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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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Emptiness
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
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78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
71%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Pact Weapon
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Black Market Connections
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
53%synergy
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62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Children of Korlis
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
52%synergy
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49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
41%synergy
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46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
40%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Night's Whisper
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Damn
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
33%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
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Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Blood
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
37%synergy
General's Enforcer
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Knight Exemplar
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Blood Celebrant
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Mister Negative
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Angel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Keen Duelist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Tree of Perdition
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Blood Artist
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Dismember
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Angel's Grace
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Hatred
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Dire Tactics
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Fight On!
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Battle Menu
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Protection Magic
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Murder
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
You're Not Alone
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
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Reanimate
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Repay in Kind
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Contract
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Bond of Agony
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Evil Reawakened
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Profane Transfusion
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Bargain
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Pain's Reward
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Sigil
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Colossus Hammer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
World Map
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Call of the Ring
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Axis of Mortality
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Forge Anew
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Parker Luck
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Silent Clearing
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Crossroads Village
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
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