Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Turbulent Moor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Umbral Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
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Dark Confidant
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
69%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Children of Korlis
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Pact Weapon
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Damn
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
35%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Necropotence
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
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General's Enforcer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Mister Negative
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Blood Celebrant
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Blood
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Caustic Bronco
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Doom Whisperer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Rinoa, Angel Wing
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Super Shredder
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ravos, Soultender
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
General Kudro of Drannith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Beregond of the Guard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Knight Exemplar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Masako the Humorless
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
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Fell the Profane
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Inkshield
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Restoration Magic
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hatred
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Stunning Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Batwing Brume
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Repay in Kind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Extortion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Game Over
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Pain's Reward
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Sigil
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Wind Crystal
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Horn of Gondor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Heroes' Podium
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur II
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Universe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Meteor Sword
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Call of the Ring
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Search for Dagger
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Lunar Convocation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Reconnaissance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Amazing Alliance
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Knights' Charge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Homeward Path
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
The Black Gate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Nomad Stadium
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Legends
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Scrubland
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Silent Clearing
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Fell the Profane
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
39%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Tainted Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-41%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
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