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%inclusion103 decks111 decks
90%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion85 decks111 decks
72%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
67%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
60%synergy
Walking Atlas
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
59%synergy
Burnished Hart
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
53%synergy
Expedition Map
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Void Rend
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
41%synergy
Felidar Retreat
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Kor Cartographer
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-24%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Wayfarer
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Baleful Strix
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
29%synergy
The Reality Chip
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Scaretiller
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Emeria Angel
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Roil Elemental
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Oblivion Sower
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Tribute Mage
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
17%synergy
PuPu UFO
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
General's Enforcer
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Trove Warden
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Verge Rangers
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Admonition Angel
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Warhound
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Glyph Elemental
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Ruin Ghost
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Patron of the Moon
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Bastion Protector
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Jin Sakai, Ghost of Tsushima
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Strike
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Tithe
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Stinging Study
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-20%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Esper Charm
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Profane Tutor
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Time Wipe
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Planar Birth
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Forge and Frontier
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Explorer's Scope
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Cloak
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Navigation Orb
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
World Map
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Riddles
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Armillary Sphere
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Seer's Sundial
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Vorpal Sword
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Chariot of Victory
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Copy Land
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Trade Routes
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Quest for the Necropolis
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon Blackblade
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Terrain Generator
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Dark Depths
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Tolaria West
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion85 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
-35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-37%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-33%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion103 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Island
93%inclusion103 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion103 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion88 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
-31%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
-20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Esper Panorama
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-23%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy