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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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77%synergy
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73%synergy
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69%synergy
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64%synergy
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63%synergy
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19%synergy
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100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
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100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
88%synergy
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83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
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83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
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83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
69%synergy
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83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
67%synergy
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83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
67%synergy
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60%synergy
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67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
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48%synergy
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58%synergy
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50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
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50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Blood Celebrant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
General's Enforcer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Knight Exemplar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
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25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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13%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Darkstar Augur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Necropolis Regent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Archangel of Thune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Withering Boon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Darkness
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Simulacrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Orim's Chant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Damn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Repay in Kind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Contract
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Agony
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dark Deal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Day of Judgment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
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Mithril Coat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
The Endstone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Whip of Erebos
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Colossus Hammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Sigil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur II
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Worldslayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Viridian Longbow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thornbite Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
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Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Call of the Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Knights' Charge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
The Black Gate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shambling Vent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-42%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Caves of Koilos
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Scrubland
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Prismatic Vista
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
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