Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Deadly Rollick
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Pact Weapon
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Mithril Coat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Dark Confidant
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Black Market Connections
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
The One Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Mox Diamond
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Seal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Children of Korlis
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Darkstar Augur
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
General's Enforcer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blood Celebrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cathar Commando
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Ad Nauseam
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Silence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Final Showdown
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Darkness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Protection Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
You're Not Alone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Erase
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Grim Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Repay in Kind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Killing Wave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Providence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bond of Agony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Bargain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur II
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
The Wind Crystal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Worldslayer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Cranial Plating
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Explorer's Scope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mandibular Kite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Portable Hole
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Short Bow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Blind Obedience
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Necrodominance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Nomad Stadium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Capital City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-37%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
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