Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
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Dark Confidant
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Black Market Connections
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Pact Weapon
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Deadly Rollick
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
68%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Reanimate
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Knight Exemplar
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Night's Whisper
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Damn
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
39%synergy
General's Enforcer
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
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Tymna the Weaver
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Darkstar Augur
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Crypt Ghast
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Blood Celebrant
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Reaper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Demon Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Tataru Taru
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vincent Valentine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Akroma's Will
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Angel's Grace
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Ad Nauseam
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Withering Boon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Darkness
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
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Read the Bones
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Repay in Kind
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Contract
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Bond of Agony
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Risky Shortcut
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Bargain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
The Wind Crystal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
The Endstone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur II
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Sigil
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ultima Weapon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Worldslayer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Eye
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Lunar Convocation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Call of the Ring
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Greed
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Knights' Charge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
49%synergy
The Black Gate
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Minas Tirith
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-45%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Scrubland
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Vault of Champions
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Silent Clearing
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-31%synergy
Horizon of Progress
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-30%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-31%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
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