Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Lifegain

Cecil, Dark Knight
Rank #885
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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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Call of the Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
97%synergy
Dark Confidant
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
93%synergy
Black Market Connections
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
78%synergy
Damn
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Children of Korlis
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
General's Enforcer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Caustic Bronco
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Blood Celebrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Ravos, Soultender
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Beregond of the Guard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Exemplar of Light
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Prophet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
General Kudro of Drannith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tegan Jovanka
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hex Parasite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dismember
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Snuff Out
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Dawn's Truce
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Angel's Grace
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Inkshield
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Erode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Orim's Chant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Tithe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Stunning Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hatred
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Withering Boon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Final Showdown
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Continue?
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Repay in Kind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Contract
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pain's Reward
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Sickening Dreams
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Revival // Revenge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dark Deal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Kindred Dominance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Bargain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Game Over
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Pact Weapon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Sigil
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Heroes' Podium
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Horn of Gondor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Endstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Necrodominance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Font of Agonies
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Search for Dagger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Castle Locthwain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nomad Stadium
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Black Gate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Shefet Dunes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Pit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Deserted Temple
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Multiversal Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
97%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
The Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Legends
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-27%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
76%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
61%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
96%synergy
Fell the Profane
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
52%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Silent Clearing
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Turbulent Moor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Starting Town
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
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