Dakkon Blackblade (Commander) - Upgraded 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
Blackblade Reforged
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Walking Atlas
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Felidar Retreat
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Emeria Angel
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Sun Titan
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Expedition Map
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Void Rend
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Land Tax
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Dreamscape Artist
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
PuPu UFO
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Burnished Hart
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
The Reality Chip
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Kor Cartographer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Roil Elemental
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Baleful Strix
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Admonition Angel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Scaretiller
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Trove Warden
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Oblivion Sower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tribute Mage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Patron of the Moon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ruin Ghost
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tiller Engine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ruin Crab
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grappling Kraken
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Glyph Elemental
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Crab
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fearless Fledgling
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tideforce Elemental
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Loyal Warhound
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Serra Paragon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Dread Presence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Faith's Reward
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wild Unraveling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Second Sunrise
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tithe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Brought Back
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dissipate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Utter End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Profane Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Compulsive Research
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Planar Birth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Plague Wind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reprocess
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Damn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Legions to Ashes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Explorer's Scope
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Navigation Orb
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
World Map
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Horn of Greed
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
The Regalia
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Zuran Orb
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Seer's Sundial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mirran Safehouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Armillary Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chariot of Victory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Riddles
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Batterskull
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wanderer's Twig
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Retreat to Coralhelm
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Search for Azcanta
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Trade Routes
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Copy Land
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Noggle the Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Excavation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Ior Ruin Expedition
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Wings
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Unfulfilled Desires
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Profane Procession
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Parallax Tide
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Terrain Generator
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Town
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Maze of Ith
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Dark Depths
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Tolaria West
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Thespian's Stage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Kjeldoran Outpost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-34%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-43%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-31%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-27%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy