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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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Endless Foot Assault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Quintessential Katana
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Leader's Talent
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
61%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Dark Confidant
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Pact Weapon
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
38%synergy
The Wind Crystal
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
34%synergy
General's Enforcer
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Darkstar Augur
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
31%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Knight Exemplar
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Children of Korlis
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Blood
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Blood Celebrant
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Mister Negative
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Anima
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Soul Warden
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Seymour Flux
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Vincent Valentine
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Overkill
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Battle Menu
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Fight On!
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Dire Tactics
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Hatred
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-16%synergy
Utter End
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Pact
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Contract
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Risky Shortcut
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Evil Reawakened
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Stargaze
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Bargain
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Profane Transfusion
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur II
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Paladin's Arms
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Fragments
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Elixir
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
White Mage's Staff
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
World Map
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Greed
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Dark Tutelage
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Paladin Class
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Link
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Parker Luck
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
15%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
10%synergy
The Black Gate
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Restless Fortress
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Blitzball
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion111 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion106 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion94 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion74 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion48 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
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