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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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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Black Market Connections
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Repay in Kind
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Dismember
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Night's Whisper
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Deadly Rollick
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Sanguine Bond
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Necropotence
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
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Children of Korlis
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Dark Confidant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Blood
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Necropolis Regent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Boggart Trawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Bloodtracker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Starscape Cleric
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Angel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Platinum Angel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Knight Exemplar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Darkstar Augur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Selenia, Dark Angel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Ophiomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Snuff Out
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Hatred
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Darkness
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Tainted Strike
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Inkshield
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Overkill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dire Tactics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Stunning Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vendetta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Devour in Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necrologia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Batwing Brume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
False Cure
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Insatiable Avarice
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Damnation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Profane Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Profane Transfusion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Essence Harvest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Contract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pain's Reward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Revival // Revenge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bond of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reverse the Sands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zof Consumption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whip of Erebos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Pact Weapon
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
The Wind Crystal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Jet Medallion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Requiem Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Golden Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Soul Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Call of the Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Oubliette
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Near-Death Experience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Carnival of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Font of Agonies
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Embrace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Castle Locthwain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
The Black Gate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Stadium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Shefet Dunes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Fell the Profane
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Silent Clearing
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Horizon of Progress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Zof Consumption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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