Dakkon, Shadow Slayer - Revision history

Rivven: Typo

2026-04-17T09:59:33Z

Typo

Youzerfriendly: removed comments relating to lower versions of A2 being superior to level 4. Highlighted examples. Reorganized text so A2 was discussed before A3.

2023-10-14T07:16:54Z

removed comments relating to lower versions of A2 being superior to level 4. Highlighted examples. Reorganized text so A2 was discussed before A3.

Asylamb at 04:41, 20 January 2023

2023-01-20T04:41:23Z

AnarchangeI at 20:56, 7 January 2023

2023-01-07T20:56:55Z

Cardboard Box: /* Abilities */ Bold text denotes changes between ability levels.

2022-12-27T18:18:33Z

‎Abilities: Bold text denotes changes between ability levels.

AnarchangeI at 02:43, 1 November 2022

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AnarchangeI at 01:42, 25 October 2022

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AnarchangeI at 01:41, 25 October 2022

2022-10-25T01:41:23Z

AnarchangeI at 21:48, 24 October 2022

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AnarchangeI at 19:27, 24 October 2022

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 Although emergent strategies are possible, Dakkon seems designed to gain large amounts of Loyalty with Blue gems (especially with conversion) and his first ability, ameliorating the high cost of the second and third and hopefully enabling them to be used more often.
-It is worth noting that the first 2 levels of One's Vengeance Path bypass both {{Ability|Hexproof}} and {{Ability|Ward}}, but it is unlikely that a player would leave Dakkon unleveled to utilize this aspect. Level 4 of the ability, while losing the aforementioned bypasses, becomes much more versatile in that it can now target friendly creatures. While maintaining most of it's offensive use, this now additionally allows for:
+It is worth noting that the first 2 levels of One's Vengeance Path bypass both {{Ability|Hexproof}} and {{Ability|Ward}}, but it is unlikely that a player would leave Dakkon unleveled to utilize this aspect. Level 4 of the ability, while losing the aforementioned bypasses, becomes much more versatile in that it can now target friendly creatures. While maintaining most of its offensive use, this now additionally allows for:
 -Friendly removal to prolong a match, allowing time to achieve objectives
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 Note that the effects of the [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade]] token will not take place if there are no creatures for it to buff. Creatures [[:Category:Weaken|Weakened]] until their Toughness is reduced to zero by Forging the Blackblade do not die until after combat damage is dealt.
 ==Stats==

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 Although emergent strategies are possible, Dakkon seems designed to gain large amounts of Loyalty with Blue gems (especially with conversion) and his first ability, ameliorating the high cost of the second and third and hopefully enabling them to be used more often.
-Note that the effects of the [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade]] token  will not take place if there are no creatures for it to buff.
+It is worth noting that the first 2 levels of One's Vengeance Path bypass both {{Ability|Hexproof}} and {{Ability|Ward}}, but it is unlikely that a player would leave Dakkon unleveled to utilize this aspect. Level 4 of the ability, while losing the aforementioned bypasses, becomes much more versatile in that it can now target friendly creatures. While maintaining most of it's offensive use, this now additionally allows for:
-Creatures [[:Category:Weaken|Weakened]] until their Toughness is reduced to zero by Forging the Blackblade, do not die until after combat damage is dealt.
+-Friendly removal to prolong a match, allowing time to achieve objectives
 ==Stats==

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 {{PWLevelTableRow |2| | | | | | | 16,2 | WUB}}
 {{PWLevelTableRow |1| 31-35,91630 | | | 2,86 | | | | WUB}}
-{{PWLevelTableRow |1| | 6,+1,+2,''','''+3''',-2,-2,0 | | | | | | WUB}}
+{{PWLevelTableRow |1| | 6,+1,+2,'''+3''',-2,-2,0 | | | | | | WUB}}
 {{PWLevelTableRow |1| | | | 4,89 | | | | WUB}}
 {{PWLevelTableRow |1| | | 8,'''4''',7,5 | | | | | WUB}}

