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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Decorum Dissertation
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Moor
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Fix What's Broken
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
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Dark Confidant
68%inclusion147 decks216 decks
61%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
55%inclusion109 decks197 decks
54%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion117 decks216 decks
51%synergy
Pact Weapon
51%inclusion110 decks216 decks
50%synergy
The Wind Crystal
53%inclusion102 decks194 decks
46%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
47%inclusion91 decks194 decks
46%synergy
Children of Korlis
49%inclusion105 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
49%inclusion97 decks197 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion108 decks216 decks
42%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
43%inclusion84 decks195 decks
42%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion160 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
63%inclusion136 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion134 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion125 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion124 decks216 decks
36%synergy
Damn
57%inclusion123 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion117 decks216 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion107 decks216 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion99 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
21%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion107 decks216 decks
36%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion53 decks216 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
4%synergy
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Enduring Tenacity
43%inclusion92 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Darkstar Augur
42%inclusion91 decks216 decks
37%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
39%inclusion84 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
38%inclusion83 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
38%inclusion82 decks216 decks
32%synergy
General's Enforcer
37%inclusion79 decks216 decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion76 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
35%inclusion69 decks197 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion71 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Blood
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Knight Exemplar
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Mister Negative
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion56 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Blood Celebrant
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Caustic Bronco
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
20%inclusion38 decks194 decks
19%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
-0%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Keen Duelist
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion23 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Soul Warden
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
The Speed Demon
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Vincent Valentine
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Murderous Rider
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
3%synergy
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Dark Ritual
44%inclusion96 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion69 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
31%inclusion68 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
30%inclusion58 decks194 decks
26%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion62 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion44 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
-0%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Hatred
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Dire Tactics
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Stunning Reversal
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Battle Menu
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Withering Boon
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Necrologia
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Silence
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
1%synergy
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Reanimate
38%inclusion83 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion76 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion75 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Repay in Kind
32%inclusion69 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Contract
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Pain's Reward
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Bond of Agony
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Bargain
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
1%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
32%inclusion64 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Sigil
32%inclusion69 decks216 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur II
29%inclusion56 decks193 decks
27%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
27%inclusion53 decks193 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion58 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion20 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
3%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Elixir
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Soul Conduit
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
37%inclusion79 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
33%inclusion71 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Lunar Convocation
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Greed
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Call of the Ring
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Axis of Mortality
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Knights' Charge
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Search for Dagger
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion109 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion79 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion78 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion57 decks216 decks
17%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion53 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Nomad Stadium
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion193 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion178 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion140 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion92 decks216 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion43 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion211 decks216 decks
-0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion207 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion189 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion172 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion158 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion153 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
47%inclusion102 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion100 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion99 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion95 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion89 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
40%inclusion87 decks216 decks
-10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion82 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
35%inclusion75 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion74 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion69 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion69 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion56 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion56 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
-0%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion44 decks216 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
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