Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Core Lifegain

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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57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
The Wind Crystal
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Night's Whisper
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
44%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
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40%synergy
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43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Confidant
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
General's Enforcer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
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Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Knight Exemplar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Caustic Bronco
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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14%synergy
Wall of Blood
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19%synergy
Children of Korlis
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17%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Essence Channeler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mister Negative
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Soul's Attendant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Reaper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Soul Warden
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Abigale, Poet Laureate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
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Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Blood Pact
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Battle Menu
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dire Tactics
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Batwing Brume
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fatal Push
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Congregate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Continue?
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6%synergy
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Damn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Contract
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Pain's Reward
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fix What's Broken
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Bargain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Risky Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Killing Wave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Tempest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Stargaze
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Splinter's Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Game Over
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
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Excalibur II
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Tome of Legends
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Requiem Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
World Map
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Eye of Vecna
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Soul Conduit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Sigil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Fragments
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lashwrithe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nightmare Lash
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
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Greed
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Axis of Mortality
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Call of the Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dark Tutelage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Knights' Charge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lurking Evil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Link
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Leader's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shefet Dunes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thran Portal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Blitzball
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
White Lotus Tile
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Neglected Manor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Hidden Grotto
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
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