Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Cecil, Dark Knight
Rank #900
24decks
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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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H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Excalibur II
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Night's Whisper
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
The Wind Crystal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
General's Enforcer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Dark Confidant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
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Children of Korlis
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Knight Exemplar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Blood Celebrant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Murderous Rider
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Darkstar Augur
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Blood
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Caustic Bronco
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cavalier of Night
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dockside Chef
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Reaper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Valiant Knight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Scolding Administrator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Quill-Blade Laureate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dire Tactics
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Death in the Family
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silverquill Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Foolish Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Interjection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wander Off
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Masterful Flourish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Personify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Riverguard's Reflexes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Truths
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Fleeting Flight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tenacity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Destroy Evil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Nocturnal Hunger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Repay in Kind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Contract
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pain's Reward
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Killian's Confidence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dig Site Inventory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cost of Brilliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ultima
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Heroes Remembered
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Agony
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Bargain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pact Weapon
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Paladin's Arms
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
White Mage's Staff
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Elixir
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Fragments
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
World Map
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Meteor Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Vecna
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dissection Tools
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rescue Skiff
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Hylderblade
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Axis of Mortality
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dark Tutelage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Link
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Paladin Class
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Graduation Day
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mornsong Aria
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Vigor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Soul Snare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bleeding Effect
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Knights' Charge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Parker Luck
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Shefet Dunes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Steppe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Locket
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Mire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Forum of Amity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-31%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rumble Arena
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Rupture Spire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Study Hall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Command Bridge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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