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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Repay in Kind
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Lunar Convocation
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Farewell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Ad Nauseam
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
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Darkstar Augur
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Caustic Bronco
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Dark Confidant
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Children of Korlis
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Mister Negative
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Selenia, Dark Angel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Blood Celebrant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Angel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Blood
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Hex Parasite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Syndicate Heavy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Raving Oni-Slave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tree of Perdition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Shadows
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Essence Channeler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Haazda Marshal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scrapwork Rager
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Star Charter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Myr Convert
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Basilica Screecher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Subordinate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Knight of Dawn's Light
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Erode
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Stunning Reversal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Hatred
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Bitter Triumph
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Infernal Grasp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Dire Tactics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Union of the Third Path
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Murder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Cling to Dust
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Secure the Wastes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Lethal Scheme
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utter End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
False Cure
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Overkill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Damn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Infernal Contract
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Splinter's Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Break the Ice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dismantling Wave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pain's Reward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Captain's Call
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blood Money
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Despoil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Consume Spirit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bond of Agony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reverse the Sands
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
What Must Be Done
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Bargain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Crippling Fear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hop to It
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Soul Conduit
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Pact Weapon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Sigil
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Campfire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
The Last Ride
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Axis of Mortality
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Necrodominance
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Grievous Wound
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Call of the Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Font of Agonies
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Parker Luck
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dark Tutelage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Greed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Life Insurance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Remedy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pacifism
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Pillory of the Sleepless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of Hope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Flaming Fist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nowhere to Run
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of the Void
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Black Gate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Baldur's Gate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Marble Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Desolate Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-0%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Silent Clearing
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Gate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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