Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive Core Lifegain

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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Darkstar Augur
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Dark Confidant
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Angel of Destiny
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Murderous Rider
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Caustic Bronco
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Grim Haruspex
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
30%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Bastion Protector
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Frodo, Sauron's Bane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
General's Enforcer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Angel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Blood
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Undead Augur
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Midnight Reaper
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Knight Exemplar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mister Negative
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Withering Torment
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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38%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Snuff Out
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Stunning Reversal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
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25%synergy
Culling the Weak
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46%synergy
Bitter Triumph
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
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9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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-14%synergy
Despark
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20%synergy
Inkshield
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29%synergy
Reprieve
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Dismember
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Restoration Magic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Night's Whisper
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Damn
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Requisition Raid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Repay in Kind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Profane Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Infernal Contract
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Pain's Reward
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Painful Truths
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Read the Bones
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Vindicate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Pearl Medallion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mind's Eye
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Pact Weapon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Sigil
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
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Unspeakable Symbol
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Black Market Connections
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
78%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
72%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Axis of Mortality
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Call of the Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Font of Agonies
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lunar Convocation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Dawn of Hope
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Bojuka Bog
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
55%synergy
The Black Gate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Minas Tirith
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
67%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Witch's Cottage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
War Room
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Castle Locthwain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Monumental Henge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
74%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
76%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Desolate Mire
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Fetid Heath
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
58%synergy
Tainted Field
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
61%synergy
Silent Clearing
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Demolition Field
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Plains
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-48%synergy
Scrubland
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
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