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Cecil, Dark Knight
Price tag $2.36

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

#695 Current Rank
#652 Last Week
#1141 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.

The Endstone The Endstone
+10% Synergy $5.07
Mister Negative Mister Negative
+6% Synergy $6.64
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.27
Syr Vondam, the Lucent Syr Vondam, the Lucent
+4% Synergy $0.13
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+1% Synergy $0.85

High Synergy Cards

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

Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+54% Synergy $4.73
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+54% Synergy $1.53
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+52% Synergy $0.25
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+48% Synergy $0.53
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+44% Synergy $2.06
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+43% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+41% Synergy $0.20
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+40% Synergy $0.69
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+38% Synergy $0.41
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+36% Synergy $0.92

Top Cards

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

Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+36% Synergy $12.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+35% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+33% Synergy $5.54
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+32% Synergy $2.62
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+25% Synergy $7.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.32
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+18% Synergy $1.72
Damn Damn
+14% Synergy $1.49
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+26% Synergy $12.28
Necropotence Necropotence
+13% Synergy $16.11
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $95.44
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+5% Synergy $18.87
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $59.87
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $50.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $52.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $37.00
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+36% Synergy $3.09
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+35% Synergy $0.14
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+34% Synergy $2.67
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+33% Synergy $3.06
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+33% Synergy $0.80
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+31% Synergy $0.24
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+28% Synergy $3.85
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+27% Synergy $0.46
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+27% Synergy $0.99
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+26% Synergy $0.66
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+25% Synergy $29.02
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+24% Synergy $7.92
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+21% Synergy $13.50
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+20% Synergy $30.94
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+20% Synergy $2.28
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+20% Synergy $0.40
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+18% Synergy $1.03
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+16% Synergy $2.88
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+15% Synergy $7.09
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+14% Synergy $2.12
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+14% Synergy $2.15
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+14% Synergy $1.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $4.17
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $1.84
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+13% Synergy $1.84
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+12% Synergy $23.93
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+11% Synergy $1.01
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+10% Synergy $1.75
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $1.22
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+9% Synergy $1.03
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+9% Synergy $28.81
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+9% Synergy $0.48
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+9% Synergy $0.15
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
+9% Synergy $0.17
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.32
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+8% Synergy $1.79
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+8% Synergy $1.24
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+7% Synergy $0.56
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+7% Synergy $0.38
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+7% Synergy $0.26
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+6% Synergy $0.16
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+5% Synergy $13.56
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $45.59
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+1% Synergy $0.49
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
0% Synergy $9.60
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
0% Synergy $27.95
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-1% Synergy $7.52
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-1% Synergy $1.50
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.28
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-6% Synergy $2.54

Instants

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

Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+28% Synergy $0.29
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+27% Synergy $2.64
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+25% Synergy $1.07
Dismember Dismember
+24% Synergy $6.62
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+20% Synergy $3.59
Overkill Overkill
+16% Synergy $0.21
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+16% Synergy $6.73
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+16% Synergy $16.57
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $5.02
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+11% Synergy $4.21
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+11% Synergy $0.18
Inkshield Inkshield
+10% Synergy $10.29
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $8.12
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $18.91
Hatred Hatred
+8% Synergy $43.42
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+6% Synergy $2.92
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+6% Synergy $4.30
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.23
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.16
Necrologia Necrologia
+5% Synergy $0.96
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+5% Synergy $8.59
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+4% Synergy $0.07
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $4.91
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.89
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $17.03
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.18
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.73
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.35
Mortify Mortify
-6% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.41
Fracture Fracture
-9% Synergy $0.84
Despark Despark
-12% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+28% Synergy $3.89
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+25% Synergy $0.40
Reanimate Reanimate
+24% Synergy $5.14
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+21% Synergy $0.31
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+14% Synergy $0.52
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+12% Synergy $0.28
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.25
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+10% Synergy $1.05
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+10% Synergy $0.97
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+10% Synergy $6.31
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+8% Synergy $0.17
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+7% Synergy $1.91
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $9.03
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+6% Synergy $0.09
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+6% Synergy $7.82
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $1.78
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $20.09
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.09
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $26.07
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.12
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.26
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.03
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.45
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.30
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.38
Vindicate Vindicate
-6% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+36% Synergy $3.60
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+28% Synergy $0.60
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+28% Synergy $0.12
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+26% Synergy $1.17
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+24% Synergy $2.79
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+22% Synergy $5.28
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+18% Synergy $18.49
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+17% Synergy $2.24
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+15% Synergy $35.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $34.22
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+13% Synergy $6.89
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.71
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+11% Synergy $1.98
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+11% Synergy $0.04
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $3.05
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.54
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+9% Synergy $6.75
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+9% Synergy $36.21
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+9% Synergy $0.11
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+8% Synergy $8.93
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $1.62
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $15.92
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $35.57
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $15.40
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+6% Synergy $0.43
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.76
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $5.90
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+6% Synergy $0.37
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $8.64
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.34
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+5% Synergy $0.06
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+5% Synergy $0.15
Elixir Elixir
+5% Synergy $0.13
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $8.53
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.11
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $19.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-22% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

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

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+31% Synergy $2.68
Greed Greed
+27% Synergy $0.27
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+21% Synergy $0.47
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.30
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+15% Synergy $1.50
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+15% Synergy $0.87
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+11% Synergy $0.64
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+10% Synergy $0.51
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+8% Synergy $3.00
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.18
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+7% Synergy $1.67
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+6% Synergy $4.57
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+6% Synergy $0.14
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+5% Synergy $21.01
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $18.62
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.28
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+5% Synergy $0.05
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+4% Synergy $21.86
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $4.35
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+4% Synergy $0.30
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+4% Synergy $0.61
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $3.56
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $1.13
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+2% Synergy $0.19
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-2% Synergy $0.34
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $3.09
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $20.79
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $6.05

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.32
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+18% Synergy $3.74
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $2.85
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+15% Synergy $9.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.59
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+10% Synergy $2.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $4.66
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $23.29
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $1.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $49.13
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.11
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+5% Synergy $1.30
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $25.71
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $35.89
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-1% Synergy $1.08
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.53
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+9% Synergy $0.79
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+8% Synergy $2.50
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $65.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-15% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+20% Synergy $5.53
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+15% Synergy $10.02
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $5.02
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+14% Synergy $0.86
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $4.17
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+12% Synergy $6.49
Starting Town Starting Town
+11% Synergy $14.50
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $18.89
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+9% Synergy $4.95
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $23.61
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+9% Synergy $1.03
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+9% Synergy $0.09
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $23.97
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.82
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.64
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $20.83
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $26.07
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+1% Synergy $13.69
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $0.99
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $15.70
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
0% Synergy $0.34
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $13.50
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.65
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $3.52
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.93
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $8.81
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $26.74
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.15
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $5.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.18
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.07
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-9% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-13% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-16% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-16% Synergy $0.19

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