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Cecil, Dark Knight
Price tag $0.83

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

#840 Current Rank
#889 Last Week
#1048 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.

Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+8% Synergy $1.60
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+2% Synergy $0.22
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+2% Synergy $1.38
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $2.40
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $45.68

High Synergy Cards

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

Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+53% Synergy $2.84
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+52% Synergy $2.75
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+52% Synergy $0.19
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+47% Synergy $0.97
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+44% Synergy $2.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+41% Synergy $0.25
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+41% Synergy $0.43
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+41% Synergy $0.31
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+38% Synergy $0.99
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+37% Synergy $0.49

Top Cards

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

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+37% Synergy $3.83
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+35% Synergy $0.28
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+33% Synergy $11.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+32% Synergy $6.57
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+30% Synergy $3.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.20
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+16% Synergy $1.25
Damn Damn
+14% Synergy $1.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+24% Synergy $12.34
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $20.52
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $91.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $89.88
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $20.67
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $57.97
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $46.24
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $48.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+36% Synergy $0.62
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+35% Synergy $0.14
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+34% Synergy $2.70
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+33% Synergy $0.65
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+30% Synergy $1.26
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+30% Synergy $0.23
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+28% Synergy $5.43
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+27% Synergy $0.58
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+26% Synergy $22.65
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+26% Synergy $0.76
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+24% Synergy $0.65
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+23% Synergy $7.60
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+22% Synergy $6.54
Mister Negative Mister Negative
+21% Synergy $0.93
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+21% Synergy $7.14
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+19% Synergy $2.43
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.36
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+18% Synergy $31.91
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+18% Synergy $1.05
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+15% Synergy $5.85
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+14% Synergy $4.43
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+14% Synergy $3.02
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+13% Synergy $0.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.79
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $1.89
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+12% Synergy $0.63
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+12% Synergy $1.76
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+11% Synergy $16.85
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+11% Synergy $0.73
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.30
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $1.72
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+9% Synergy $0.36
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+9% Synergy $28.07
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+9% Synergy $0.83
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.07
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.37
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
+8% Synergy $0.13
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+8% Synergy $0.15
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+7% Synergy $0.46
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+6% Synergy $0.09
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+6% Synergy $1.44
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+6% Synergy $0.23
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+5% Synergy $15.04
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $42.73
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+2% Synergy $0.40
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $7.43
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
0% Synergy $0.40
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-2% Synergy $7.44
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.20
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $2.17

Instants

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

Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+27% Synergy $0.18
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+27% Synergy $0.80
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+26% Synergy $3.23
Dismember Dismember
+24% Synergy $5.54
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+19% Synergy $3.45
Overkill Overkill
+17% Synergy $0.19
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+17% Synergy $14.91
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+15% Synergy $6.62
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $5.63
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+11% Synergy $2.93
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $9.22
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+10% Synergy $0.12
Inkshield Inkshield
+8% Synergy $7.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $18.26
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.69
Hatred Hatred
+7% Synergy $43.23
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.27
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+6% Synergy $5.60
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.10
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+5% Synergy $0.02
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.05
Necrologia Necrologia
+5% Synergy $0.91
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+4% Synergy $8.53
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $6.73
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.19
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $14.89
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.82
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.96
Mortify Mortify
-5% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.24
Fracture Fracture
-8% Synergy $0.55
Despark Despark
-12% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+27% Synergy $4.10
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+25% Synergy $0.46
Reanimate Reanimate
+23% Synergy $5.32
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+21% Synergy $0.27
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+16% Synergy $0.54
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+11% Synergy $0.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.13
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+10% Synergy $5.64
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+9% Synergy $1.17
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+9% Synergy $1.06
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+8% Synergy $0.15
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+7% Synergy $2.40
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $7.66
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+6% Synergy $0.05
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+6% Synergy $7.63
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $1.82
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $23.02
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $19.27
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $16.94
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.39
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.16
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.70
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.42
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.27
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+32% Synergy $0.08
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+30% Synergy $0.37
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+26% Synergy $2.61
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+25% Synergy $1.39
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $5.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $19.89
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $2.34
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+14% Synergy $32.48
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $36.41
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+12% Synergy $5.73
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.77
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+11% Synergy $0.04
The Endstone The Endstone
+10% Synergy $2.79
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $2.25
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $3.34
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.55
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+9% Synergy $4.70
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+9% Synergy $0.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.86
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $38.64
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $13.50
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $9.65
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $1.78
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $37.91
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $4.38
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+6% Synergy $0.25
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.57
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+6% Synergy $0.05
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $12.56
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $9.33
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.81
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.64
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+5% Synergy $0.63
Elixir Elixir
+5% Synergy $0.08
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+5% Synergy $0.30
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+5% Synergy $0.09
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.04
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+3% Synergy $9.86
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $17.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-22% Synergy $3.20

Enchantments

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

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+31% Synergy $2.24
Greed Greed
+26% Synergy $0.25
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+20% Synergy $0.56
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.28
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+14% Synergy $1.54
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+14% Synergy $1.07
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+10% Synergy $5.24
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+10% Synergy $0.68
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+10% Synergy $0.51
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+7% Synergy $2.12
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $16.35
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.63
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+5% Synergy $0.70
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.11
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+5% Synergy $4.03
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $4.41
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $23.46
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+4% Synergy $0.27
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+3% Synergy $18.07
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.95
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $1.25
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+2% Synergy $0.20
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-2% Synergy $0.22
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $3.70
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $20.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.69

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.37
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+19% Synergy $2.83
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $4.92
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+15% Synergy $11.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.26
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $1.14
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $3.51
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $30.56
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $1.18
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+7% Synergy $0.31
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+6% Synergy $1.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $46.26
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.32
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $25.66
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $38.24
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.10
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-2% Synergy $4.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.63
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+9% Synergy $1.42
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+7% Synergy $0.41
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $61.28
White Auracite White Auracite
+5% Synergy $0.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-16% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+18% Synergy $5.32
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+14% Synergy $7.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $5.63
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+12% Synergy $0.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.79
Starting Town Starting Town
+11% Synergy $8.23
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+10% Synergy $6.59
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $20.01
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+9% Synergy $0.07
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.07
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.16
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $20.39
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $23.77
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+6% Synergy $0.17
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.82
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $19.27
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $0.68
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.30
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $20.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $14.85
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.37
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $11.78
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.54
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.06
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.26
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $10.84
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $24.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.61
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.43
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.14
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.69
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.17
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-9% Synergy $0.06
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-11% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-15% Synergy $0.11
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-16% Synergy $0.19

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