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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29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Killian's Confidence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fix What's Broken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Pull from the Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
62%synergy
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59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
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55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
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59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
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55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
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50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Children of Korlis
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Night's Whisper
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
48%synergy
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52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
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47%synergy
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72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Damn
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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-5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
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9%synergy
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42%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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33%synergy
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38%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
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32%synergy
Wall of Blood
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36%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
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34%synergy
General's Enforcer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Knight Exemplar
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Blood Celebrant
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Caustic Bronco
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mister Negative
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
South Wind Avatar
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Enduring Angel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Grave Researcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Vincent Valentine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Anima
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tree of Perdition
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Archangel of Thune
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
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Infernal Grasp
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Restoration Magic
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Despark
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Battle Menu
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Dismember
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Overkill
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Hatred
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Batwing Brume
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
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6%synergy
Dire Tactics
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fatal Push
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6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stunning Reversal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Doom Blade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Necrologia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
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Reanimate
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Exsanguinate
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Repay in Kind
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reverse the Sands
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Pain's Reward
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Bond of Agony
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Bargain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
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The Wind Crystal
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Sigil
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur II
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Paladin's Arms
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
World Map
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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Sanguine Bond
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Exquisite Blood
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Greed
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Necrodominance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Wings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dark Tutelage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Knights' Charge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Near-Death Experience
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Parker Luck
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Remedy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Animate Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
History of Benalia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Doom Foretold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Cleric Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Abiding Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
High Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Silent Clearing
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
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