Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Optimized

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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The Wind Crystal
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The Darkness Crystal
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Aetherflux Reservoir
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Excalibur II
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Eye of Nidhogg
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Fetid Heath
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City of Brass
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