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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Doctor Strange, Surgeon
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Captain's Defense
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Voltaic Whip
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
M.O.D.O.K.
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
57%inclusion82 decks143 decks
56%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
49%inclusion70 decks143 decks
48%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
44%inclusion62 decks142 decks
43%synergy
Dark Confidant
49%inclusion72 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
47%inclusion67 decks143 decks
42%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
44%inclusion62 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
44%inclusion63 decks143 decks
41%synergy
Pact Weapon
38%inclusion56 decks146 decks
37%synergy
Restoration Magic
41%inclusion58 decks142 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion64 decks146 decks
36%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion83 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion73 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion73 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion64 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion63 decks146 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
43%inclusion61 decks143 decks
36%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion61 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion61 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion61 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion56 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion54 decks146 decks
34%synergy
General's Enforcer
36%inclusion52 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Children of Korlis
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Darkstar Augur
32%inclusion47 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Knight Exemplar
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
22%inclusion31 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
18%synergy
Mister Negative
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Blood
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Vincent Valentine
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Blood Celebrant
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Soul Warden
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Summon: Anima
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Seymour Flux
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Doom Whisperer
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Overkill
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Battle Menu
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Fight On!
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
-12%synergy
You're Not Alone
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Hatred
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Silence
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Blood Pact
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Risky Shortcut
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Evil Reawakened
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Stargaze
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Fix What's Broken
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Pain's Reward
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Bargain
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Profane Transfusion
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur II
32%inclusion46 decks142 decks
31%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
31%inclusion44 decks143 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Sigil
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Animist
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Fragments
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Elixir
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
5%synergy
World Map
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Vorpal Sword
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
33%inclusion48 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Greed
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Dark Tutelage
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Knights' Charge
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Paladin Class
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Link
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Coercive Impetus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Forge Anew
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-12%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion58 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion54 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
-0%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-0%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion103 decks146 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion90 decks146 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
-0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion58 decks146 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
-11%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion146 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion140 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion122 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion95 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion88 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion67 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion64 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion61 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion53 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Moor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Expanse
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
2%synergy
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