Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Budget 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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58%synergy
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53%synergy
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45%synergy
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44%synergy
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44%synergy
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39%synergy
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44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
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36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
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5%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
2%synergy
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24%synergy
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30%synergy
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16%synergy
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23%synergy
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41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
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26%synergy
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31%synergy
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33%synergy
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27%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
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36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
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36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
General's Enforcer
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Knight Exemplar
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
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24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
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24%synergy
Wall of Blood
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22%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
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20%synergy
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14%synergy
Caustic Bronco
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19%synergy
H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
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20%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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8%synergy
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19%synergy
Keen Duelist
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17%synergy
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20%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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14%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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16%synergy
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13%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
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12%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
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12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dockside Chef
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
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12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Soul Warden
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Reaper
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Shay Cormac
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of Mortality
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Westfold Rider
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Tree of Perdition
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Downfall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dire Tactics
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Death in the Family
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Silverquill Charm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Foolish Fate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Interjection
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Wander Off
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Masterful Flourish
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Overkill
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Personify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Riverguard's Reflexes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Truths
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Fleeting Flight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tenacity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Murder
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4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-5%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Destroy Evil
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nocturnal Hunger
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Repay in Kind
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Risky Shortcut
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bond of Discipline
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Contract
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Pain's Reward
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Killian's Confidence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Pox Plague
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dig Site Inventory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cost of Brilliance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Splinter's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Martial Coup
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Heroes Remembered
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Agony
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Diresight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Bargain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Paladin's Arms
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
White Mage's Staff
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Elixir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Fragments
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Vecna
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dissection Tools
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Sword
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Rescue Skiff
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Hylderblade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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Greed
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Dark Tutelage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Link
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Knights' Charge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Graduation Day
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ninja Teen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Vigor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bleeding Effect
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cleric Class
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Parker Luck
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Shefet Dunes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Steppe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Locket
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Desolate Mire
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Forum of Amity
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Foot Headquarters
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Expanse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Study Hall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Rumble Arena
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Command Bridge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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