Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Optimized

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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18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Winnowing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Emptiness
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
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Dark Confidant
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
68%synergy
Pact Weapon
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
57%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Black Market Connections
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Children of Korlis
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Darkstar Augur
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
40%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
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Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
General's Enforcer
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Blood
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Knight Exemplar
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Blood Celebrant
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mister Negative
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Angel
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Keen Duelist
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Tree of Perdition
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-22%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Dismember
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Restoration Magic
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Angel's Grace
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Hatred
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Withering Boon
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Fight On!
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Dire Tactics
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Battle Menu
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Protection Magic
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
You're Not Alone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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Reanimate
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Damn
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Repay in Kind
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Contract
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Evil Reawakened
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Bond of Agony
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Bargain
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Profane Transfusion
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Armory
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Fumigate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
United Front
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
29%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
25%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Sigil
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Colossus Hammer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
World Map
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Call of the Ring
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Wings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Parker Luck
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Castle Locthwain
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
The Black Gate
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
25%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Silent Clearing
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-32%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Crossroads Village
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
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