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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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8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
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8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Game Over
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
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4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
0%synergy
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Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
60%inclusion70 decks117 decks
59%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
51%inclusion60 decks117 decks
50%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
41%synergy
Dark Confidant
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Pact Weapon
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Restoration Magic
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
37%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
44%inclusion51 decks117 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
21%synergy
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Farewell
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
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Bastion Protector
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
33%synergy
General's Enforcer
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
34%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Darkstar Augur
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Knight Exemplar
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Children of Korlis
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Blood
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Blood Celebrant
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Anima
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Mister Negative
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Vincent Valentine
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Seymour Flux
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Bronco
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Soul Warden
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Thancred Waters
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Overkill
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Battle Menu
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Fight On!
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
You're Not Alone
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Fatal Push
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Hatred
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Pact
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Destroy Evil
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
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Exsanguinate
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Risky Shortcut
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Evil Reawakened
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Stargaze
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Bargain
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Profane Transfusion
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur II
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
31%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Fragments
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Elixir
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
World Map
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Ninja's Blades
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Vorpal Sword
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-22%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Knights' Charge
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Paladin Class
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Spirit Link
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Necrodominance
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
14%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Pit
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Nomad Stadium
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion120 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion100 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Neglected Manor
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
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