Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive Core Self-Damage

Cecil, Dark Knight
Rank #921
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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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Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Bastion Protector
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97%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
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35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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38%synergy
Darkstar Augur
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45%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
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43%synergy
Murderous Rider
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49%synergy
Essence Channeler
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44%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Dark Confidant
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43%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
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41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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32%synergy
Blood Celebrant
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49%synergy
Selfless Spirit
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39%synergy
Boggart Trawler
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43%synergy
Grim Haruspex
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42%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
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30%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
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47%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
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42%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
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44%synergy
General's Enforcer
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47%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
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49%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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43%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
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49%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Keen Duelist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
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49%synergy
Undead Augur
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49%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
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47%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
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50%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
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46%synergy
Children of Korlis
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46%synergy
Midnight Reaper
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44%synergy
Knight Exemplar
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49%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
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41%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
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49%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
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47%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
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47%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
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48%synergy
Mister Negative
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48%synergy
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Malakir Rebirth
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88%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
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59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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36%synergy
Inkshield
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79%synergy
Restoration Magic
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96%synergy
Erode
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
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25%synergy
Final Showdown
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48%synergy
Despark
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20%synergy
Reprieve
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42%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Batwing Brume
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Night's Whisper
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Reanimate
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84%synergy
Fix What's Broken
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Repay in Kind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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46%synergy
Painful Truths
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50%synergy
Read the Bones
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41%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
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40%synergy
Vindicate
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38%synergy
Revival // Revenge
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46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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33%synergy
Damn
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18%synergy
Sign in Blood
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32%synergy
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Shadowspear
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97%synergy
Jet Medallion
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94%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
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96%synergy
The Wind Crystal
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93%synergy
Pearl Medallion
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43%synergy
Mithril Coat
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47%synergy
Mind's Eye
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50%synergy
Pact Weapon
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49%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Sigil
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Requiem Monolith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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Black Market Connections
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
78%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Axis of Mortality
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Glasswing Grace
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
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31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
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34%synergy
Call of the Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lunar Convocation
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40%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Dawn of Hope
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Parker Luck
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
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55%synergy
War Room
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92%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
79%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Witch's Clinic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Black Gate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Shambling Vent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Minas Tirith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Castle Locthwain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Monumental Henge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
30%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Hierarchy
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-30%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-34%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
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Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
74%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
58%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
62%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
70%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
61%synergy
Silent Clearing
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Glasswing Grace
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Desolate Mire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Demolition Field
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Scrubland
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
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