Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Budget Core Lifegain

Cecil, Dark Knight
Rank #924
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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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95%synergy
Seymour Flux
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100%synergy
Soul's Attendant
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38%synergy
Daring Fiendbonder
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50%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
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48%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
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46%synergy
Savior of the Small
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
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50%synergy
Dark Confidant
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43%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Yathan Tombguard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Frontline Medic
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48%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
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46%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
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49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
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44%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
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50%synergy
Serene Steward
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50%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
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50%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
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30%synergy
Starscape Cleric
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41%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
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50%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
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47%synergy
Lone Rider
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50%synergy
Stalwart Pathlighter
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50%synergy
Salvation Colossus
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50%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
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49%synergy
General's Enforcer
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47%synergy
Pain Seer
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50%synergy
Neyam Shai Murad
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
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49%synergy
Tonberry
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50%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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43%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
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16%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
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48%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
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49%synergy
Wall of Blood
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49%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
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49%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
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47%synergy
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
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48%synergy
Dokuchi Silencer
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50%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
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47%synergy
Barbed Servitor
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50%synergy
Soul Warden
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33%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
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49%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
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47%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
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49%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
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48%synergy
Zack Fair
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46%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
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50%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
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49%synergy
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Toxin Analysis
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50%synergy
Snuff Out
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48%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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28%synergy
Blood Pact
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49%synergy
Mortify
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28%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
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49%synergy
Fight On!
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49%synergy
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Exsanguinate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Infernal Contract
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Vindicate
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38%synergy
Night's Whisper
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32%synergy
Cut a Deal
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47%synergy
Cleansing Nova
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48%synergy
Damn
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18%synergy
Sign in Blood
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32%synergy
Eaten Alive
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Stargaze
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Resentful Revelation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Risky Research
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49%synergy
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Excalibur II
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98%synergy
Lashwrithe
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50%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
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50%synergy
Eye of Vecna
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50%synergy
Nightmare Lash
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50%synergy
Skullclamp
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23%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
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50%synergy
Barrow-Blade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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30%synergy
Tome of Legends
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49%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
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46%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
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50%synergy
White Mage's Staff
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50%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
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50%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
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50%synergy
Magitek Scythe
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50%synergy
Paladin's Arms
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50%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Crystal Fragments
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50%synergy
World Map
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ninja's Blades
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Elixir
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
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50%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Seriema
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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Greed
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Grievous Wound
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Pacifism
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Leyline of Hope
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
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32%synergy
Lunar Convocation
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40%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Nowhere to Run
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of the Void
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
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Ob Nixilis Reignited
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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Vault of Whispers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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Commander's Sphere
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
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16%synergy
Blitzball
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98%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Patchwork Banner
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45%synergy
Coveted Jewel
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49%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
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-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
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-4%synergy
White Auracite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
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2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-8%synergy
Hidden Grotto
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Desolate Mire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Thriving Moor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Neglected Manor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Crossroads Village
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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