Dakkon Blackblade (Commander) - Core

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
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Page, Loose Leaf
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blackblade Reforged
87%inclusion173 decks200 decks
84%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
74%inclusion147 decks200 decks
72%synergy
Burnished Hart
71%inclusion142 decks200 decks
68%synergy
Walking Atlas
67%inclusion134 decks200 decks
66%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
79%inclusion157 decks200 decks
65%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion136 decks200 decks
63%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
69%inclusion138 decks200 decks
62%synergy
Kor Cartographer
55%inclusion110 decks200 decks
55%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
54%inclusion108 decks200 decks
53%synergy
Felidar Retreat
54%inclusion108 decks200 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion126 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion120 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion115 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
56%inclusion113 decks200 decks
48%synergy
Void Rend
49%inclusion98 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion96 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
44%inclusion88 decks200 decks
44%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
44%inclusion87 decks200 decks
42%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
42%synergy
Expedition Map
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
42%inclusion83 decks200 decks
41%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
39%inclusion77 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Scaretiller
38%inclusion76 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Oblivion Sower
37%inclusion73 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Emeria Angel
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Baleful Strix
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
33%inclusion65 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
30%inclusion57 decks189 decks
30%synergy
Roil Elemental
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
27%inclusion54 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Trove Warden
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Admonition Angel
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
20%synergy
PuPu UFO
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Claim Jumper
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Ruin Ghost
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Verge Rangers
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Tribute Mage
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
-15%synergy
Patron of the Moon
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Glyph Elemental
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
11%synergy
General's Enforcer
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Tiller Engine
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Ruin Crab
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Serra Paragon
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Grappling Kraken
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Crab
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Golden Guardian
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Fearless Fledgling
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Esper Charm
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
-17%synergy
Brought Back
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
-11%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Faith's Reward
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Tithe
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Profane Tutor
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Time Wipe
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Painful Truths
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Planar Birth
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
40%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
35%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Explorer's Scope
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
33%inclusion65 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Navigation Orb
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion49 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Seer's Sundial
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion29 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Riddles
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
10%synergy
World Map
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Lashwrithe
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Armillary Sphere
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Druidic Satchel
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Rope
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Titania
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Map
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Nightmare Lash
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Retreat to Coralhelm
37%inclusion74 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion48 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Copy Land
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Ior Ruin Expedition
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
-12%synergy
Forge Anew
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Quest for the Necropolis
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Trade Routes
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Profane Procession
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Blanket of Night
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
6%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Soul Stair Expedition
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon Blackblade
24%inclusion48 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion120 decks200 decks
50%synergy
Terrain Generator
49%inclusion98 decks200 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Depths
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion133 decks200 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion107 decks200 decks
-34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-25%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
-43%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-24%synergy
Mind Stone
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-39%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion187 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion187 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion186 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion144 decks200 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
53%inclusion105 decks200 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
52%inclusion104 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion86 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion81 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion73 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
-17%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion63 decks200 decks
-27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion63 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
-21%synergy
Obscura Storefront
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion49 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion49 decks200 decks
-14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
-21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
-26%synergy
Esper Panorama
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Horizon of Progress
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
-22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
-21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
-22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
5%synergy