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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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22%synergy
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36%synergy
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36%synergy
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48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
25%synergy
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52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
38%synergy
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38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
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17%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
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10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
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8%synergy
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10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
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48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
25%synergy
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43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
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43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
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38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
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35%synergy
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37%synergy
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38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
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31%synergy
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28%synergy
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18%synergy
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29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
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29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
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21%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
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17%synergy
Mister Negative
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Caustic Bronco
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18%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
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14%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
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19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Angel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Keen Duelist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Anima
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Archangel of Thune
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Angel of Destiny
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Tree of Perdition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
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Infernal Grasp
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Silence
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15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Battle Menu
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Hatred
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Batwing Brume
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dire Tactics
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
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8%synergy
Murder
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6%synergy
Clever Concealment
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Stroke of Midnight
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-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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-2%synergy
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7%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
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9%synergy
Necrologia
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9%synergy
Utter End
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-4%synergy
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Reanimate
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33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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30%synergy
Exsanguinate
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31%synergy
Sign in Blood
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25%synergy
Repay in Kind
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32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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26%synergy
Farewell
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16%synergy
Read the Bones
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13%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Profane Transfusion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Reverse the Sands
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Contract
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Bargain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Agony
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Sigil
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Paladin's Arms
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Soul Conduit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Elixir
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Greed
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Call of the Ring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dark Tutelage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Near-Death Experience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Doom Foretold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
History of Benalia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
The Black Gate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-31%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
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