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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K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Sign in Blood
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Night's Whisper
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Sanguine Bond
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Damn
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Farewell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Necropotence
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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25%synergy
Ad Nauseam
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
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Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Darkstar Augur
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Dark Confidant
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Bastion Protector
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Children of Korlis
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Blood Celebrant
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39%synergy
Boggart Trawler
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33%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
General's Enforcer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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33%synergy
Wall of Blood
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39%synergy
Keen Duelist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grave Researcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mister Negative
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Tree of Perdition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Caustic Bronco
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%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
Generous Gift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
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31%synergy
Fight On!
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Battle Menu
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hatred
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dawn Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Destroy Evil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utter End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Read the Bones
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Repay in Kind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Pull from the Grave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ultima
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Resentful Revelation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Dismantling Wave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Forever Young
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Living End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Infernal Contract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Agony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fumigate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dark Deal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Queen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stargaze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Crippling Fear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pact Weapon
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Sigil
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
World Map
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur II
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Endstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whip of Erebos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Soul Conduit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Axis of Mortality
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Necrodominance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Search for Dagger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Brilliant Wings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Greed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Scion of Halaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Carnival of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Knights' Charge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bitterblossom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Minas Tirith
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Pit
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Barad-dûr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Heath
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Vault of Champions
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Silent Clearing
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Desolate Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Moor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Forum of Amity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Crossroads Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Horizon of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Moor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Heath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
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