Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Lifegain

Cecil, Dark Knight
Rank #900
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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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The Mind Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
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Dark Confidant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Children of Korlis
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ravos, Soultender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
General's Enforcer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Beregond of the Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Exemplar of Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
General Kudro of Drannith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tegan Jovanka
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Platinum Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hex Parasite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Dawn's Truce
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Dismember
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Erode
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Stunning Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hatred
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Withering Boon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Final Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Darkness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Continue?
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Grim Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Repay in Kind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Infernal Contract
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pain's Reward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sickening Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Revival // Revenge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Dark Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Bargain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Game Over
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Heroes' Podium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Horn of Gondor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pact Weapon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
The Endstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Call of the Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Black Market Connections
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Exquisite Blood
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Reconnaissance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Necrodominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Font of Agonies
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Search for Dagger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Wasteland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nomad Stadium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Shefet Dunes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Pit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deserted Temple
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Homeward Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Staff of Compleation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
76%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Turbulent Moor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
79%synergy
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Silent Clearing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
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