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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H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Cube
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Black Widow, Double Agent
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion83 decks139 decks
57%synergy
Dark Confidant
61%inclusion85 decks139 decks
54%synergy
Pact Weapon
55%inclusion77 decks139 decks
54%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
53%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
52%inclusion65 decks126 decks
51%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
50%synergy
Children of Korlis
48%inclusion67 decks139 decks
44%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
43%synergy
The Wind Crystal
48%inclusion59 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Night's Whisper
57%inclusion79 decks139 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion89 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion82 decks139 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Damn
51%inclusion71 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion66 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion65 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion65 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
36%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
-12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
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Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Darkstar Augur
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion53 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
38%inclusion53 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
38%inclusion48 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
32%synergy
General's Enforcer
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Blood
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Knight Exemplar
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Mister Negative
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Blood Celebrant
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Caustic Bronco
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Keen Duelist
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Vincent Valentine
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Angel
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Soul Warden
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Murderous Rider
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Doom Whisperer
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
-11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Grace
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
-11%synergy
Battle Menu
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Necrologia
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
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Exsanguinate
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion47 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Repay in Kind
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Contract
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Pain's Reward
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Agony
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Bargain
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Stargaze
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-0%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Sigil
33%inclusion46 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur II
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Elixir
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Soul Conduit
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
World Map
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Eye of Vecna
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
38%inclusion53 decks139 decks
37%synergy
Greed
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Call of the Ring
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Axis of Mortality
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Knights' Charge
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Necrodominance
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Light of Promise
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Parker Luck
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion69 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
4%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
15%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion109 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion104 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion85 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion46 decks139 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion139 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion134 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion113 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion102 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion91 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion90 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion75 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
47%inclusion65 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
-0%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion53 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion48 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
-18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Moor
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
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