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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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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
76%synergy
Feed the Swarm
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
The Black Gate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
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67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Black Market Connections
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
62%synergy
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67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
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83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
58%synergy
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Path to Exile
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
18%synergy
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67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
38%synergy
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67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
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67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
44%synergy
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67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
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Darkstar Augur
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Dark Confidant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Knight Exemplar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Serra Ascendant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Blood Celebrant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Soul Warden
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Caustic Bronco
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Alms Collector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Adorned Pouncer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
The Speed Demon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Soulcage Fiend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Angel of Despair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Archangel of Thune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
General's Enforcer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
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Fell the Profane
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Bitter Triumph
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Infernal Grasp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Give In to Violence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Jump Scare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cling to Dust
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Fatal Push
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fated Retribution
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hatred
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Treacherous Greed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utter End
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Joust Through
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Stunning Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
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Night's Whisper
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Damn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Repay in Kind
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Infernal Contract
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cruel Bargain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Festival of Trokin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ultima
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Pain's Reward
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Exterminatus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fumigate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gruesome Realization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
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Leyline Axe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Sigil
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Whip of Erebos
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Pact Weapon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur II
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Soul Conduit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wand of Orcus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Assault Suit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Glasswing Grace
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Axis of Mortality
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Greed
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lunar Convocation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Dark Tutelage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Forge Anew
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Font of Agonies
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Call of the Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Castle Locthwain
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Silent Clearing
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Glasswing Grace
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Scrubland
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
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