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
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Confidant
64%inclusion70 decks109 decks
57%synergy
Pact Weapon
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
57%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
55%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
55%inclusion55 decks100 decks
54%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
47%synergy
Children of Korlis
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Repay in Kind
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion68 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Damn
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Aerith Gainsborough
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
31%synergy
General's Enforcer
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Blood
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Knight Exemplar
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Mister Negative
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Caustic Bronco
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Keen Duelist
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Angel
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
The Speed Demon
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Platinum Angel
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Archangel of Thune
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Snuff Out
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Stunning Reversal
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Hatred
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Dire Tactics
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-12%synergy
Overkill
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Necrologia
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Battle Menu
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Silverquill Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Erode
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Vendetta
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Devour in Shadow
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Contract
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Bond of Agony
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Profane Transfusion
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Cruel Bargain
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Stargaze
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Fix What's Broken
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Sigil
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
29%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
2%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
World Map
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Call of the Ring
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Axis of Mortality
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Dark Tutelage
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Font of Agonies
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Knights' Charge
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Near-Death Experience
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Forge Anew
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion55 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
2%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
3%synergy
The Black Gate
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Shefet Dunes
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Nomad Stadium
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion83 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion81 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion71 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion108 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion106 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion89 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
78%inclusion85 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion75 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion75 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
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