Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Budget

Cecil, Dark Knight
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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jun 26, 2025
Jesse Barker Plotkin
Use Your Life Total as a Resource With This Cecil, Dark Knight Brew
What's the old adage? "Winning at full life is the same as winning at one life"? Jesse's got a deck that really puts that notion to the test.
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33%synergy
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32%synergy
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-21%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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9%synergy
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-16%synergy
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10%synergy
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24%synergy
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26%synergy
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21%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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19%synergy
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16%synergy
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22%synergy
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18%synergy
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13%synergy
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10%synergy
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15%synergy
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4%synergy
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7%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
3%synergy
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12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
7%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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10%synergy
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-4%synergy
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5%synergy
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9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
8%synergy
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3%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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-4%synergy
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3%synergy
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-3%synergy
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8%synergy
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0%synergy
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7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
7%synergy
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28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
25%synergy
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-14%synergy
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19%synergy
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21%synergy
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-1%synergy
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16%synergy
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-12%synergy
Battle Menu
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18%synergy
Fight On!
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13%synergy
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13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
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13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
-12%synergy
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11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Slash of Light
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9%synergy
Murder
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5%synergy
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7%synergy
Fatal Push
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7%synergy
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4%synergy
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-6%synergy
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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1%synergy
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
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3%synergy
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17%synergy
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-16%synergy
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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-2%synergy
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8%synergy
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10%synergy
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9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
9%synergy
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-8%synergy
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1%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
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2%synergy
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-3%synergy
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7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
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1%synergy
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7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
5%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
Ultima
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
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3%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
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4%synergy
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Pact Weapon
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Paladin's Arms
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
13%synergy
White Mage's Staff
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Elixir
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
15%synergy
World Map
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Fragments
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
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11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Down
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
7%synergy
The Last Ride
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Lion Heart
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Hylderblade
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
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5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Vorpal Sword
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
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5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
5%synergy
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Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion48 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Link
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
-11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Cleric Class
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Embrace
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-12%synergy
Parker Luck
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Pacifism
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Paladin Class
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
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Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
-28%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
-15%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Shefet Dunes
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
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Sol Ring
56%inclusion113 decks200 decks
-28%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion103 decks200 decks
-29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
34%inclusion67 decks200 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion64 decks200 decks
-24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
Blitzball
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
0%synergy
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Swamp
100%inclusion199 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion189 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
66%inclusion132 decks200 decks
-20%synergy
Scoured Barrens
39%inclusion77 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion76 decks200 decks
-19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
-28%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion70 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
-21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Crossroads Village
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Capital City
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Godless Shrine
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-43%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Command Bridge
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Uncharted Haven
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
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