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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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86%synergy
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81%synergy
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78%synergy
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78%synergy
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60%synergy
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60%synergy
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47%synergy
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57%synergy
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53%synergy
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42%synergy
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11%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
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22%synergy
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31%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
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56%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
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45%synergy
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47%synergy
Knight Exemplar
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49%synergy
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43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
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38%synergy
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42%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
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32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
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23%synergy
Blood Celebrant
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37%synergy
Bastion Protector
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34%synergy
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26%synergy
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23%synergy
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18%synergy
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24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
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17%synergy
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25%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
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24%synergy
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24%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
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23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
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13%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
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20%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Demon Wall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vincent Valentine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Necropolis Regent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Withering Boon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Darkness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
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-18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
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-5%synergy
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Repay in Kind
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Read the Bones
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27%synergy
Exsanguinate
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25%synergy
Sign in Blood
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20%synergy
Damnation
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33%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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17%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
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24%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
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10%synergy
Infernal Contract
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12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Bond of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Risky Shortcut
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Day of Judgment
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10%synergy
Cruel Bargain
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12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
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Commander's Plate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Excalibur II
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Colossus Hammer
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24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Sigil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
The Endstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Worldslayer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Lunar Convocation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Call of the Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Knights' Charge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
The Black Gate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Minas Tirith
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Westvale Abbey
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-44%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Scrubland
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Marsh Flats
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Silent Clearing
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Starting Town
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-39%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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