Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Lifedrain

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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Black Widow, Double Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Dark Confidant
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
55%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Children of Korlis
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Pact Weapon
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Night's Whisper
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
46%synergy
The Wind Crystal
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Damn
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Darkstar Augur
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Blood
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
General's Enforcer
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Knight Exemplar
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Blood Celebrant
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Keen Duelist
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Caustic Bronco
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Archangel of Thune
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mister Negative
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Enduring Angel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
South Wind Avatar
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Zack Fair
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Restoration Magic
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Battle Menu
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Bitter Triumph
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Overkill
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Hatred
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Batwing Brume
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fight On!
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fatal Push
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Doom Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Necrologia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Murder
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Continue?
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Exsanguinate
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Repay in Kind
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Contract
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reverse the Sands
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Bargain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fix What's Broken
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Pull from the Grave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur II
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
World Map
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Vecna
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Soul Conduit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Greed
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Necrodominance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Light of Promise
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Font of Agonies
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Wings
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Parker Luck
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Near-Death Experience
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Life Insurance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Knights' Charge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Carnival of Souls
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Accord
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
History of Benalia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Doom Foretold
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Cleric Class
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Abiding Grace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
High Market
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Barad-dûr
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Moor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Forum of Amity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
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