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
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Dark Confidant
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
The Wind Crystal
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Night's Whisper
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Excalibur II
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
20%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Restoration Magic
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Pact Weapon
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
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Squall, SeeD Mercenary
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Children of Korlis
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Bastion Protector
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
General's Enforcer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Darkstar Augur
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Knight Exemplar
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Caustic Bronco
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Blood
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mister Negative
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Blood Celebrant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Angel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Soul's Attendant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Essence Channeler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Archangel of Thune
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
The Speed Demon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Blood Pact
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Battle Menu
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Batwing Brume
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Hatred
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Succumb to Temptation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Silverquill Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Interjection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ajani's Response
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Continue?
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Contract
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Vindicate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Stargaze
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Pain's Reward
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fix What's Broken
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Risky Research
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Repay in Kind
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Diresight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Day of Judgment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Bargain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Armory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Killing Wave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Death Grasp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Tempest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Humiliate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pull from the Grave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Cost of Brilliance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Render Speechless
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Splinter's Technique
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Game Over
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
World Map
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Elixir
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Requiem Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Fragments
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Eye of Vecna
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Tome of Legends
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Sigil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lashwrithe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nightmare Lash
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Lunar Convocation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Dark Tutelage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Link
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Axis of Mortality
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Light of Promise
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Font of Agonies
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Knights' Charge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sunbond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Link
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Insignia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Paladin Class
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Coercive Impetus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Leader's Talent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Castle Locthwain
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shefet Dunes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
The Black Gate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Vent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Pit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Great Arashin City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nomad Stadium
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Thran Portal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Blitzball
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
White Lotus Tile
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Mire
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Neglected Manor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Thriving Moor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Crossroads Village
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Moor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Umbral Expanse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
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