Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Optimized

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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My Precious
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Inside Information
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Queen of Dale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Confidant
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
67%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Pact Weapon
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
58%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
54%synergy
Children of Korlis
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Black Market Connections
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Darkstar Augur
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Damn
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Tymna the Weaver
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
35%synergy
General's Enforcer
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Blood
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Knight Exemplar
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Blood Celebrant
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Mister Negative
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Caustic Bronco
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Keen Duelist
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Angel
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Soul Warden
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Dismember
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Angel's Grace
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-17%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Hatred
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Entomb
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Dire Tactics
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Overkill
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Fight On!
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Personify
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Protection Magic
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Repay in Kind
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Contract
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Bargain
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Bond of Agony
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Profane Transfusion
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Pain's Reward
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Fumigate
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
32%synergy
The Wind Crystal
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Sigil
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
28%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur II
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Greed
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Call of the Ring
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Lurking Evil
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Coffers
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
The Black Gate
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
7%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion78 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion86 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion76 decks88 decks
-0%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
-15%synergy
Scrubland
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Moor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
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