Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Optimized Life Exchange

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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Bolas's Citadel
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
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Dark Confidant
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
64%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Children of Korlis
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Darkstar Augur
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Caustic Bronco
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Enduring Angel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Blood
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Hex Parasite
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mister Negative
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Raving Oni-Slave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tree of Perdition
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Shadows
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Murderous Rider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Haazda Marshal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Selenia, Dark Angel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Scrapwork Rager
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Star Charter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Blood Celebrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Myr Convert
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Subordinate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Knight of Dawn's Light
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
General's Enforcer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Myr Kinsmith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Captain of the Watch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Platinum Angel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Withering Torment
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Stunning Reversal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Hatred
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Bitter Triumph
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Dire Tactics
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Union of the Third Path
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Murder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Cling to Dust
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Dawn Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Secure the Wastes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Lethal Scheme
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utter End
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-24%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Overkill
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sorceries
Repay in Kind
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
58%synergy
Damn
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Infernal Contract
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Break the Ice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dismantling Wave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pain's Reward
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Captain's Call
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Blood Money
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Despoil
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Consume Spirit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bond of Agony
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Bargain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Crippling Fear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hop to It
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Soul Conduit
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Pact Weapon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Tainted Sigil
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Campfire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Celestial Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Greataxe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%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
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Axis of Mortality
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Necrodominance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Font of Agonies
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Life Insurance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Pacifism
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Pillory of the Sleepless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Call of the Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Leyline of Hope
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Flaming Fist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Nowhere to Run
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Leyline of the Void
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Castle Locthwain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
The Black Gate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Pit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Baldur's Gate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
52%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Desolate Mire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Citadel Gate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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