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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40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Fix What's Broken
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16%synergy
Grave Researcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
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Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Dark Confidant
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Pact Weapon
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Night's Whisper
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
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45%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Damn
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
34%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
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Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Blood
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
General's Enforcer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Knight Exemplar
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mister Negative
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Caustic Bronco
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Blood Celebrant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
South Wind Avatar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Angel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vincent Valentine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Anima
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Rider
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Archangel of Thune
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
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Path to Exile
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Restoration Magic
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Battle Menu
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Hatred
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Batwing Brume
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
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7%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dire Tactics
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fatal Push
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stunning Reversal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Doom Blade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Necrologia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Repay in Kind
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Contract
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Reverse the Sands
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bond of Agony
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Bargain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
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The Wind Crystal
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Sigil
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur II
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Paladin's Arms
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
World Map
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Axis of Mortality
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Greed
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Near-Death Experience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Knights' Charge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Wings
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Parker Luck
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
History of Benalia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Doom Foretold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Cleric Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Abiding Grace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Market
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
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