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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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100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Black Market Connections
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
79%synergy
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77%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Repay in Kind
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Dismember
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Toxic Deluge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
69%synergy
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68%synergy
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68%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
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Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Night's Whisper
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Exsanguinate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Dark Confidant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Necropotence
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
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Aerith Gainsborough
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Blood
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Necropolis Regent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Bloodtracker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Angel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Selenia, Dark Angel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blood Celebrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Fell the Profane
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Hatred
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Darkness
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Strike
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Inkshield
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Withering Boon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Overkill
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Dire Tactics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vendetta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Devour in Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Necrologia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
False Cure
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Batwing Brume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Damnation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Profane Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Profane Transfusion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Essence Harvest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pain's Reward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bond of Agony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reverse the Sands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Deal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zof Consumption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Pact Weapon
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Whip of Erebos
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Sigil
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Jet Medallion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Endstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Golden Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Soul Conduit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Animate Dead
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Oubliette
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Lunar Convocation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Near-Death Experience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Carnival of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Font of Agonies
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Embrace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Black Gate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Castle Locthwain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nomad Stadium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Shefet Dunes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Plains
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Zof Consumption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
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