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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Viper, Cruel Conspirator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
M.O.D.O.K.
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
My Precious
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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Dark Confidant
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
68%synergy
Pact Weapon
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
60%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
60%synergy
Black Market Connections
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
53%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Children of Korlis
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
42%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion62 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Damn
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
31%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
60%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
7%synergy
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Darkstar Augur
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
35%synergy
General's Enforcer
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Blood
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Knight Exemplar
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Blood Celebrant
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Mister Negative
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Caustic Bronco
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-20%synergy
Enduring Angel
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Soul Warden
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
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Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Dismember
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Angel's Grace
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Hatred
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Dire Tactics
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Fight On!
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Protection Magic
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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Night's Whisper
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Repay in Kind
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Bond of Agony
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Bargain
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Profane Transfusion
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Pox Plague
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Withering Curse
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Pull from the Grave
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Sigil
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur II
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Whip of Erebos
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Colossus Hammer
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Greed
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Call of the Ring
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-0%synergy
Axis of Mortality
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Forge Anew
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
The Black Gate
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
13%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
-0%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-23%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Moor
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
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