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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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33%synergy
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30%synergy
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14%synergy
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1%synergy
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7%synergy
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28%synergy
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18%synergy
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22%synergy
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20%synergy
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18%synergy
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18%synergy
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16%synergy
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14%synergy
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1%synergy
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8%synergy
Caustic Bronco
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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-2%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Angel
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16%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Anima
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13%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
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7%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
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1%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
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4%synergy
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7%synergy
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Knight of the White Orchid
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4%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
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1%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
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Infernal Grasp
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33%synergy
Despark
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2%synergy
Restoration Magic
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29%synergy
Angel's Grace
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26%synergy
Generous Gift
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5%synergy
Withering Torment
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26%synergy
Fell the Profane
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13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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4%synergy
Inkshield
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8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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10%synergy
Snuff Out
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19%synergy
Silence
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17%synergy
Fracture
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2%synergy
Mortify
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-2%synergy
Overkill
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17%synergy
Battle Menu
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18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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13%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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14%synergy
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12%synergy
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15%synergy
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12%synergy
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4%synergy
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6%synergy
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8%synergy
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Murder
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4%synergy
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-5%synergy
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2%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
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6%synergy
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38%synergy
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35%synergy
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33%synergy
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28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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26%synergy
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28%synergy
Farewell
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12%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
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11%synergy
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-1%synergy
Profane Transfusion
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16%synergy
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0%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reverse the Sands
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Agony
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8%synergy
Fumigate
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1%synergy
Cruel Bargain
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8%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
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5%synergy
Villainous Wrath
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4%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
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24%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Tainted Sigil
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31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
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17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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18%synergy
Excalibur II
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17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
World Map
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Requiem Monolith
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
White Mage's Staff
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
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5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
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5%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lich's Mirror
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8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Shrine's Black Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
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Unspeakable Symbol
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Greed
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Call of the Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Near-Death Experience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Life Insurance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Knights' Charge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
History of Benalia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Doom Foretold
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Abiding Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Search for Dagger
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
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Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
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Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
White Auracite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
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Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
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