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Cecil, Dark Knight
Price tag $1.57

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

#768 Current Rank
#848 Last Week
#1090 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.

Mister Negative Mister Negative
+18% Synergy $1.45
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+2% Synergy $9.01
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+2% Synergy $0.24
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+1% Synergy $6.16
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-2% Synergy $62.47

High Synergy Cards

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

Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+55% Synergy $4.86
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+54% Synergy $0.22
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+54% Synergy $1.97
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+47% Synergy $0.73
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+45% Synergy $1.73
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+42% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+42% Synergy $0.22
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+41% Synergy $0.77
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+38% Synergy $0.38
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+37% Synergy $5.02

Top Cards

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

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+35% Synergy $0.42
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+34% Synergy $11.69
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+33% Synergy $5.94
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+31% Synergy $2.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.14
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+24% Synergy $8.60
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+17% Synergy $2.07
Damn Damn
+14% Synergy $1.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+25% Synergy $14.25
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $17.41
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $94.95
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $20.19
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $54.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.09
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.71
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $32.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+37% Synergy $2.41
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+37% Synergy $0.91
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+35% Synergy $0.14
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+34% Synergy $0.72
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+34% Synergy $4.69
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+32% Synergy $2.85
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+31% Synergy $0.14
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+28% Synergy $4.44
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+27% Synergy $0.95
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+27% Synergy $1.16
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+26% Synergy $25.40
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+25% Synergy $0.78
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+23% Synergy $8.99
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+22% Synergy $11.01
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+20% Synergy $2.79
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+19% Synergy $30.31
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+19% Synergy $1.91
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.23
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+15% Synergy $6.93
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+15% Synergy $2.70
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+14% Synergy $2.10
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+14% Synergy $2.03
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+13% Synergy $1.28
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+13% Synergy $1.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $4.13
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $1.64
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+12% Synergy $24.76
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+11% Synergy $1.01
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+10% Synergy $0.45
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $1.02
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+9% Synergy $1.03
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+9% Synergy $0.23
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+9% Synergy $30.27
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+9% Synergy $1.09
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
+9% Synergy $0.12
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.26
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+8% Synergy $0.14
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+7% Synergy $0.47
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+7% Synergy $2.19
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+7% Synergy $0.26
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+7% Synergy $1.25
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+6% Synergy $0.14
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+5% Synergy $13.60
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $41.79
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+2% Synergy $0.40
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $10.22
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
0% Synergy $0.55
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-2% Synergy $8.80
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.28
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-6% Synergy $3.55

Instants

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

Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+28% Synergy $0.26
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+27% Synergy $1.18
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+26% Synergy $2.52
Dismember Dismember
+24% Synergy $5.85
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+19% Synergy $3.43
Overkill Overkill
+17% Synergy $0.17
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+16% Synergy $16.95
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+15% Synergy $7.66
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $4.36
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+11% Synergy $3.76
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+11% Synergy $0.12
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $8.91
Inkshield Inkshield
+8% Synergy $8.82
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $19.11
Hatred Hatred
+8% Synergy $42.03
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+6% Synergy $2.17
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+6% Synergy $4.93
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.26
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.12
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+5% Synergy $8.14
Necrologia Necrologia
+5% Synergy $0.97
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+5% Synergy $0.06
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.06
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $6.95
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $8.01
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $17.98
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.43
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.36
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.68
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Mortify Mortify
-5% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.37
Fracture Fracture
-9% Synergy $0.82
Despark Despark
-12% Synergy $0.47

Sorceries

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

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+27% Synergy $3.58
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+25% Synergy $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
+24% Synergy $5.15
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+22% Synergy $0.32
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+15% Synergy $0.53
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+11% Synergy $0.26
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.21
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+10% Synergy $0.93
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+10% Synergy $5.82
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+9% Synergy $1.17
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+8% Synergy $0.10
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+7% Synergy $2.19
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $9.01
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+6% Synergy $0.07
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+6% Synergy $7.03
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $1.95
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $21.95
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.09
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $24.15
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.91
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.26
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.47
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.31
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.21
Vindicate Vindicate
-6% 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 $0.07
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+30% Synergy $0.93
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+26% Synergy $4.02
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+25% Synergy $1.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+22% Synergy $5.22
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $18.76
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $2.02
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+15% Synergy $39.31
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $36.97
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+12% Synergy $6.23
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.75
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+12% Synergy $0.08
The Endstone The Endstone
+10% Synergy $3.76
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $2.23
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.12
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $5.74
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+9% Synergy $6.15
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+9% Synergy $0.04
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+9% Synergy $36.97
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $1.51
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $15.81
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $8.99
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $32.02
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+6% Synergy $0.61
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+6% Synergy $0.07
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+6% Synergy $0.23
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.52
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $11.54
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $4.91
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $9.06
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $5.40
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.28
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+5% Synergy $0.12
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+5% Synergy $0.35
Elixir Elixir
+5% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+5% Synergy $0.66
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.91
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.19
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $19.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-22% Synergy $3.92

Enchantments

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

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+31% Synergy $1.99
Greed Greed
+26% Synergy $0.23
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+20% Synergy $0.47
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.25
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+14% Synergy $2.28
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+14% Synergy $1.13
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+11% Synergy $0.53
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+10% Synergy $0.50
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+9% Synergy $3.34
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.40
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+7% Synergy $1.87
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $16.11
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+5% Synergy $4.21
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.15
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+5% Synergy $0.64
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $5.21
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $22.45
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $7.16
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+4% Synergy $0.28
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+3% Synergy $17.82
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $3.20
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+2% Synergy $0.16
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $1.15
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.22
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $3.00
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $22.02
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.88

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+18% Synergy $3.60
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $3.03
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+15% Synergy $9.02
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+10% Synergy $2.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $1.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $4.06
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $25.21
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.10
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $1.02
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+6% Synergy $1.87
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+6% Synergy $0.32
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $48.20
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.53
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $22.81
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $39.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.80
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-2% Synergy $1.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.93
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+9% Synergy $2.73
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+8% Synergy $0.70
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $64.47
White Auracite White Auracite
+5% Synergy $0.09
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.13
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-16% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+19% Synergy $5.84
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+14% Synergy $8.83
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $4.36
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+13% Synergy $0.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $4.13
Starting Town Starting Town
+12% Synergy $9.96
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+11% Synergy $6.84
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+10% Synergy $0.06
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+9% Synergy $1.03
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $19.64
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+8% Synergy $4.59
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $21.48
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.40
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $24.01
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $32.18
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+2% Synergy $0.77
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $12.90
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $24.15
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.67
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+1% Synergy $12.98
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $19.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $15.26
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
0% Synergy $0.33
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.41
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $8.50
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $12.60
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.31
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $22.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.81
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.21
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-9% Synergy $0.07
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-12% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-15% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-16% Synergy $0.21

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