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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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The Endstone
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Children of Korlis
100% of 6 decks +97% synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
83% of 6 decks +81% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
100% of 6 decks +81% synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
83% of 6 decks +80% synergy
Tymna the Weaver
83% of 6 decks +80% synergy
Black Market Connections
100% of 6 decks +80% synergy
Dark Confidant
83% of 6 decks +78% synergy
Reanimate
83% of 6 decks +70% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83% of 6 decks +62% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
83% of 6 decks +61% synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
100% of 6 decks +61% synergy
Deadly Rollick
67% of 6 decks +56% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
67% of 6 decks +56% synergy
Dark Ritual
67% of 6 decks +45% synergy
Esper Sentinel
67% of 6 decks +48% synergy
Exsanguinate
67% of 6 decks +55% synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67% of 6 decks +56% synergy
Toxic Deluge
67% of 6 decks +50% synergy
Damn
67% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67% of 6 decks +2% synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
83% of 6 decks +77% synergy
Necropotence
67% of 6 decks +60% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67% of 6 decks +54% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67% of 6 decks +52% synergy
Teferi's Protection
67% of 6 decks +50% synergy
Ad Nauseam
50% of 6 decks +48% synergy
The One Ring
50% of 6 decks +44% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50% of 6 decks +38% synergy
Demonic Tutor
50% of 6 decks +34% synergy
Mox Diamond
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
67% of 6 decks +57% synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
60% of 5 decks +54% synergy
Darkstar Augur
50% of 6 decks +45% synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
50% of 6 decks +45% synergy
Blood Celebrant
50% of 6 decks +50% synergy
General's Enforcer
50% of 6 decks +47% synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
50% of 6 decks +47% synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Witch Enchanter
33% of 6 decks +23% synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
33% of 6 decks +31% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Boggart Trawler
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Bastion Protector
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Enduring Angel
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Crypt Ghast
33% of 6 decks +26% synergy
Platinum Angel
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Knight Exemplar
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Tataru Taru
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17% of 6 decks +8% synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Selenia, Dark Angel
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Exquisite Archangel
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
17% of 6 decks +2% synergy
Doom Whisperer
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Archangel of Thune
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Ophiomancer
17% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Mother of Runes
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Drana and Linvala
17% of 6 decks +8% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
17% of 6 decks +3% synergy
Exemplar of Light
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Twilight Prophet
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
50% of 6 decks +38% synergy
Angel's Grace
50% of 6 decks +47% synergy
Darkness
50% of 6 decks +49% synergy
Path to Exile
50% of 6 decks +1% synergy
Generous Gift
50% of 6 decks +24% synergy
Dismember
50% of 6 decks +49% synergy
Plunge into Darkness
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Withering Boon
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Silence
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Despark
33% of 6 decks +2% synergy
Akroma's Will
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Withering Torment
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Dire Tactics
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Simulacrum
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Entomb
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Imp's Mischief
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Snuff Out
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Dawn's Truce
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Stunning Reversal
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Deadly Dispute
17% of 6 decks -4% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17% of 6 decks +8% synergy
Vendetta
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Soul Shatter
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Culling the Weak
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Final Showdown
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Devour in Shadow
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Necrologia
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17% of 6 decks +2% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Inkshield
17% of 6 decks +0% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
False Cure
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
50% of 6 decks +39% synergy
Night's Whisper
50% of 6 decks +34% synergy
Repay in Kind
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Infernal Contract
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Farewell
33% of 6 decks +21% synergy
Feed the Swarm
33% of 6 decks +26% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33% of 6 decks +23% synergy
Bond of Agony
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Sign in Blood
33% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Diabolic Intent
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Imperial Seal
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Profane Tutor
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Profane Transfusion
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Open the Armory
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Pain's Reward
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Revival // Revenge
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Ashes to Ashes
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Risky Shortcut
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Reverse the Sands
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Slash the Ranks
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Dark Deal
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Blood Tithe
