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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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8%synergy
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4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
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3%synergy
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61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
60%synergy
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48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
47%synergy
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48%inclusion48 decks101 decks
46%synergy
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50%inclusion53 decks105 decks
44%synergy
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46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
43%synergy
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44%inclusion44 decks101 decks
43%synergy
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46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
40%synergy
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40%synergy
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47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
40%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion58 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Magic
41%inclusion41 decks101 decks
37%synergy
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Farewell
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
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Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
35%synergy
General's Enforcer
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
34%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Knight Exemplar
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Children of Korlis
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Blood
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Keen Duelist
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Blood Celebrant
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Anima
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Soul Warden
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Mister Negative
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Caustic Bronco
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Vincent Valentine
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Seymour Flux
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
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Withering Torment
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
24%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Dire Tactics
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Fight On!
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
8%synergy
You're Not Alone
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Hatred
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pact
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-16%synergy
Disenchant
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2%synergy
Fracture
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-13%synergy
Utter End
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Contract
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Risky Shortcut
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Evil Reawakened
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Stargaze
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Fumigate
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Bargain
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Profane Transfusion
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur II
34%inclusion34 decks101 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Fragments
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Elixir
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
World Map
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-21%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
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Unspeakable Symbol
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Greed
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Lunar Convocation
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Paladin Class
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Link
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
17%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion79 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion67 decks105 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion57 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion105 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion100 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion89 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion71 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion66 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
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