The 1994 Magic: The Gathering Legends rare card featuring Dakkon Blackblade, a legendary warrior with unique power scaling mechanics.
Dakkon Blackblade
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Legends
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Dakkon Blackblade is a legendary human warrior card from the 1994 Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Carrying the card number 225, this rare card features a mana cost of two generic, one white, and two blue mana, resulting in a mana value of six. The card represents a unique tri-color identity spanning white, blue, and black, offering players a distinct strategic option within the early format. The core appeal of this card lies in its versatile power and toughness scaling. Rather than having fixed stats, Dakkon’s power and toughness are each equal to the number of lands the controller has. This mechanic allows the warrior to grow significantly stronger as the game progresses and more lands are played on the battlefield. Collectors and players appreciate this design for its potential to become a dominant threat in the late game, provided the player can stabilize their resource base. Flavor text from the Memoirs adds depth to the character, describing a being whose strength is as vast as the plains and thunders like blood in his veins. This narrative element enhances the card’s prestige among enthusiasts who value the lore of the early Magic: The Gathering sets. The artwork was created by Richard Kane Ferguson, whose style contributes to the iconic aesthetic of the Legends era. For collectors, the Legends set is a cornerstone of Magic: The Gathering history. Cards from this expansion are sought after for their historical significance and the unique mechanics they introduced. Dakkon Blackblade stands out as a memorable piece of this legacy, appealing to those who enjoy completing set collections or building decks around legendary creatures. The combination of its powerful scaling ability and rich backstory makes it a favorite among veterans of the game.
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Card Details
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Dakkon Blackblade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Richard Kane Ferguson
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}{U}{U}{B}
Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
* / *
B, U, W
Card Text
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Dakkon Blackblade's power and toughness are each equal to the number of lands you control.
"My power is as vast as the plains, my strength is that of mountains. Each wave that crashes upon the shore thunders like blood in my veins." —*Memoirs*














