blackblade (Commander) - 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
Erode
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blackblade Reforged
93%inclusion105 decks113 decks
90%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
76%inclusion86 decks113 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
76%inclusion86 decks113 decks
71%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
74%inclusion84 decks113 decks
67%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
74%inclusion84 decks113 decks
61%synergy
Walking Atlas
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
59%synergy
Burnished Hart
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
57%inclusion64 decks113 decks
54%synergy
Expedition Map
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion79 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion64 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion57 decks113 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion57 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Void Rend
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Kor Cartographer
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Felidar Retreat
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-24%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Wayfarer
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Baleful Strix
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Emeria Angel
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Scaretiller
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Roil Elemental
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Oblivion Sower
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Tribute Mage
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
16%synergy
PuPu UFO
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Trove Warden
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
General's Enforcer
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Verge Rangers
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Admonition Angel
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Warhound
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Glyph Elemental
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Ruin Ghost
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Patron of the Moon
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Bastion Protector
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Jin Sakai, Ghost of Tsushima
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Strike
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Tithe
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Stinging Study
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-20%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Charm
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Profane Tutor
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Time Wipe
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Planar Birth
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Forge and Frontier
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
36%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Explorer's Scope
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Navigation Orb
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
14%synergy
World Map
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Riddles
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Armillary Sphere
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Seer's Sundial
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Vorpal Sword
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Copy Land
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Trade Routes
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
All That Glitters
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Quest for the Necropolis
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon Blackblade
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Terrain Generator
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
The Black Gate
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Vesuva
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion87 decks113 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion61 decks113 decks
-34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-37%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-34%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion105 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion105 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Island
93%inclusion105 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion90 decks113 decks
-13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
-18%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
-31%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
-20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-19%synergy
Esper Panorama
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-18%synergy
Vault of Champions
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-21%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-18%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-21%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-23%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy