Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Core Self-Damage

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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Unspeakable Symbol
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Dark Confidant
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
56%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Night's Whisper
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Pact Weapon
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Damn
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Excalibur II
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Children of Korlis
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
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Rosa, Resolute White Mage
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
General's Enforcer
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Darkstar Augur
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Mister Negative
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Knight Exemplar
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Caustic Bronco
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Blood
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Angel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Keen Duelist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Blood Celebrant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Archangel of Thune
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Essence Channeler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Attendant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Blood Pact
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Battle Menu
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Fatal Push
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Batwing Brume
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Hatred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Silence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Succumb to Temptation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Silverquill Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Interjection
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Response
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Continue?
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Contract
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Vindicate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Repay in Kind
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Stargaze
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Pain's Reward
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Fix What's Broken
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Risky Research
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Diresight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Bargain
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Armory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Killing Wave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Death Grasp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Tempest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Humiliate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Pull from the Grave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cost of Brilliance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Render Speechless
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Splinter's Technique
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Game Over
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Paladin's Arms
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Sigil
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
World Map
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Elixir
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
The Seriema
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Requiem Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Fragments
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Vecna
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lashwrithe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Nightmare Lash
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
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Greed
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Dark Tutelage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Link
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Call of the Ring
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Light of Promise
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Font of Agonies
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sunbond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Insignia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Coercive Impetus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Leader's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Locthwain
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Shefet Dunes
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Black Gate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Great Arashin City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nomad Stadium
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thran Portal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Mire
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Silent Clearing
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Expanse
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Turbulent Moor
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
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