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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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84%synergy
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83%synergy
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78%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
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76%synergy
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73%synergy
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72%synergy
Animate Dead
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71%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
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Deadly Rollick
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69%synergy
Sanguine Bond
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59%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Exquisite Blood
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
63%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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63%synergy
Sign in Blood
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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55%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
86%synergy
Necropotence
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94%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
64%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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69%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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25%synergy
The One Ring
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34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
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35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
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Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
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99%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
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95%synergy
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99%synergy
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58%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
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49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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42%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
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57%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
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58%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
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56%synergy
Bloodtracker
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58%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
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47%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
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35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
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20%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
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38%synergy
Boggart Trawler
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33%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
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38%synergy
Twilight Prophet
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30%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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33%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
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39%synergy
Wall of Blood
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39%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
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38%synergy
Children of Korlis
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36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
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13%synergy
Blood Artist
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-11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ophiomancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Witch of the Moors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Angel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
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18%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
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17%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
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20%synergy
Knight Exemplar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
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13%synergy
Sengir, the Dark Baron
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20%synergy
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Hatred
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Tainted Strike
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Snuff Out
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38%synergy
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Culling the Weak
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37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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29%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
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20%synergy
Entomb
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14%synergy
Soul Shatter
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18%synergy
Silence
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16%synergy
Darkness
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19%synergy
Mana Tithe
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17%synergy
Despark
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-11%synergy
Inkshield
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2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
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15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
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16%synergy
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-4%synergy
Batwing Brume
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17%synergy
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14%synergy
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Repay in Kind
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59%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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55%synergy
Exsanguinate
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48%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
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56%synergy
Damnation
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56%synergy
Diabolic Intent
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30%synergy
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30%synergy
Essence Harvest
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40%synergy
Damn
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7%synergy
Profane Tutor
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18%synergy
Profane Transfusion
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19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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12%synergy
Read the Bones
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10%synergy
Grim Tutor
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16%synergy
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Shadowspear
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57%synergy
Jet Medallion
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54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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40%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
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46%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Pact Weapon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
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17%synergy
Skullclamp
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-7%synergy
Expedition Map
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18%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
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Blind Obedience
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Oubliette
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Carnival of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Call of the Ring
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16%synergy
Font of Agonies
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19%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
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11%synergy
Lunar Convocation
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9%synergy
Demonic Embrace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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Castle Locthwain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
The Black Gate
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58%synergy
Cabal Coffers
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
War Room
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Steppe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-38%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Silent Clearing
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
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