Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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43%synergy
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43%synergy
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23%synergy
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-2%synergy
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38%synergy
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31%synergy
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31%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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22%synergy
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16%synergy
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18%synergy
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15%synergy
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18%synergy
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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6%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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13%synergy
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6%synergy
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14%synergy
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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2%synergy
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10%synergy
Dockside Chef
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11%synergy
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13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
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5%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
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9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
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-10%synergy
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8%synergy
Tree of Perdition
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8%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
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5%synergy
Blood Artist
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-21%synergy
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-3%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
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8%synergy
Sungold Sentinel
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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Fracture
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20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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32%synergy
Mortify
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5%synergy
Restoration Magic
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22%synergy
Generous Gift
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1%synergy
Return to Dust
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14%synergy
Silverquill Charm
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9%synergy
Interjection
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13%synergy
Foolish Fate
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14%synergy
Wander Off
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14%synergy
Masterful Flourish
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13%synergy
Dire Tactics
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11%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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11%synergy
Despark
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-16%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
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12%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Death in the Family
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12%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Personify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Riverguard's Reflexes
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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5%synergy
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2%synergy
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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5%synergy
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-4%synergy
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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1%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
Akroma's Will
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3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
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8%synergy
Protection Magic
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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Sign in Blood
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
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29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
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27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dig Site Inventory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Killian's Confidence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cost of Brilliance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ultima
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Heroes Remembered
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Contract
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Diresight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Day of Judgment
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7%synergy
Bond of Agony
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9%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Poison the Waters
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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Pact Weapon
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Paladin's Arms
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
White Mage's Staff
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Elixir
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Fragments
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Vecna
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dissection Tools
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Meteor Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hylderblade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Rescue Skiff
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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Greed
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Axis of Mortality
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Dark Tutelage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Link
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Graduation Day
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Paladin Class
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cleric Class
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Mornsong Aria
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Vigor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Vow of Duty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Grievous Wound
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Soul Snare
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Font of Agonies
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bleeding Effect
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Parker Luck
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
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Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Blighted Steppe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shefet Dunes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Blitzball
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Desolate Mire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Forum of Amity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rupture Spire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rumble Arena
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Study Hall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Command Bridge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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