Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Turbulent Moor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Black Market Connections
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Deadly Rollick
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Exquisite Blood
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Pact Weapon
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Reanimate
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Sign in Blood
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Damn
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Necropotence
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Vilis, Broker of Blood
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Children of Korlis
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Knight Exemplar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Darkstar Augur
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Necropolis Regent
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Archangel of Thune
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
General's Enforcer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Prophet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Blood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Bloodtracker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Dismember
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Withering Torment
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Angel's Grace
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Hatred
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Darkness
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Strike
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Withering Boon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Batwing Brume
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Damnation
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Repay in Kind
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Decode Transmissions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Alive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Risky Shortcut
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Essence Harvest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Queen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Bargain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Whip of Erebos
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Sigil
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur II
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Endstone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sword of the Animist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Worldslayer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Door of Destinies
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Call of the Ring
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Knights' Charge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Lunar Convocation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Amazing Alliance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Axis of Mortality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Greed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Carnival of Souls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
History of Benalia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Oubliette
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Cabal Coffers
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
20%synergy
The Black Gate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Minas Tirith
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Stadium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Barad-dûr
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-28%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Vault of Champions
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Silent Clearing
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Scrubland
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Boggart Trawler
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Glasswing Grace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-32%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
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