Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Optimized Lifedrain

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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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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Bastion Protector
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Sanguine Bond
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Damn
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Ad Nauseam
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Crypt Ghast
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Children of Korlis
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Knight Exemplar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Mister Negative
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Darkstar Augur
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Dark Confidant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
General's Enforcer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Keen Duelist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Tree of Perdition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Bronco
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Metallic Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Benalish Marshal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Restoration Magic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Angel's Grace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Infernal Grasp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Despark
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
You're Not Alone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Slash of Light
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Overkill
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fight On!
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Battle Menu
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hatred
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lethal Scheme
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utter End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
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Night's Whisper
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Sign in Blood
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Farewell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Evil Reawakened
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ultima
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Resentful Revelation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Repay in Kind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dismantling Wave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Contract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Bond of Agony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crippling Fear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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Pact Weapon
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Sigil
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
White Mage's Staff
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Phoenix Down
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Paladin's Arms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
World Map
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ninja's Blades
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur II
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Endstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Requiem Monolith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Shrine's Black Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lich's Tomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Soul Conduit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lich's Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Greed
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Necrodominance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Search for Dagger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Brilliant Wings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crescendo of War
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Carnival of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Knights' Charge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Convocation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dub
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cleric Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Castle Locthwain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Barad-dûr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
White Auracite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Vault of Champions
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Silent Clearing
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Starting Town
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Desolate Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Capital City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Crossroads Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-32%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-46%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Moor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Heath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
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