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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Eclipsed Steppe
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Moor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Coercive Impetus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
59%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
52%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
43%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
42%synergy
Dark Confidant
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
37%synergy
The Wind Crystal
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Pact Weapon
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
36%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion78 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion68 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion66 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
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Bastion Protector
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
34%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
33%synergy
General's Enforcer
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Darkstar Augur
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Children of Korlis
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Knight Exemplar
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Blood
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Blood Celebrant
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Vincent Valentine
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Mister Negative
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Soul Warden
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Anima
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Seymour Flux
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
9%synergy
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Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Overkill
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Battle Menu
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Fight On!
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Dire Tactics
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Silverquill Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-15%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Hatred
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Blood Pact
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
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Exsanguinate
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Evil Reawakened
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Stargaze
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Bargain
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Profane Transfusion
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur II
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
32%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
11%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Fragments
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Elixir
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
World Map
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-21%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Knights' Charge
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Paladin Class
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Spirit Link
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Forge Anew
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
16%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion94 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion79 decks133 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion67 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion133 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion127 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion110 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion86 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
59%inclusion79 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
49%inclusion65 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Field
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Clearing
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
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