Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Self-Damage

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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3%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
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8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
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Dark Confidant
65%inclusion66 decks101 decks
59%synergy
Pact Weapon
57%inclusion58 decks101 decks
56%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
55%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion58 decks101 decks
54%synergy
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion51 decks101 decks
47%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
43%inclusion39 decks91 decks
42%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
43%inclusion43 decks101 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion47 decks101 decks
39%synergy
Repay in Kind
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
38%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion64 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion59 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion56 decks101 decks
34%synergy
Night's Whisper
54%inclusion55 decks101 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion55 decks101 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion48 decks101 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion47 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
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25%synergy
Damn
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11%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion42 decks101 decks
-8%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
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28%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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-9%synergy
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Aerith Gainsborough
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion38 decks101 decks
33%synergy
General's Enforcer
36%inclusion36 decks101 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion33 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
33%inclusion33 decks101 decks
30%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
33%inclusion33 decks101 decks
29%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
32%inclusion32 decks101 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion31 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Blood
31%inclusion31 decks101 decks
29%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
27%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Knight Exemplar
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
27%synergy
Mister Negative
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
24%inclusion24 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Caustic Bronco
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Keen Duelist
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Angel
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
The Speed Demon
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Archangel of Thune
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
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Dark Ritual
38%inclusion38 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
24%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
24%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
-11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Mortify
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-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
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8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Stunning Reversal
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Hatred
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Withering Boon
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7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Vendetta
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Necrologia
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Battle Menu
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Erode
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
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Sign in Blood
38%inclusion38 decks101 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion36 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion29 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Contract
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Profane Transfusion
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Bond of Agony
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Pain's Reward
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Bargain
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Fumigate
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Stargaze
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Fix What's Broken
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Ambition's Cost
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4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
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5%synergy
Day of Judgment
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3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Game Over
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Decode Transmissions
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
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Tainted Sigil
34%inclusion34 decks101 decks
31%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
30%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur II
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
14%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
7%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
4%synergy
World Map
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
31%inclusion31 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion29 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Call of the Ring
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Axis of Mortality
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Dark Tutelage
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
Font of Agonies
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Knights' Charge
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-9%synergy
Forge Anew
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion54 decks101 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion46 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
30%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
34%inclusion34 decks101 decks
0%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Shefet Dunes
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Nomad Stadium
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion77 decks101 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion76 decks101 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion65 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion38 decks101 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion100 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion98 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion82 decks101 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion77 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion68 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion66 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion46 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion38 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion36 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion36 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion31 decks101 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion31 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
-21%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
-15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-11%synergy
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