Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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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79%synergy
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69%synergy
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66%synergy
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57%synergy
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53%synergy
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21%synergy
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32%synergy
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22%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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46%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
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Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
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100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
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70%synergy
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65%synergy
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65%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
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48%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
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45%synergy
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43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
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20%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
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41%synergy
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40%synergy
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34%synergy
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42%synergy
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39%synergy
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43%synergy
Knight Exemplar
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42%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
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38%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
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32%synergy
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30%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
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32%synergy
Darkstar Augur
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
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22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
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18%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
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27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Children of Korlis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Foulmire Knight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cavalier of Night
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Necropolis Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
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Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Final Showdown
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
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-11%synergy
Dismember
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13%synergy
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8%synergy
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Farewell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Repay in Kind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
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12%synergy
Buried Alive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Decode Transmissions
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23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
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12%synergy
Open the Armory
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10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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10%synergy
Exsanguinate
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2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
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13%synergy
Dark Deal
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14%synergy
Day of Judgment
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12%synergy
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Mithril Coat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Whip of Erebos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Colossus Hammer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Endstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur II
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
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16%synergy
Nettlecyst
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13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Worldslayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
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14%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Door of Destinies
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Carnival of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
History of Benalia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Pit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nomad Stadium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Caves of Koilos
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Scrubland
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Silent Clearing
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Isolated Chapel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
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