Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Core

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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Voltaic Whip
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
M.O.D.O.K.
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
60%inclusion82 decks136 decks
59%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
51%inclusion69 decks136 decks
50%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
44%inclusion59 decks135 decks
43%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
46%inclusion62 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Dark Confidant
48%inclusion67 decks139 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
37%synergy
Restoration Magic
41%inclusion55 decks135 decks
37%synergy
The Wind Crystal
43%inclusion59 decks136 decks
36%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion69 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion68 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Damn
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Pact Weapon
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
36%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
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K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
32%synergy
General's Enforcer
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Darkstar Augur
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Children of Korlis
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Knight Exemplar
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Blood
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Mister Negative
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Vincent Valentine
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Blood Celebrant
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Anima
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Soul Warden
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Seymour Flux
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Doom Whisperer
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
26%inclusion35 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Battle Menu
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Fight On!
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Fatal Push
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-14%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Hatred
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Blood Pact
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Silverquill Charm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
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Exsanguinate
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Contract
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Fix What's Broken
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Evil Reawakened
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Stargaze
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Bargain
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Cost of Brilliance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Profane Transfusion
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Open the Armory
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur II
33%inclusion45 decks135 decks
32%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
-0%synergy
Sword of the Animist
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Sigil
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Paladin's Arms
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Fragments
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
White Mage's Staff
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Elixir
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
World Map
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Vorpal Sword
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Coercive Impetus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Paladin Class
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Link
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Forge Anew
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-10%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-12%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
15%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion97 decks139 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion84 decks139 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion71 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
-10%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-12%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion139 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion133 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion115 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion90 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion83 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion67 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion48 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
-13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Expanse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
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