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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21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
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K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion75 decks126 decks
57%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
56%inclusion64 decks114 decks
55%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
54%inclusion61 decks113 decks
53%synergy
Dark Confidant
60%inclusion75 decks126 decks
53%synergy
Pact Weapon
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
53%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Children of Korlis
46%inclusion58 decks126 decks
42%synergy
The Wind Crystal
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Night's Whisper
56%inclusion70 decks126 decks
38%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion81 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion71 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Damn
51%inclusion64 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion62 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion58 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion56 decks126 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
44%inclusion55 decks126 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion57 decks126 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
-12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
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Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion51 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Darkstar Augur
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
27%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
32%synergy
General's Enforcer
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
26%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
28%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Blood
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
26%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
26%synergy
Knight Exemplar
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
26%inclusion33 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Mister Negative
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Blood Celebrant
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Caustic Bronco
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Archangel of Thune
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Vincent Valentine
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
4%synergy
The Speed Demon
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Soul Warden
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
-7%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Doom Whisperer
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Angel
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
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Dark Ritual
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
-0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
-10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Angel's Grace
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Hatred
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-12%synergy
Necrologia
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
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3%synergy
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Exsanguinate
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Repay in Kind
30%inclusion38 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Contract
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Pain's Reward
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Agony
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Bargain
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Game Over
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Sigil
33%inclusion42 decks126 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur II
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion36 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
8%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
7%synergy
World Map
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Elixir
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
36%synergy
Greed
26%inclusion33 decks126 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Call of the Ring
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Axis of Mortality
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Knights' Charge
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion66 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
4%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
16%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion100 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion95 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion76 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion126 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion122 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion102 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion90 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion82 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion78 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion65 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
47%inclusion59 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion51 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
-0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
-18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
-12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion33 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
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