Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - 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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4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
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High Synergy Cards
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion77 decks129 decks
57%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
56%inclusion66 decks117 decks
55%synergy
Pact Weapon
55%inclusion71 decks129 decks
54%synergy
Dark Confidant
60%inclusion77 decks129 decks
53%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
53%inclusion62 decks116 decks
52%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
55%inclusion64 decks117 decks
50%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Children of Korlis
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
43%synergy
The Wind Crystal
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
60%inclusion77 decks129 decks
38%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion83 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
59%inclusion76 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion73 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
56%inclusion72 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Damn
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion64 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
23%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
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Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
37%synergy
Darkstar Augur
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35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
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33%synergy
General's Enforcer
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
30%synergy
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32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Blood
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Knight Exemplar
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Mister Negative
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22%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Blood Celebrant
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Caustic Bronco
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Archangel of Thune
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Vincent Valentine
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
4%synergy
The Speed Demon
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Soul Warden
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Murderous Rider
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Doom Whisperer
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Enduring Angel
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
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Dark Ritual
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
-0%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Grace
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-12%synergy
Necrologia
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7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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-2%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Stunning Reversal
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
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-1%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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Sign in Blood
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Repay in Kind
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Contract
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Pain's Reward
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Agony
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Bargain
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Fix What's Broken
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-0%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Game Over
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Sigil
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur II
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
World Map
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Elixir
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Greed
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Call of the Ring
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Axis of Mortality
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Knights' Charge
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Font of Agonies
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Parker Luck
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion67 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
4%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
17%synergy
The Black Gate
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion102 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion97 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion79 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion129 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion125 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion105 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion92 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion85 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion81 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
53%inclusion68 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
-0%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
-12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Moor
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
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