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
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Confidant
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
55%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
55%synergy
Pact Weapon
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
55%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
48%inclusion48 decks99 decks
47%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Children of Korlis
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Night's Whisper
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
37%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Damn
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
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Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
32%synergy
General's Enforcer
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Blood
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Knight Exemplar
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Mister Negative
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Caustic Bronco
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Keen Duelist
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Angel
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
The Speed Demon
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Vincent Valentine
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Stunning Reversal
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Hatred
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Overkill
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Withering Boon
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Battle Menu
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Necrologia
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Repay in Kind
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Contract
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Bond of Agony
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Pain's Reward
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Cruel Bargain
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Stargaze
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
34%inclusion34 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Sigil
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
29%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur II
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
14%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Paladin's Arms
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
World Map
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Elixir
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Call of the Ring
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Axis of Mortality
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Font of Agonies
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Knights' Charge
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Light of Promise
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
2%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
3%synergy
The Black Gate
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Shefet Dunes
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Nomad Stadium
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion111 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion109 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion92 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion86 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Silent Clearing
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
-22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
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