Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Core Life Exchange

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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Frontline Medic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Stalwart Pathlighter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Vito's Inquisitor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Attendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Daring Fiendbonder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Corpse Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Murderous Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Savior of the Small
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Westfold Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Metallic Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Yathan Tombguard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Necropolis Regent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Nazgûl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Serene Steward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Zoraline, Cosmos Caller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Desperate Farmer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Triumphant Adventurer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Starscape Cleric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lone Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Defiler of Faith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Salvation Colossus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Guardian of Faith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gryffwing Cavalry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
General's Enforcer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pain Seer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Neyam Shai Murad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shay Cormac
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Duty Beyond Death
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Blood Pact
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Hero's Downfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Toxin Analysis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Benevolent Offering
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Divine Resilience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Armor of Shadows
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thraben Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Slip On the Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Wail of War
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Battle Menu
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Night's Whisper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Sign in Blood
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Eaten Alive
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Splinter's Technique
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Requisition Raid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Contract
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Killing Wave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Claim the Precious
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Day of Judgment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Recruitment Drive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stargaze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Risky Research
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lashwrithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Eye of Vecna
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Nightmare Lash
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
The Seriema
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Plate Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hand of Vecna
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Whip of Erebos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Herald's Horn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Book of Vile Darkness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Paladin's Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur II
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Requiem Monolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Lunar Convocation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Dark Tutelage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Knightly Valor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Call of the Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dawn of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Leyline of the Void
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Memorial to Folly
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Multiversal Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Realm of Koh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Blitzball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Field
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Neglected Manor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Scoured Barrens
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Temple of Silence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-35%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
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