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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Feed the Swarm
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Tainted Sigil
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Dark Confidant
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Repay in Kind
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
General's Enforcer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Children of Korlis
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Night's Whisper
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
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Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Read the Bones
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
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Leonardo, Cutting Edge
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Grave Researcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Darkstar Augur
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Bastion Protector
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Knight Exemplar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Blood Celebrant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Rager
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mister Negative
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Raving Oni-Slave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Shadows
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Caustic Bronco
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Burglar Rat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vanguard Seraph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Frontline Medic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Haazda Marshal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cutthroat Contender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Instants
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100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Fight On!
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Restoration Magic
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Infernal Grasp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Murder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Stab
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Battle Menu
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Dire Tactics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cut Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fanatical Offering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth's Smite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Union of the Third Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Adamant Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Moment of Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winter's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Candy Grapple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Holy Day
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Slash of Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blot Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Riot Control
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Offer Immortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Decorum Dissertation
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Pull from the Grave
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Split Up
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Break the Ice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Profane Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Forever Young
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Captain's Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gix's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Raise the Past
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mind Rot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stargaze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Despoil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drown in Ichor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hop to It
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Consume Spirit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Evil Reawakened
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ultima
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reverse the Sands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Macabre Waltz
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Resentful Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pact Weapon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
The Wind Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur II
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
World Map
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Campfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mephitic Draught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cobbled Wings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phantom Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Requiem Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Lunar Convocation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Search for Dagger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brilliant Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Candletrap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Scion of Halaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grievous Wound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pacifism
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pillory of the Sleepless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Snack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Life Insurance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Font of Agonies
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dead Weight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lurking Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Stab Wound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
The Dross Pits
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Baldur's Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Forum of Amity
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Scoured Barrens
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Moor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-39%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crossroads Village
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Citadel Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Night Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
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