Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Self-Damage

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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Turbulent Moor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fix What's Broken
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Confidant
65%inclusion67 decks103 decks
58%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
55%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion60 decks103 decks
55%synergy
Pact Weapon
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
55%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Children of Korlis
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Night's Whisper
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
38%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Damn
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Darkstar Augur
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
34%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
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Aerith Gainsborough
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
31%synergy
General's Enforcer
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Blood
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Knight Exemplar
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Mister Negative
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Caustic Bronco
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Angel
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
1%synergy
The Speed Demon
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Archangel of Thune
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Snuff Out
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
-11%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-9%synergy
Stunning Reversal
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Boon
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Silverquill Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Necrologia
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Battle Menu
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Vendetta
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
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Sign in Blood
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Repay in Kind
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Contract
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Profane Transfusion
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Bond of Agony
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Pain's Reward
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Cruel Bargain
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Stargaze
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
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The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Sigil
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
29%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur II
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
World Map
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Glasswing Grace
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Call of the Ring
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Axis of Mortality
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Font of Agonies
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Knights' Charge
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Forge Anew
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
0%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
4%synergy
The Black Gate
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Shefet Dunes
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Nomad Stadium
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion79 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion77 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion67 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion102 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion85 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion79 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
-22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
-15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
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