Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
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Rosa, Resolute White Mage
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
64%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
62%synergy
Dark Confidant
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
60%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
54%synergy
The Wind Crystal
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
51%synergy
Pact Weapon
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
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71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Damn
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
40%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
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43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Children of Korlis
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
General's Enforcer
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
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30%synergy
Mister Negative
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28%synergy
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29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
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25%synergy
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27%synergy
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12%synergy
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9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
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15%synergy
Wall of Blood
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22%synergy
Knight Exemplar
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23%synergy
Soul Warden
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6%synergy
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20%synergy
Water Tribe Rallier
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
June, Bounty Hunter
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19%synergy
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17%synergy
Earth Kingdom Jailer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Archangel of Thune
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Keen Duelist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Celebrant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Defiler of Faith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Seymour Flux
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Vincent Valentine
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
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Path to Exile
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Necrologia
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hatred
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9%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
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9%synergy
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10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Doom Blade
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8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Battle Menu
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Exsanguinate
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Repay in Kind
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Martial Coup
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bond of Agony
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Day of Judgment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ultima
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Profane Transfusion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Heroes Remembered
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Pain's Reward
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Whip of Erebos
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur II
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Meteor Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
White Mage's Staff
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Vecna
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Requiem Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hylderblade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
World Map
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Elixir
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Greed
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Dark Tutelage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Call of the Ring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Search for Dagger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Wings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Connections
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Justice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Accord
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Knights' Charge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power...
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Amazing Alliance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Realm of Koh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Rumble Arena
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Command Bridge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
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