Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Core

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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Game Over
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Quintessential Katana
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
58%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
51%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Dark Confidant
48%inclusion60 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Pact Weapon
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
37%synergy
The Wind Crystal
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Restoration Magic
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
35%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion70 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion63 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion62 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
20%synergy
General's Enforcer
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
35%synergy
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Farewell
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
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K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Darkstar Augur
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Knight Exemplar
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Children of Korlis
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Blood
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Blood Celebrant
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Anima
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Mister Negative
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Vincent Valentine
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Seymour Flux
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Bronco
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Soul Warden
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Overkill
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Mortify
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Battle Menu
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Fight On!
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
You're Not Alone
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Pact
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Stunning Reversal
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Risky Shortcut
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Evil Reawakened
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Stargaze
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Bargain
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Profane Transfusion
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur II
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
32%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Sigil
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Fragments
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
12%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Elixir
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
10%synergy
White Mage's Staff
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
7%synergy
World Map
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Call of the Ring
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Knights' Charge
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Paladin Class
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Spirit Link
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
15%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion91 decks124 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion76 decks124 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion124 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion119 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion101 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion80 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
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