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Damnation
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Zof Consumption
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Cruel Bargain
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
50% of 6 decks +41% synergy
Pact Weapon
50% of 6 decks +49% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33% of 6 decks +7% synergy
Lightning Greaves
33% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Tainted Sigil
33% of 6 decks +31% synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Defense Grid
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Mithril Coat
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Whip of Erebos
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Skullclamp
17% of 6 decks -11% synergy
Shadowspear
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
The Golden Throne
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Soul Conduit
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Commander's Plate
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
50% of 6 decks +31% synergy
Exquisite Blood
50% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50% of 6 decks +21% synergy
Smothering Tithe
33% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33% of 6 decks +28% synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Call of the Ring
33% of 6 decks +29% synergy
Lunar Convocation
33% of 6 decks +22% synergy
Skrelv's Hive
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Axis of Mortality
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Greed
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Ripples of Undeath
17% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Near-Death Experience
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Glasswing Grace
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17% of 6 decks +2% synergy
Necromancy
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Sanguine Bond
17% of 6 decks -5% synergy
Carnival of Souls
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Necrodominance
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Font of Agonies
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Animate Dead
17% of 6 decks +7% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67% of 6 decks +23% synergy
Westvale Abbey
33% of 6 decks +25% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
The Black Gate
33% of 6 decks +31% synergy
Cabal Coffers
33% of 6 decks +21% synergy
Minas Tirith
33% of 6 decks +26% synergy
Castle Locthwain
33% of 6 decks +22% synergy
Reliquary Tower
33% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Vault of Whispers
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Wasteland
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17% of 6 decks +1% synergy
Barren Moor
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Nomad Stadium
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Urza's Saga
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
War Room
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Emergence Zone
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Command Beacon
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Shefet Dunes
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Secluded Steppe
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Inventors' Fair
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Cabal Pit
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Deserted Temple
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17% of 6 decks +5% synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17% of 6 decks -17% synergy
Rogue's Passage
17% of 6 decks -3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Arcane Signet
83% of 6 decks +2% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Mind Stone
33% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Orzhov Signet
33% of 6 decks -26% synergy
Lotus Petal
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
The Aetherspark
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Mana Vault
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Mox Amber
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Fellwar Stone
17% of 6 decks -4% synergy
Thought Vessel
17% of 6 decks +3% synergy
Chrome Mox
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Lands
Swamp
100% of 6 decks +3% synergy
Godless Shrine
100% of 6 decks +52% synergy
Plains
100% of 6 decks +3% synergy
Marsh Flats
100% of 6 decks +71% synergy
Command Tower
83% of 6 decks -3% synergy
Caves of Koilos
83% of 6 decks +26% synergy
Vault of Champions
83% of 6 decks +43% synergy
Silent Clearing
83% of 6 decks +68% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
67% of 6 decks +47% synergy
Scrubland
67% of 6 decks +56% synergy
Fell the Profane
50% of 6 decks +38% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50% of 6 decks +22% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50% of 6 decks +44% synergy
Isolated Chapel
50% of 6 decks -14% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50% of 6 decks +18% synergy
Polluted Delta
50% of 6 decks +44% synergy
Prismatic Vista
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Witch Enchanter
33% of 6 decks +23% synergy
Exotic Orchard
33% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Windswept Heath
33% of 6 decks +28% synergy
Tainted Field
33% of 6 decks -19% synergy
Horizon of Progress
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Reflecting Pool
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Boggart Trawler
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33% of 6 decks -9% synergy
Path of Ancestry
33% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Arid Mesa
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Temple of Silence
33% of 6 decks -9% synergy
City of Brass
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Flooded Strand
33% of 6 decks +28% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Fabled Passage
17% of 6 decks +7% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17% of 6 decks +2% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17% of 6 decks -5% synergy
Myriad Landscape
17% of 6 decks -5% synergy
Glasswing Grace
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Fetid Heath
17% of 6 decks -20% synergy
Spire of Industry
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
17% of 6 decks +8% synergy
Cavern of Souls
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Evolving Wilds
17% of 6 decks -5% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
17% of 6 decks -25% synergy
Mana Confluence
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Thriving Heath
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Scoured Barrens
17% of 6 decks -7% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
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