Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Upgraded

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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Chronicle of Victory
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Game Over
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Adept Watershaper
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Confidant
66%inclusion118 decks178 decks
59%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
57%inclusion90 decks159 decks
55%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion98 decks178 decks
52%synergy
Pact Weapon
49%inclusion87 decks178 decks
48%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
46%synergy
Children of Korlis
48%inclusion86 decks178 decks
45%synergy
The Wind Crystal
51%inclusion79 decks156 decks
43%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
47%inclusion74 decks159 decks
42%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
42%inclusion66 decks157 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion85 decks178 decks
40%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion133 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
64%inclusion114 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion113 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion101 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion101 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Damn
56%inclusion100 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
53%inclusion95 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion93 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion82 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion91 decks178 decks
37%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
-15%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Darkstar Augur
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
40%inclusion71 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
33%synergy
General's Enforcer
35%inclusion62 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
35%inclusion62 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
34%inclusion60 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Knight Exemplar
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
25%inclusion45 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Mister Negative
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Caustic Bronco
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Blood
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Blood Celebrant
22%inclusion39 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Doom Whisperer
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Soul Warden
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
7%synergy
The Speed Demon
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Vincent Valentine
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Angel
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion60 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Dire Tactics
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Battle Menu
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Stunning Reversal
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Necrologia
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Silence
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Withering Boon
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Fatal Push
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Repay in Kind
31%inclusion55 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Contract
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Profane Transfusion
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Bond of Agony
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Bargain
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Ultima
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur II
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
28%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Sigil
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Plate
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Colossus Hammer
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
2%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Soul Conduit
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Eye of Vecna
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-22%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Horn of Gondor
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
38%inclusion67 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Lunar Convocation
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Greed
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion45 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Call of the Ring
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Dark Tutelage
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Knights' Charge
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-9%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion90 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion77 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion68 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion63 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
4%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion159 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion149 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion117 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Compleation
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
White Auracite
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion175 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion172 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion155 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion137 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion129 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion123 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
46%inclusion82 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion79 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
40%inclusion71 decks178 decks
-12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion60 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion59 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion59 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion46 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
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