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
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Children of Korlis
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Night's Whisper
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Dark Confidant
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Castle Locthwain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Blood Celebrant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Blood
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Damn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Sanguine Bond
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Black Market Connections
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Darkstar Augur
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Necropotence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Farewell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Keen Duelist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Caustic Bronco
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Archangel of Thune
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
General's Enforcer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Angel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hex Parasite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Knight Exemplar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Grave Researcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mister Negative
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tree of Perdition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Snuff Out
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Bitter Triumph
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Withering Torment
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Hatred
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Disenchant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fight On!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Battle Menu
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Stunning Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cling to Dust
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Destroy Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Repay in Kind
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Read the Bones
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Infernal Contract
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Pull from the Grave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ultima
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Resentful Revelation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Dismantling Wave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forever Young
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pain's Reward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Agony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Tribute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Deal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stargaze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Bargain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crippling Fear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Pact Weapon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Whip of Erebos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Soul Conduit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Jet Medallion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
World Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Endstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Axis of Mortality
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Glasswing Grace
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Necrodominance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Carnival of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Search for Dagger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brilliant Wings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Scion of Halaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Light of Promise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Accord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Font of Agonies
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Pit
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Glasswing Grace
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Turbulent Moor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Forum of Amity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Crossroads Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-36%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
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