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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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71%synergy
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51%synergy
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22%synergy
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28%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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16%synergy
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17%synergy
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20%synergy
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21%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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19%synergy
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19%synergy
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21%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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13%synergy
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8%synergy
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12%synergy
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14%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
Foulmire Knight
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11%synergy
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2%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Cavalier of Night
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11%synergy
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Dark Ritual
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21%synergy
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21%synergy
Dismember
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32%synergy
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30%synergy
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1%synergy
Entomb
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16%synergy
Angel's Grace
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19%synergy
Final Showdown
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
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5%synergy
Generous Gift
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-2%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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4%synergy
Hatred
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10%synergy
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3%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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10%synergy
Silence
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7%synergy
Darkness
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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38%synergy
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28%synergy
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32%synergy
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20%synergy
Read the Bones
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Damnation
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29%synergy
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32%synergy
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23%synergy
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18%synergy
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18%synergy
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12%synergy
Exsanguinate
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10%synergy
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16%synergy
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18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
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1%synergy
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9%synergy
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1%synergy
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9%synergy
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4%synergy
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10%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
Dark Deal
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11%synergy
Day of Judgment
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9%synergy
Cruel Bargain
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11%synergy
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Shadowspear
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52%synergy
Mithril Coat
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41%synergy
Commander's Plate
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44%synergy
Whip of Erebos
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30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
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24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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30%synergy
Tainted Sigil
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31%synergy
Buster Sword
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26%synergy
The Endstone
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24%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
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21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
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19%synergy
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21%synergy
Colossus Hammer
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
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22%synergy
Champion's Helm
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21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
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22%synergy
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19%synergy
Excalibur II
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18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
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14%synergy
Nettlecyst
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10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
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11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
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11%synergy
Worldslayer
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11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
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10%synergy
Leyline Axe
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10%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
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-16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
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8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
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0%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
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8%synergy
Door of Destinies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
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6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
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10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
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10%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Amazing Alliance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Call of the Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Lunar Convocation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Knights' Charge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Carnival of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
History of Benalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
The Black Gate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Pit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nomad Stadium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Vault of Champions
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Silent Clearing
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
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