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
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Grave Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Confidant
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
67%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
57%synergy
Pact Weapon
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
56%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Children of Korlis
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Black Market Connections
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
40%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
32%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
8%synergy
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Enduring Tenacity
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Darkstar Augur
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
32%synergy
General's Enforcer
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Blood
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Knight Exemplar
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Blood Celebrant
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Mister Negative
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Angel
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-20%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Soul Warden
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Dismember
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Angel's Grace
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Hatred
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-18%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Fight On!
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Overkill
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
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5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Fracture
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Battle Menu
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Protection Magic
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
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Reanimate
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Damn
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Repay in Kind
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Contract
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Bond of Agony
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Bargain
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Profane Transfusion
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Evil Reawakened
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Pain's Reward
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Winnowing
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
29%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Sigil
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Colossus Hammer
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
World Map
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Greed
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Forge Anew
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Parker Luck
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Castle Locthwain
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
24%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion64 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Silent Clearing
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Scrubland
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Crossroads Village
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
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