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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Turbulent Moor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Pox Plague
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Confidant
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
67%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Pact Weapon
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Black Market Connections
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Children of Korlis
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion58 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Darkstar Augur
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
36%synergy
General's Enforcer
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Blood
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Knight Exemplar
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Blood Celebrant
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Mister Negative
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Tree of Perdition
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Bronco
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Angel
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Dismember
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Angel's Grace
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Hatred
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Fight On!
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Overkill
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Battle Menu
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Protection Magic
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Continue?
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Night's Whisper
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Damn
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Repay in Kind
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Contract
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Bond of Agony
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Killian's Confidence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Bargain
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Pull from the Grave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Profane Transfusion
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Evil Reawakened
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Open the Armory
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Pain's Reward
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
20%synergy
The Wind Crystal
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
29%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Sigil
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur II
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Greed
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Font of Agonies
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Axis of Mortality
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Castle Locthwain
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
The Black Gate
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion58 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Silent Clearing
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Crossroads Village
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
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