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Cecil, Dark Knight
Price tag $5.57

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Ranking

#521 Current Rank
#565 Last Week
#1231 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.

Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+53% Synergy $0.30
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+44% Synergy $3.36
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+39% Synergy $0.94
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+36% Synergy $4.33
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+36% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+55% Synergy $1.17
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+55% Synergy $6.71
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+50% Synergy $0.67
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+43% Synergy $0.33
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+42% Synergy $0.23
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+40% Synergy $0.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+38% Synergy $15.42
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+38% Synergy $0.25
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+37% Synergy $1.29
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+35% Synergy $5.30

Top Cards

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

Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+33% Synergy $1.55
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+31% Synergy $3.85
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+27% Synergy $5.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+26% Synergy $0.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+20% Synergy $2.94
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+18% Synergy $1.77
Damn Damn
+14% Synergy $2.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+27% Synergy $11.59
Necropotence Necropotence
+14% Synergy $17.52
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $94.69
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+5% Synergy $16.58
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $45.06
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $58.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+35% Synergy $0.17
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+35% Synergy $2.29
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+34% Synergy $3.07
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+34% Synergy $0.87
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+33% Synergy $0.33
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+28% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+28% Synergy $0.94
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+26% Synergy $8.02
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+26% Synergy $0.70
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+24% Synergy $41.79
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+21% Synergy $15.64
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+21% Synergy $0.35
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+20% Synergy $27.37
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+20% Synergy $2.12
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+19% Synergy $1.45
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+19% Synergy $1.84
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+17% Synergy $7.15
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+16% Synergy $1.85
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+16% Synergy $1.51
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.39
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+15% Synergy $2.52
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+14% Synergy $1.70
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $1.92
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $0.93
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+11% Synergy $25.00
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+11% Synergy $2.11
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+11% Synergy $1.79
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+10% Synergy $1.09
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+10% Synergy $24.93
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+10% Synergy $0.15
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
+9% Synergy $0.13
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.34
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+8% Synergy $1.87
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+8% Synergy $0.53
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+7% Synergy $0.65
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+7% Synergy $0.23
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+7% Synergy $1.33
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+6% Synergy $11.29
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+6% Synergy $0.87
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+5% Synergy $0.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $42.20
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+2% Synergy $0.61
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $6.79
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
0% Synergy $0.60
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
0% Synergy $24.34
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
0% Synergy $10.32
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-2% Synergy $5.68
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-2% Synergy $1.97
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-4% Synergy $0.35
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-6% Synergy $2.14

Instants

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

Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+28% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+28% Synergy $2.59
Dismember Dismember
+26% Synergy $6.09
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+24% Synergy $1.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $5.21
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+16% Synergy $6.52
Overkill Overkill
+16% Synergy $0.36
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+16% Synergy $16.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $11.91
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+12% Synergy $3.88
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+11% Synergy $18.24
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+11% Synergy $0.17
Inkshield Inkshield
+10% Synergy $10.46
Hatred Hatred
+8% Synergy $46.68
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.22
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.80
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+6% Synergy $3.78
Necrologia Necrologia
+6% Synergy $1.07
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.15
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+5% Synergy $6.91
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.05
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $5.00
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $16.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.35
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.48
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $0.63
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.16
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.77
Mortify Mortify
-7% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.49
Fracture Fracture
-8% Synergy $0.81
Despark Despark
-13% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+28% Synergy $3.46
Reanimate Reanimate
+25% Synergy $7.64
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+22% Synergy $0.43
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+14% Synergy $0.52
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+13% Synergy $0.24
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+11% Synergy $1.06
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+11% Synergy $1.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.28
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+10% Synergy $6.15
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+8% Synergy $8.35
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+8% Synergy $0.14
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+7% Synergy $2.49
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+6% Synergy $0.10
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $1.94
Ultima Ultima
+5% Synergy $1.39
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+5% Synergy $0.59
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+5% Synergy $7.34
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $18.70
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.68
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.53
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.29
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.46
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.29
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.44
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.39
Vindicate Vindicate
-7% Synergy $0.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Excalibur II Excalibur II
+28% Synergy $0.71
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+27% Synergy $0.09
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+26% Synergy $1.11
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+25% Synergy $3.87
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $7.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $17.15
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.31
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $36.85
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $31.55
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $7.52
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+14% Synergy $0.61
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+12% Synergy $1.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.45
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+11% Synergy $0.06
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $4.85
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $35.07
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $7.86
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.55
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $17.44
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+9% Synergy $0.09
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+8% Synergy $9.42
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $1.86
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $33.77
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $14.36
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+7% Synergy $0.21
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+6% Synergy $0.40
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+6% Synergy $0.05
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $6.10
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+6% Synergy $0.48
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+6% Synergy $0.16
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $5.20
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.11
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $2.39
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $38.01
Elixir Elixir
+5% Synergy $0.13
The Endstone The Endstone
+5% Synergy $6.42
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.55
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.15
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $18.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+32% Synergy $3.00
Greed Greed
+27% Synergy $0.24
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+20% Synergy $0.53
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.33
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+15% Synergy $1.57
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+15% Synergy $0.89
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+12% Synergy $0.69
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+10% Synergy $0.46
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+9% Synergy $3.53
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.22
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+7% Synergy $1.59
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+6% Synergy $18.49
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+6% Synergy $4.36
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+6% Synergy $0.08
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+5% Synergy $26.18
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $21.70
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.00
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+5% Synergy $0.07
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.98
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+4% Synergy $0.30
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $3.67
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $2.64
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+2% Synergy $0.19
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $2.73
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $21.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $3.99

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+19% Synergy $3.76
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $2.73
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+15% Synergy $8.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $1.98
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $3.63
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $2.28
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $21.58
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $47.16
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $1.40
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+5% Synergy $1.97
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $24.56
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.47
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $34.54
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $0.87
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+9% Synergy $0.91
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+8% Synergy $2.23
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $67.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.22
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-16% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+20% Synergy $6.12
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+17% Synergy $8.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $5.21
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+15% Synergy $0.80
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.39
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $25.27
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+11% Synergy $7.92
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $0.93
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+10% Synergy $4.16
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $22.75
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $17.11
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+9% Synergy $0.09
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $29.32
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.22
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.44
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+2% Synergy $0.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.68
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $21.61
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.53
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $13.73
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.68
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.47
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+1% Synergy $13.57
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $1.10
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.72
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.47
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-1% Synergy $0.89
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $24.53
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.18
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-10% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.11
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-13% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-17% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-17% Synergy $0.15

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