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Cecil, Dark Knight
Price tag $1.13

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#841 Current Rank
#797 Last Week
#1002 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Cecil, Dark Knight.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cecil, Dark Knight decks.

Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+3% Synergy $1.36
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+2% Synergy $0.54
Scarblade's Malice Scarblade's Malice
+1% Synergy $0.18
Protective Response Protective Response
+1% Synergy $0.13
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
0% Synergy $24.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cecil, Dark Knight's abilities and overall game plan.

Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+54% Synergy $3.53
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+53% Synergy $0.21
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+52% Synergy $2.52
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+47% Synergy $0.91
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+45% Synergy $2.97
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+42% Synergy $0.20
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+42% Synergy $0.58
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+41% Synergy $0.35
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+38% Synergy $1.50
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+38% Synergy $3.72

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cecil, Dark Knight decks.

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+34% Synergy $0.24
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+32% Synergy $13.23
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+32% Synergy $6.86
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+28% Synergy $3.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.58
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+23% Synergy $9.19
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+16% Synergy $1.86
Damn Damn
+14% Synergy $1.10
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+25% Synergy $12.63
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $21.85
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $99.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $98.84
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $26.79
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $61.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $47.42
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $57.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cecil, Dark Knight's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+37% Synergy $0.67
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+36% Synergy $0.87
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+35% Synergy $0.19
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+33% Synergy $0.83
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+33% Synergy $2.92
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+31% Synergy $0.23
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+30% Synergy $1.78
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+27% Synergy $5.61
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+27% Synergy $21.40
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+27% Synergy $1.18
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+26% Synergy $0.52
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+24% Synergy $0.69
Mister Negative Mister Negative
+23% Synergy $0.96
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+22% Synergy $7.63
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+21% Synergy $8.95
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+19% Synergy $33.96
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.23
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+19% Synergy $2.99
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+18% Synergy $0.93
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+16% Synergy $7.48
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+14% Synergy $0.67
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+13% Synergy $7.13
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+13% Synergy $4.82
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+12% Synergy $1.88
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+12% Synergy $3.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.77
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+11% Synergy $4.31
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+11% Synergy $0.26
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+11% Synergy $16.68
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+11% Synergy $1.20
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+10% Synergy $1.98
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+10% Synergy $0.39
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $2.34
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+9% Synergy $1.01
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.19
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+8% Synergy $0.45
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+8% Synergy $4.35
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+8% Synergy $29.73
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+7% Synergy $0.44
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+6% Synergy $0.15
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+6% Synergy $1.55
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+6% Synergy $0.27
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+5% Synergy $1.21
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+4% Synergy $13.42
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+2% Synergy $0.53
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $46.54
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $7.61
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-1% Synergy $9.06
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.25
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $2.47

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cecil, Dark Knight safe.

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy $1.29
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+27% Synergy $0.15
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+25% Synergy $3.91
Dismember Dismember
+24% Synergy $5.16
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+19% Synergy $4.24
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+17% Synergy $11.77
Overkill Overkill
+16% Synergy $0.22
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+14% Synergy $6.84
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $3.81
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+11% Synergy $4.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $14.64
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+10% Synergy $0.13
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $21.94
Inkshield Inkshield
+7% Synergy $8.08
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.76
Hatred Hatred
+7% Synergy $44.02
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.32
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+6% Synergy $5.94
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.13
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+5% Synergy $0.05
Necrologia Necrologia
+5% Synergy $0.78
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $7.77
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $17.09
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.46
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.87
Mortify Mortify
-5% Synergy $0.17
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.29
Fracture Fracture
-8% Synergy $0.80
Despark Despark
-11% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cecil, Dark Knight's game plan and control the board.

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+27% Synergy $4.57
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+25% Synergy $2.42
Reanimate Reanimate
+23% Synergy $6.67
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+21% Synergy $0.32
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+16% Synergy $0.64
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+11% Synergy $0.24
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.23
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+9% Synergy $1.04
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+9% Synergy $1.24
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+9% Synergy $5.77
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+7% Synergy $2.41
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+7% Synergy $0.14
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $8.47
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+6% Synergy $8.08
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+6% Synergy $0.07
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $3.13
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $25.19
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.14
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $19.74
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.65
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.79
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.19
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.73
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.50
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-1% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.43
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.72

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+31% Synergy $0.06
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+30% Synergy $0.63
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+26% Synergy $3.49
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+25% Synergy $1.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $6.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+15% Synergy $24.06
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $2.24
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+14% Synergy $29.79
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $41.18
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+12% Synergy $5.14
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+11% Synergy $0.85
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+11% Synergy $0.05
The Endstone The Endstone
+10% Synergy $2.69
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $4.85
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+9% Synergy $2.39
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $4.12
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.38
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+8% Synergy $0.06
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $40.10
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $9.99
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $2.26
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $13.88
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $37.16
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $5.18
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+6% Synergy $0.22
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $2.14
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $10.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.04
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.75
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+5% Synergy $0.67
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+5% Synergy $0.05
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $13.35
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.24
Elixir Elixir
+5% Synergy $0.10
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+5% Synergy $0.31
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+5% Synergy $0.09
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.35
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+3% Synergy $9.63
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $19.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-22% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cecil, Dark Knight's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+32% Synergy $2.32
Greed Greed
+26% Synergy $0.36
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+19% Synergy $0.98
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.28
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+14% Synergy $1.04
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+13% Synergy $2.13
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+11% Synergy $6.46
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+10% Synergy $0.81
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+9% Synergy $0.64
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.22
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+7% Synergy $2.18
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+6% Synergy $0.65
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+5% Synergy $16.80
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $16.85
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $8.23
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.11
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+5% Synergy $4.88
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $6.31
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+4% Synergy $0.29
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+3% Synergy $25.37
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $1.25
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+2% Synergy $0.20
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $0.89
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-2% Synergy $0.37
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.67
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $24.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $5.73

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+18% Synergy $3.16
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $5.27
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+15% Synergy $14.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $3.28
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+8% Synergy $1.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $4.39
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $34.22
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+7% Synergy $0.82
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $1.87
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+7% Synergy $0.14
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $53.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $27.86
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $5.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $45.08
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.18
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-2% Synergy $3.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.85
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $8.55

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+9% Synergy $3.65
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+8% Synergy $0.48
White Auracite White Auracite
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $65.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-15% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cecil, Dark Knight decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+17% Synergy $5.87
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+13% Synergy $8.38
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $3.81
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+12% Synergy $0.68
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.77
Starting Town Starting Town
+11% Synergy $7.44
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+10% Synergy $0.08
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+9% Synergy $7.17
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.19
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $21.23
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.14
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $26.24
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $23.91
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.30
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $19.74
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $0.79
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $15.26
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $23.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $16.58
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.43
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $14.36
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $12.50
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.13
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.81
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $25.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.96
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.25
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.66
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.50
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.93
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.09
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.21
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-9% Synergy $0.05
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-10% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-15% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-15% Synergy $0.15

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