Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Upgraded Self-Damage

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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42%synergy
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25%synergy
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42%synergy
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38%synergy
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36%synergy
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26%synergy
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16%synergy
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38%synergy
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30%synergy
Mister Negative
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28%synergy
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26%synergy
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19%synergy
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27%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
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7%synergy
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0%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
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10%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
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13%synergy
Tataru Taru
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14%synergy
Vincent Valentine
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15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
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14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
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7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
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2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
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6%synergy
Archangel of Thune
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9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
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7%synergy
Massacre Wurm
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8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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6%synergy
Platinum Angel
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12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
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5%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
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11%synergy
Keen Duelist
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
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-4%synergy
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11%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
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9%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
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11%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
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10%synergy
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Dark Ritual
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17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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28%synergy
Restoration Magic
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24%synergy
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15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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23%synergy
Inkshield
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10%synergy
Withering Torment
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24%synergy
Snuff Out
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21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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1%synergy
Despark
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-8%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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11%synergy
Stunning Reversal
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18%synergy
Necrologia
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18%synergy
Generous Gift
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-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
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12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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5%synergy
Silence
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10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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0%synergy
Dismember
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12%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
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9%synergy
Dire Tactics
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6%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
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Angel's Grace
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Reprieve
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-13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
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Overkill
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Battle Menu
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5%synergy
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Exsanguinate
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33%synergy
Damn
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12%synergy
Sign in Blood
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18%synergy
Reanimate
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16%synergy
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13%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
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13%synergy
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17%synergy
Profane Transfusion
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17%synergy
Bond of Agony
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18%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
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11%synergy
Infernal Contract
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13%synergy
Ambition's Cost
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11%synergy
Fumigate
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6%synergy
Day of Judgment
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11%synergy
Austere Command
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-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
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3%synergy
Martial Coup
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6%synergy
Heroes Remembered
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9%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Providence
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9%synergy
Pain's Reward
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9%synergy
Finale of Glory
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8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
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5%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
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9%synergy
Damnation
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5%synergy
Grim Tutor
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5%synergy
Ultima
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5%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
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5%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
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15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
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26%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
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33%synergy
Excalibur II
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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24%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
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22%synergy
Tainted Sigil
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20%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Soul Conduit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
The Endstone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
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13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
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4%synergy
World Map
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5%synergy
Elixir
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5%synergy
The Masamune
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4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
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5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
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5%synergy
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Greed
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Lunar Convocation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Axis of Mortality
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Call of the Ring
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dark Tutelage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Search for Dagger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Wings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Justice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
3%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Multiversal Passage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
The Black Gate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Realm of Koh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-38%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
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