Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Lifegain

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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26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Silverquill Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
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K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Dark Confidant
62%inclusion71 decks115 decks
55%synergy
Pact Weapon
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
54%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
47%synergy
Children of Korlis
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
44%synergy
Night's Whisper
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
38%synergy
The Wind Crystal
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
37%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion74 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion67 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion66 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Damn
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
24%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
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Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
40%inclusion46 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Darkstar Augur
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
27%synergy
General's Enforcer
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Blood
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Knight Exemplar
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Mister Negative
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Blood Celebrant
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Caustic Bronco
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Archangel of Thune
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Angel
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
11%synergy
The Speed Demon
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
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Dark Ritual
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Hatred
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Necrologia
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Battle Menu
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Dire Tactics
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Stunning Reversal
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
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Sign in Blood
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
33%synergy
Repay in Kind
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Profane Transfusion
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Pain's Reward
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Bond of Agony
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Cruel Bargain
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Sigil
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur II
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
World Map
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
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Unspeakable Symbol
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Greed
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Axis of Mortality
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Knights' Charge
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Connections
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Life Insurance
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion52 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
3%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
17%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion93 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion89 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion115 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion111 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion93 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion84 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion74 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion46 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion46 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
37%inclusion43 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
-20%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
-14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
0%synergy
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