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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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60%synergy
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47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
46%synergy
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47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
45%synergy
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50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
43%synergy
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43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
42%synergy
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44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
41%synergy
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47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
40%synergy
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39%synergy
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38%synergy
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37%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
8%synergy
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53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Damn
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14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Magic
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37%synergy
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39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
36%synergy
General's Enforcer
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Darkstar Augur
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
31%synergy
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36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Knight Exemplar
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Children of Korlis
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
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22%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Blood
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Keen Duelist
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17%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Blood Celebrant
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Mister Negative
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Anima
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Soul Warden
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Seymour Flux
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
9%synergy
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Withering Torment
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Overkill
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Battle Menu
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Dire Tactics
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Fight On!
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Fatal Push
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Blood Pact
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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-4%synergy
Disenchant
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2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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-2%synergy
Batwing Brume
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2%synergy
Village Rites
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-16%synergy
Hatred
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5%synergy
Utter End
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-7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Contract
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Risky Shortcut
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Stargaze
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Evil Reawakened
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Fumigate
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Bargain
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Profane Transfusion
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur II
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
White Mage's Staff
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Fragments
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
The Endstone
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Elixir
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-21%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
World Map
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
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Unspeakable Symbol
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Greed
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Lunar Convocation
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Dark Tutelage
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Call of the Ring
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Link
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Paladin Class
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
16%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion77 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Blitzball
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion102 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion97 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion87 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
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