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 At release he had the sixth highest health in the game. He has good mana gains in his colors, and average deck limits with a focus on Spells: five Creatures, six Supports, and eight Spells.
-Although emergent strategies are possible, Dakkon seems designed to gain large amounts of Loyalty with Blue gems (especially with conversion) and his first ability, enabling the second and third to be used often.
+Although emergent strategies are possible, Dakkon seems designed to gain large amounts of Loyalty with Blue gems (especially with conversion) and his first ability, ameliorating the high cost of the second and third and hopefully enabling them to be used more often.
 Note that the effects of the [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade]] token  will not take place if there are no creatures for it to buff.
-Untargeted abilities can affect creatures with {{Ability|Hexproof}}, and save the price of targeting ones with {{Ability|Ward}}; in this respect, the first two levels of One's Vengeance Path are superior to the latter two. The 3rd and 4th levels however, become valuable in the event of enemies which permanently disable friendly creatures, the Sacrifice [[objectives|objective]], and friendly creatures whose damage threatens the completion of objectives.
+Creatures [[:Category:Weaken|Weakened]] until their Toughness is reduced to zero by Forging the Blackblade, do not die until after combat damage is dealt.
 ==Stats==
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 ==Abilities==
 {{Planeswalker Ability
 | Name = Bearer of the Blackblade
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 | Effect 4 = Destroy the top <b>10</b> cards of your library. Create a [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade token]]. That card gains the Darkness Emblem. Move the <b>first 2 support cards</b> from your graveyard to play under your control.
 }}
 == Forging the Blackblade ==
 White, Blue, Black Support Card; 4 Shields, Token.
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 |Disperse
 }}
 {{Planeswalkers}}
 [[Category:Planeswalkers]]

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 | PW Level 1 = 6-19
 | Loyalty 1 = 9
-| Effect 1 = {{Ability|Surveil}} 2; Gain life equal to the number of White gems on the board.
+| Effect 1 = {{Ability|Surveil}} 2: Gain life equal to the number of White gems on the board.
 | PW Level 2 = 20-35
 | Loyalty 2 = 9
-| Effect 2 = {{Ability|Surveil}} 2 Gain life equal to the number of White gems on the board. Your opponent loses life equal to the number of Black gems on the board.
+| Effect 2 = {{Ability|Surveil}} 2: Gain life equal to the number of White gems on the board. <b>Your opponent loses life equal to the number of Black gems on the board</b>.
 | PW Level 3 = 36-49
 | Loyalty 3 = 9
-| Effect 3 = {{Ability|Surveil}} 3 Gain life equal to the number of White gems on the board. Your opponent loses life equal to the number of Black gems on the board. Gain Loyalty equal to the number of Blue gems on the board, up to 3.
+| Effect 3 = {{Ability|Surveil}} <b>3</b>: Gain life equal to the number of White gems on the board. Your opponent loses life equal to the number of Black gems on the board. <b>Gain Loyalty equal to the number of Blue gems on the board, up to 3</b>.
 | PW Level 4 = 50
 | Loyalty 4 = 9
-| Effect 4 = {{Ability|Surveil}} 4 Gain life equal to the number of White gems on the board. Your opponent loses life equal to the number of Black gems on the board. Gain Loyalty equal to the number of Blue gems on the board.
+| Effect 4 = {{Ability|Surveil}} <b>4</b>: Gain life equal to the number of White gems on the board. Your opponent loses life equal to the number of Black gems on the board. Gain Loyalty <b>equal to the number of Blue gems on the board</b>.
 }}
 {{Planeswalker Ability
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 | PW Level 2 = 26-39
 | Loyalty 2 = 16
-| Effect 2 = Exile the first opposing creature. Then: Convert a gem to White. Convert a gem to Blue. Convert a gem to Black.
+| Effect 2 = Exile the first opposing creature. <b>Then: Convert a gem to White. Convert a gem to Blue. Convert a gem to Black.</b>
 | PW Level 3 = 40-55
 | Loyalty 3 = 16
-| Effect 3 = Exile target opposing creature. Then: Convert a gem to White. Convert a gem to Blue. Convert a gem to Black.
+| Effect 3 = Exile <b>target opposing creature</b>. Then: Convert a gem to White. Convert a gem to Blue. Convert a gem to Black.
 | PW Level 4 = 56
 | Loyalty 4 = 16
-| Effect 4 = Exile target creature. Then: Convert a gem to White. Convert a gem to Blue. Convert a gem to Black. If you exiled a creature you control - Instead: Convert 3 gems to White. Convert 3 gems to Blue. Convert 3 gems to Black.
+| Effect 4 = Exile <b>target creature</b>. Then: Convert a gem to White. Convert a gem to Blue. Convert a gem to Black. <b>If you exiled a creature you control - Instead: Convert 3 gems to White. Convert 3 gems to Blue. Convert 3 gems to Black</b>.
 }}
 {{Planeswalker Ability
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 | PW Level 2 = 30-45
 | Loyalty 2 = 26
-| Effect 2 = Create a [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade token]]. That card gains the Darkness Emblem.
+| Effect 2 = Create a [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade token]]. <b>That card gains the Darkness Emblem</b>.
 | PW Level 3 = 46-59
 | Loyalty 3 = 26
-| Effect 3 = Destroy the top 5 cards of your library. Create a [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade token]]. That card gains the Darkness Emblem. Move the first Artifact support card from your graveyard to play under your control.
+| Effect 3 = <b>Destroy the top 5 cards of your library</b>. Create a [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade token]]. That card gains the Darkness Emblem. <b>Move the first Artifact support card from your graveyard to play under your control</b>.
 | PW Level 4 = 60
 | Loyalty 4 = 26
-| Effect 4 = Destroy the top 10 cards of your library. Create a [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade token]]. That card gains the Darkness Emblem. Move the first 2 support cards from your graveyard to play under your control.
+| Effect 4 = Destroy the top <b>10</b> cards of your library. Create a [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade token]]. That card gains the Darkness Emblem. Move the <b>first 2 support cards</b> from your graveyard to play under your control.
 }}

