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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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5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
60%inclusion70 decks116 decks
59%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
48%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
45%inclusion52 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
44%synergy
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45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
42%synergy
Dark Confidant
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
41%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Restoration Magic
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
38%synergy
Pact Weapon
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
37%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Damn
44%inclusion52 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion52 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion51 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
22%synergy
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Farewell
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
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Bastion Protector
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
33%synergy
General's Enforcer
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Darkstar Augur
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
29%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Knight Exemplar
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Children of Korlis
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Blood
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Blood Celebrant
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Anima
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Mister Negative
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Vincent Valentine
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Bronco
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Soul Warden
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Seymour Flux
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Overkill
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Battle Menu
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Fight On!
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Fatal Push
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
1%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Hatred
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Stunning Reversal
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-16%synergy
Utter End
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Pact
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Silence
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
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1%synergy
Reprieve
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Contract
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Risky Shortcut
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Evil Reawakened
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Stargaze
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Bargain
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Profane Transfusion
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Ultima
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur II
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Sigil
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Paladin's Arms
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
11%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Fragments
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Elixir
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
World Map
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Vorpal Sword
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-22%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Greed
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Dark Tutelage
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Knights' Charge
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Link
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Class
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Link
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Land Tax
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion52 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
15%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion86 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion74 decks119 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion48 decks119 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Blitzball
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion119 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion114 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion100 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion75 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
62%inclusion74 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion60 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Scoured Barrens
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
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