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
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Moor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Silverquill Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
61%inclusion78 decks127 decks
60%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
52%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
47%inclusion59 decks126 decks
45%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
44%inclusion55 decks126 decks
43%synergy
Dark Confidant
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
42%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
41%synergy
The Wind Crystal
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Pact Weapon
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
37%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
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Bastion Protector
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
34%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
33%synergy
General's Enforcer
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Darkstar Augur
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Knight Exemplar
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Children of Korlis
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Blood
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Blood Celebrant
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Vincent Valentine
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Soul Warden
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Mister Negative
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Anima
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Bronco
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Seymour Flux
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
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Dark Ritual
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
26%inclusion33 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Battle Menu
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Fight On!
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Dire Tactics
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Village Rites
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Hatred
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-14%synergy
Blood Pact
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
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Reanimate
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Evil Reawakened
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Risky Shortcut
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Stargaze
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Bargain
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Profane Transfusion
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur II
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
31%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Sigil
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Fragments
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Elixir
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
World Map
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Quintessential Katana
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-21%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Dark Tutelage
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Knights' Charge
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Forge Anew
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Paladin Class
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Spirit Link
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
17%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
15%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion94 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion77 decks130 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion130 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion124 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion107 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion84 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
59%inclusion77 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
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