Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Optimized Lifedrain

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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99%synergy
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100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
97%synergy
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100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
36%synergy
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Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
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75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
61%synergy
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75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
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50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
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34%synergy
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48%synergy
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50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
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39%synergy
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25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
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25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
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75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
55%synergy
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75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
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50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
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50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
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43%synergy
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45%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Knight Exemplar
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Zack Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mister Negative
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Tree of Perdition
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Caustic Bronco
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Metallic Mimic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Benalish Marshal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Selenia, Dark Angel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Doom Whisperer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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Dark Ritual
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
You're Not Alone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slash of Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Overkill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fight On!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Battle Menu
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hatred
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bitter Triumph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Dawn Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utter End
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
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Night's Whisper
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
58%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Damn
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Sign in Blood
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Evil Reawakened
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ultima
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Resentful Revelation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Repay in Kind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dismantling Wave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Contract
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Bond of Agony
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Crippling Fear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Pact Weapon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Tainted Sigil
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
White Mage's Staff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phoenix Down
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Paladin's Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
World Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ninja's Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur II
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Endstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Requiem Monolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Shrine's Black Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Soul Conduit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Glasswing Grace
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Necrodominance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Search for Dagger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brilliant Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Axis of Mortality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Carnival of Souls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Knights' Charge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Dub
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
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Castle Locthwain
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Minas Tirith
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Market
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Barad-dûr
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Pit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
White Auracite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-31%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Vault of Champions
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Silent Clearing
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Starting Town
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Glasswing Grace
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Desolate Mire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Capital City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Crossroads Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Thriving Heath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
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