Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Budget 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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Dark Confidant
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
General's Enforcer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Resolute Reinforcements
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Children of Korlis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Knight Exemplar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Burglar Rat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Haazda Marshal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cutthroat Contender
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scrapwork Rager
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Myr Convert
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Burnished Hart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Grim Hireling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Barrow Naughty
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Myr Kinsmith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tonberry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Peacekeeper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ambulatory Edifice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Dreamthief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Accursed Marauder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Lacerator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Virus Beetle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Rager
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nothic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Stab
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Fight On!
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Murder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Secure the Wastes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Overkill
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fanatical Offering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Adamant Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Winter's Intervention
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Blot Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Renewed Faith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Offer Immortality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Cut Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Candy Grapple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Moogles' Valor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Slash of Light
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Battle Menu
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Valorous Stance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Elspeth's Smite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Union of the Third Path
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Moment of Triumph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hallow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-29%synergy
Tribute to Hunger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Protection Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Read the Bones
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Split Up
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Repay in Kind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Break the Ice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blood Money
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mind Rot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Evil Reawakened
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dread Summons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Counsel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Despoil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Season of the Burrow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Macabre Waltz
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hop to It
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Season of Loss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Captain's Call
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Consume Spirit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gix's Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Drown in Ichor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pact Weapon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Sigil
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mephitic Draught
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phantom Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tithing Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cobbled Wings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Paladin's Arms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Greataxe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
World Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Campfire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Requiem Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Parker Luck
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Candletrap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pillory of the Sleepless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nowhere to Run
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Summoner's Sending
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Greed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Snack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pacifism
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Warlock Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stab Wound
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Life Insurance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Remedy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Night of Souls' Betrayal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dead Weight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of Hope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of the Void
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mistveil Plains
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Baldur's Gate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thespian's Stage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
The Dross Pits
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-38%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blitzball
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Plains
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Silence
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Silent Clearing
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scoured Barrens
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Citadel Gate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-32%synergy
Mirrex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-45%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Moor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Heath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Crossroads Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Night Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Ballroom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Crystal Grotto
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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