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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Black Widow, Double Agent
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
3%synergy
H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
M.O.D.O.K.
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
The Mind Stone
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
The Sentry, Golden Guardian
1.1%inclusion1 decks92 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion89 decks148 decks
57%synergy
Dark Confidant
63%inclusion93 decks148 decks
56%synergy
Pact Weapon
55%inclusion82 decks148 decks
54%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
54%inclusion74 decks136 decks
53%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
53%inclusion71 decks135 decks
52%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
54%inclusion74 decks136 decks
50%synergy
Children of Korlis
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
48%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
43%synergy
The Wind Crystal
49%inclusion65 decks132 decks
42%synergy
Night's Whisper
59%inclusion87 decks148 decks
41%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion94 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
60%inclusion89 decks148 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
59%inclusion87 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion86 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Damn
53%inclusion78 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion75 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion68 decks148 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion67 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
45%inclusion67 decks148 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
46%inclusion68 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
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Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
45%inclusion66 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Darkstar Augur
41%inclusion61 decks148 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion59 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
36%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
39%inclusion57 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
33%synergy
General's Enforcer
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Blood
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
27%synergy
Knight Exemplar
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Mister Negative
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Blood Celebrant
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Keen Duelist
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Caustic Bronco
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-0%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Angel
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Soul Warden
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Vincent Valentine
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
-0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Battle Menu
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-0%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-0%synergy
Necrologia
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Erode
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
2%synergy
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Exsanguinate
43%inclusion63 decks148 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Repay in Kind
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Agony
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Cruel Bargain
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Sigil
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur II
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
8%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Genji Glove
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Elixir
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
5%synergy
World Map
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion64 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
41%inclusion61 decks148 decks
40%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Axis of Mortality
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Dark Tutelage
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Font of Agonies
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Light of Promise
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion74 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion62 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
5%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
14%synergy
The Black Gate
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion118 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion112 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion92 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion148 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion143 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion123 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion111 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
68%inclusion100 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion100 decks148 decks
-0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion84 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion68 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion62 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion60 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
34%inclusion51 decks148 decks
-15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
-0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Moor
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Umbral Expanse
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
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