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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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28%synergy
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27%synergy
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28%synergy
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18%synergy
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15%synergy
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8%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
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10%synergy
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14%synergy
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Dark Ritual
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20%synergy
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-22%synergy
Erase
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Succumb to Temptation
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28%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Crush Contraband
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Slash of Light
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28%synergy
Restoration Magic
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25%synergy
Dark Endurance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Spontaneous Flight
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14%synergy
Demonic Gifts
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14%synergy
Fatal Push
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13%synergy
Loran's Escape
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13%synergy
Cut Down
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14%synergy
Tragic Fall
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
Cruel Truths
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14%synergy
Dark Bargain
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14%synergy
Divine Verdict
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14%synergy
Snuff Out
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13%synergy
Village Rites
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-8%synergy
Charge
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14%synergy
Adamant Will
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14%synergy
Repel the Darkness
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14%synergy
Gods Willing
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13%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
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14%synergy
Devouring Light
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14%synergy
Valor Made Real
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Closing Statement
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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14%synergy
Death Wind
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14%synergy
Dawn Charm
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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21%synergy
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11%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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Worthy Cost
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13%synergy
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4%synergy
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10%synergy
Unearth
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9%synergy
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14%synergy
Essence Infusion
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14%synergy
Vindicate
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2%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
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2%synergy
Blood Price
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14%synergy
Living Death
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11%synergy
Purge the Profane
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14%synergy
Death Grasp
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13%synergy
Iona's Judgment
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14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
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10%synergy
Essence Harvest
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14%synergy
Cleansing Nova
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12%synergy
Deadly Tempest
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14%synergy
Stupor
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14%synergy
Eviscerate
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14%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
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14%synergy
Humiliate
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14%synergy
Silverflame Ritual
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14%synergy
Stargaze
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12%synergy
Paraselene
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14%synergy
Never Happened
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14%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
Resentful Revelation
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13%synergy
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Dragoon's Lance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
The Wind Crystal
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35%synergy
Crystal Fragments
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Elixir
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43%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Vorpal Sword
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28%synergy
Skullclamp
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2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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3%synergy
Hero's Blade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
White Mage's Staff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Requiem Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mephitic Draught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shining Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marble Chalice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Siren Song Lyre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
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14%synergy
Portable Hole
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
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14%synergy
Bloodsoaked Altar
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14%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Heirloom Blade
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13%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
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14%synergy
Barrow-Blade
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14%synergy
Tithing Blade
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13%synergy
Shuko
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14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Norn's Annex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mandibular Kite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spare Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Paladin's Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Short Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Heart-Piercer Bow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ring of Thune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Magitek Scythe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lion Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ninja's Blades
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Tutelage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Greed
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pacifism
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Insignia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cleric Class
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Runemark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
First Response
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Palace Siege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grievous Wound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Life Insurance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Hope Against Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Bonds of Faith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hold the Gates
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Noble Purpose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Knightly Valor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Thirst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oblivion Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Feather of Flight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Link
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dub
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Adventurer's Inn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Vault of Whispers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Restless Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sequestered Stash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Great Arashin City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-56%synergy
White Auracite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-66%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-39%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-43%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-44%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Crossroads Village
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Hidden Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Gond Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-38%synergy
Warped Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-51%synergy
Unknown Shores
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Gateway Plaza
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Painted Bluffs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
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