Dakkon Blackblade (Commander) - Upgraded 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
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blackblade Reforged
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
94%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Walking Atlas
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Expedition Map
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Sun Titan
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Felidar Retreat
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Void Rend
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Burnished Hart
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Emeria Angel
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
The Reality Chip
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Kor Cartographer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Scaretiller
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Baleful Strix
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Trove Warden
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Tribute Mage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
PuPu UFO
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Admonition Angel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sand Scout
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Oblivion Sower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Patron of the Moon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Trophy Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wonder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Roil Elemental
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Oni
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mindblade Render
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mulldrifter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Glyph Elemental
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ruin Ghost
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tiller Engine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tomik, Distinguished Advokist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Verge Rangers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tithe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Miscalculation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Strike
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Esper Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Abolish
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Brought Back
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Profane Tutor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Estates
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planar Birth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Fated Clash
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Aang's Journey
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Explorer's Scope
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Navigation Orb
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Horn of Greed
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lashwrithe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mirran Safehouse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Armillary Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Chariot of Victory
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Assault Suit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Regalia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Adventuring Gear
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Plate Armor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nightmare Lash
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Aqueous Form
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Trade Routes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Blanket of Night
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Wings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Oath of Lieges
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Unfulfilled Desires
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Copy Land
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon Blackblade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Terrain Generator
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Maze of Ith
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Arid Archway
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Town
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Vale
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Chasm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Karoo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Weather Maker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-32%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Horizon of Progress
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Esper Panorama
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-30%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy