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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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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
80%synergy
Deadly Rollick
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
79%synergy
Black Market Connections
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
78%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Pact Weapon
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Reanimate
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Exquisite Blood
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Sign in Blood
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
58%synergy
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80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Damn
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Sanguine Bond
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
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Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
94%synergy
The One Ring
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Necropotence
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
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40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Children of Korlis
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Knight Exemplar
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Darkstar Augur
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Necropolis Regent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
General's Enforcer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Blood
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Bloodtracker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
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Dark Ritual
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Dismember
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Hatred
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Strike
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Darkness
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Batwing Brume
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Repay in Kind
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Damnation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Read the Bones
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Decode Transmissions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Essence Harvest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Bargain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Risky Shortcut
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Whip of Erebos
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur II
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Sigil
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Worldslayer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Call of the Ring
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Convocation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Amazing Alliance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Knights' Charge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Necrodominance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
History of Benalia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Oubliette
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Carnival of Souls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
The Black Gate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Castle Locthwain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Minas Tirith
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Pit
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nomad Stadium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Silent Clearing
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Scrubland
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Starting Town
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-31%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
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