Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Budget 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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Dark Confidant
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Tainted Sigil
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Repay in Kind
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
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Night's Whisper
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Damn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
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Scheming Silvertongue
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Grave Researcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Knight Exemplar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Rager
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Blood Celebrant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Resolute Reinforcements
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mister Negative
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Frontline Medic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vanguard Seraph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burglar Rat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Caustic Bronco
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swooping Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raving Oni-Slave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Restoration Magic
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Fight On!
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Murder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Secure the Wastes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Stab
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Overkill
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Battle Menu
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dire Tactics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cut Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth's Smite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Union of the Third Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Adamant Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moment of Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hallow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Winter's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Candy Grapple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blot Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Holy Day
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Renewed Faith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Offer Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to Hunger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Protection Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moogles' Valor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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Pull from the Grave
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Split Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fumigate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Break the Ice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Season of Loss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forever Young
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Captain's Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Dread Summons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Money
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Despoil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Consume Spirit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Season of the Burrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gix's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mind Rot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reverse the Sands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Macabre Waltz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stargaze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Drown in Ichor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hop to It
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Evil Reawakened
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ultima
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Resentful Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
World Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur II
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Campfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mephitic Draught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phantom Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cobbled Wings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Paladin's Arms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Requiem Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Lunar Convocation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Search for Dagger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Brilliant Wings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Parker Luck
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Candletrap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Tutelage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scion of Halaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Snack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pacifism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pillory of the Sleepless
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lurking Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Night of Souls' Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stab Wound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Font of Agonies
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dead Weight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Knights' Charge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Sending
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Dross Pits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baldur's Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blitzball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Forum of Amity
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Thriving Moor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Thriving Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Crossroads Village
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Citadel Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Night Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirrex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Ballroom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Grotto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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