Dakkon Blackblade (Commander) - Budget 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
Walking Atlas
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
90%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Burnished Hart
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Kor Cartographer
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Felidar Retreat
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Emeria Angel
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Sun Titan
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Void Rend
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scaretiller
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
PuPu UFO
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
40%synergy
Baleful Strix
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Ruin Ghost
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Admonition Angel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Trove Warden
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Oblivion Sower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
General's Enforcer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Tideforce Elemental
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Glyph Elemental
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mulldrifter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Starwinder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Shade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Stoic Farmer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fearless Fledgling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Roil Elemental
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ruin Crab
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Verge Rangers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Makindi Ox
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Prowling Felidar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grappling Kraken
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Claim Jumper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Jerboa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Crab
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bloodghast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Divert Disaster
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Strike
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Disenchant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Utter End
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Esper Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mysteries of the Deep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Render Silent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Terror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dream Fracture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Glimmerburst
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Time Wipe
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Profane Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Read the Bones
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Painful Truths
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Single Combat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Merciless Eviction
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Divination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Planar Birth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Reconstruction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Stargaze
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Seer's Sundial
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Navigation Orb
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
World Map
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Expedition Map
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Explorer's Scope
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fireshrieker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Armillary Sphere
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Riddles
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Cloak
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Regalia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Adventuring Gear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Druidic Satchel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Eternity Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Titania
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Retreat to Emeria
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ior Ruin Expedition
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Aqueous Form
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Glasswing Grace
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Copy Land
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Quest for the Necropolis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Greed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Soul Stair Expedition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grasping Shadows
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Profane Procession
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Curator's Ward
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Security Bypass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon Blackblade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Terrain Generator
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Temple of the False God
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Restless Fortress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Weather Maker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Chancery
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Obscura Storefront
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Esper Panorama
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Glasswing Grace
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ice Tunnel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy