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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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Deadly Precision
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Knight's Greatsword
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Blood Price
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Summon: Anima
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Overkill
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Divinity of Pride
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Excalibur II
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Stargaze
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Fiendish Panda
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Sign in Blood
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Restoration Magic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Foulmire Knight
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Dark Confidant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Cutthroat Contender
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Blade Juggler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Vincent Valentine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Common Crook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Zulaport Enforcer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Spiteful Squad
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blood Celebrant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Angel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Concealing Curtains
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Impassioned Orator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
High Priest of Penance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Soulcage Fiend
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Minthara, Merciless Soul
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Snow Villiers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
General's Enforcer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Slaughter Specialist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Savior
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Children of Korlis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Retrofitted Transmogrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Evolved Sleeper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Market Gnome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Quag Vampires
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Healer's Hawk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ecstatic Awakener
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disowned Ancestor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cat Collector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend's Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gutterbones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Giant Killer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exemplar of Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Spontaneous Flight
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Succumb to Temptation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Tragic Fall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Truths
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Closing Statement
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Executioner's Swing
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mortify
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Crumb and Get It
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dire Tactics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fatal Push
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bake into a Pie
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spoils of Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rotten Reunion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Redeem the Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ulcerate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Divine Resilience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vendetta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boon of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vile Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scales of Shale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Riot Control
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Repel Calamity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Sonar Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Professor's Warning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Savor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Take Up the Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fleeting Flight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Armor of Shadows
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nocturnal Hunger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Battle Menu
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Strategic Betrayal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Exhilarating Elocution
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Essence Infusion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Purge the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Death Grasp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Tempest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Humiliate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Living Death
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Never Happened
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Bone Splinters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shamble Back
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Helping Hand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief's Thirst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bond of Agony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diresight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Vicious Rumors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sunset Revelry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Beckoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Decode Transmissions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bone Shards
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Raise Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disentomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Salvation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fountainport Bell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Tithing Blade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mephitic Draught
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Marble Chalice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Vorpal Sword
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Norn's Annex
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Crystal Fragments
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Elixir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Instant Ramen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sunbeam Spellbomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dross Skullbomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Adventuring Gear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Basilica Skullbomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ransom Note
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ghost Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bag of Holding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prying Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Necrogen Spellbomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leather Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Viridian Longbow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pacification Array
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sinister Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pact Weapon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deconstruction Hammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Accorder's Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lead Pipe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Carver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
World Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Hylderblade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tanglebloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cathar's Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Palace Siege
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Eternal Thirst
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Feather of Flight
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Vigor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Abzan Runemark
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dark Tutelage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Grasp of Fate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Link
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Hold the Gates
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Insignia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Omen of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sadistic Glee
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Molting Snakeskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gonti's Machinations
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Death Watch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Snack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Gorgon's Kiss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Endless Scream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Paralyze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Banishing Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thrull Retainer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gruesome Deformity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Quest for the Gravelord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Link
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Wandering Emperor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Westvale Abbey
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Whispers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Restless Fortress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Fair Basilica
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Barad-dûr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Wreckage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Terrain Generator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Contested War Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Piranha Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mudflat Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Caves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-38%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
White Auracite
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sol Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-42%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Keyrune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Star
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Scoured Barrens
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-44%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Gond Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Gateway Plaza
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Opal Palace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Thriving Moor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Starting Town
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-38%synergy
Sunken Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Capital City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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