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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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97%synergy
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90%synergy
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89%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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89%synergy
Black Market Connections
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79%synergy
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79%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
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77%synergy
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73%synergy
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58%synergy
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58%synergy
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57%synergy
Exsanguinate
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68%synergy
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62%synergy
Reanimate
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66%synergy
Toxic Deluge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
63%synergy
Sign in Blood
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62%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
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Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
93%synergy
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100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
88%synergy
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84%synergy
The One Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
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Dark Confidant
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54%synergy
Necropolis Regent
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
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49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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42%synergy
Boggart Trawler
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53%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
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57%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
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57%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
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54%synergy
Bloodtracker
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57%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
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49%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
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48%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
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37%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
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38%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
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38%synergy
Enduring Angel
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39%synergy
Twilight Prophet
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29%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Blood
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Children of Korlis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Darkstar Augur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Blood Celebrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Witch of the Moors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
General's Enforcer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
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Fell the Profane
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Hatred
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Tainted Strike
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Darkness
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Dismember
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Angel's Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Withering Boon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Final Showdown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Inkshield
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3%synergy
Batwing Brume
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
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14%synergy
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Repay in Kind
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Night's Whisper
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Damnation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Essence Harvest
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Profane Transfusion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Contract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Bond of Agony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Damn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
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Whip of Erebos
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Excalibur II
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Jet Medallion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Defense Grid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Blade of Selves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Sigil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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Blind Obedience
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Oubliette
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Lunar Convocation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Embrace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
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Shizo, Death's Storehouse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Castle Locthwain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Nomad Stadium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
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Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-38%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Boggart Trawler
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Plains
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-37%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Silent Clearing
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Starting Town
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Scrubland
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Horizon of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
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