Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Deadly Rollick
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Pact Weapon
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Dark Confidant
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Black Market Connections
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Mithril Coat
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
General's Enforcer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
The One Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Mox Diamond
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Voice of Victory
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Salvage Scout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Final Showdown
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Silence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Darkness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mana Tithe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Protection Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
You're Not Alone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Erase
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Repay in Kind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Contract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Providence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Killing Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Bargain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur II
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Worldslayer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Cranial Plating
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Endstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Portable Hole
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Colossus Hammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Scope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mandibular Kite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Short Bow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Blind Obedience
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Necrodominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Lunar Convocation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Nomad Stadium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Turbulent Moor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Capital City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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