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 == Forging the Blackblade ==
 White, Blue, Black Support Card; 4 Shields, Token.
-"At the beginning of the combat on your turn: Your first creature gets +1/+1 for each White, Blue and Black gem on the board until the end of turn. Then: If this support has the Darkness Emblem - Opposing creatures get -X/-X until end of turn. X is the greatest number among White, Blue or Black gems on the board."
+:"At the beginning of the combat on your turn: Your first creature gets +1/+1 for each White, Blue and Black gem on the board until the end of turn. Then: If this support has the Darkness Emblem - Opposing creatures get -X/-X until end of turn. X is the greatest number among White, Blue or Black gems on the board."
 If there are no friendly creatures for it to buff, the [[#Forging the Blackblade|Forging the Blackblade]] token will not debuff enemy creatures.
 == Story ==
 [https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Dakkon_Blackblade?so=search Dakkon Blackblade] on MtG wiki
-The combination of white blue and black is called [https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Esper Esper] after the Shard of Alara from the MtG multiverse.
+The combination of white blue and black is called [https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Esper Esper] after the Shard of Alara from the MtG multiverse. In Dakkon's set, [[SNC]], this combination is the magic of the [[Mana#Streets of New Capenna|Obscura]] faction.
 ==Starting Deck==

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 [[Category:Lose life]]
 [[Category:Move from graveyard]]
-[[Category:Non-targeted exile]]
+[[Category:Non-targeted Exile]]
 [[Category:Surveil]]
 [[Category:Temporary buffs]]

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 [[Category:Convert gems]]
-[[Category:Exile creatures]]
+[[Category:Destroy library]]
-[[Category:Gain mana]]
+[[Category:Exile creature]]
 [[Category:Gain loyalty]]
 [[Category:Move from graveyard]]
-[[Category:Gain life]]
+[[Category:Non-targeted exile]]
 [[Category:Surveil]]
 [[Category:Temporary buffs]]
 [[Category:Weaken all]]