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Cecil, Dark Knight
Price tag $0.80

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

#826 Current Rank
#749 Last Week
#955 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.

Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+7% Synergy $0.44
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+6% Synergy $6.99
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+5% Synergy $0.78
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+3% Synergy $0.35
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-11% Synergy $6.96

High Synergy Cards

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

Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+54% Synergy $3.72
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+53% Synergy $0.16
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+51% Synergy $3.11
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+47% Synergy $0.64
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+45% Synergy $3.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+42% Synergy $0.38
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+42% Synergy $0.63
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+41% Synergy $0.32
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+39% Synergy $1.85
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+38% Synergy $6.62

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 $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+31% Synergy $4.71
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+30% Synergy $3.70
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+30% Synergy $17.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.85
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+19% Synergy $6.80
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+15% Synergy $0.71
Damn Damn
+13% Synergy $2.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+25% Synergy $17.61
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $24.13
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $99.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $122.46
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.50
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $64.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $55.57
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $68.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+37% Synergy $0.37
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+37% Synergy $0.87
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+35% Synergy $0.29
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+33% Synergy $1.02
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+32% Synergy $2.81
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+30% Synergy $0.32
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $2.64
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+27% Synergy $27.00
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+27% Synergy $0.71
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+26% Synergy $9.98
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+26% Synergy $1.29
Mister Negative Mister Negative
+23% Synergy $1.18
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+23% Synergy $1.02
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+22% Synergy $9.90
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+21% Synergy $13.15
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+20% Synergy $11.30
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+19% Synergy $30.04
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+19% Synergy $3.04
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+18% Synergy $1.60
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+18% Synergy $0.31
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+17% Synergy $8.84
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+14% Synergy $0.35
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+13% Synergy $0.39
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+13% Synergy $0.66
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+11% Synergy $3.53
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+11% Synergy $7.40
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+11% Synergy $0.55
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+11% Synergy $1.42
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+11% Synergy $1.80
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+11% Synergy $1.36
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+11% Synergy $5.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.76
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+10% Synergy $19.30
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+10% Synergy $4.63
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+10% Synergy $0.41
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+9% Synergy $0.44
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $0.91
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+8% Synergy $1.09
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+7% Synergy $0.49
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+7% Synergy $1.04
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+7% Synergy $28.58
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+6% Synergy $0.23
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+6% Synergy $2.02
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+4% Synergy $16.99
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.57
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $55.72
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $14.05
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
0% Synergy $8.74
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.32
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-4% Synergy $2.97

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy $1.93
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+27% Synergy $0.30
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+25% Synergy $3.31
Dismember Dismember
+23% Synergy $5.35
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+17% Synergy $9.20
Overkill Overkill
+15% Synergy $0.30
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+13% Synergy $7.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+12% Synergy $3.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $18.26
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+10% Synergy $6.76
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+9% Synergy $0.19
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $1.62
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $26.08
Hatred Hatred
+7% Synergy $54.03
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.25
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+6% Synergy $7.08
Inkshield Inkshield
+5% Synergy $4.92
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.14
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $28.21
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $6.81
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $8.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $21.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.71
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-5% Synergy $0.36
Fracture Fracture
-7% Synergy $0.35
Despark Despark
-10% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+27% Synergy $4.39
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+25% Synergy $2.79
Reanimate Reanimate
+23% Synergy $9.18
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+21% Synergy $0.44
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+16% Synergy $0.74
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.27
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+10% Synergy $0.31
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+9% Synergy $1.21
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+9% Synergy $5.94
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+9% Synergy $1.51
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+7% Synergy $0.32
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+6% Synergy $5.31
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+6% Synergy $9.35
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+5% Synergy $0.20
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+5% Synergy $9.21
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+4% Synergy $2.68
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.21
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.35
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.74
Diresight Diresight
+2% Synergy $0.23
Fumigate Fumigate
+1% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.29
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.56
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-1% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.59
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+33% Synergy $0.22
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+28% Synergy $0.63
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+27% Synergy $4.40
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+26% Synergy $1.89
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+20% Synergy $7.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $28.45
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+14% Synergy $3.17
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+13% Synergy $39.62
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $36.02
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+12% Synergy $6.52
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+11% Synergy $0.83
The Endstone The Endstone
+10% Synergy $2.67
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+10% Synergy $0.12
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $5.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $3.56
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $5.03
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+9% Synergy $1.23
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.59
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+8% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $43.69
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $2.07
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $14.78
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $7.28
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+6% Synergy $0.82
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+6% Synergy $0.34
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $6.66
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.70
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $39.15
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.46
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.61
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+5% Synergy $0.12
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $11.97
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+4% Synergy $0.32
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $3.93
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.58
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $23.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-21% Synergy $5.59

Enchantments

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

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+32% Synergy $3.59
Greed Greed
+26% Synergy $0.36
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+19% Synergy $0.42
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+17% Synergy $0.30
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+15% Synergy $1.20
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+13% Synergy $3.45
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+12% Synergy $6.31
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+10% Synergy $1.02
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+10% Synergy $0.67
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.35
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+6% Synergy $32.58
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+6% Synergy $2.61
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+6% Synergy $0.57
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $7.58
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.26
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $3.46
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $2.02
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+4% Synergy $18.20
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+4% Synergy $4.32
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $33.38
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+2% Synergy $0.27
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $7.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $8.87
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-2% Synergy $0.57
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.77
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $15.72
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $3.52

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.31
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+19% Synergy $4.00
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+14% Synergy $6.94
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.31
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+8% Synergy $2.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.54
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $6.34
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+7% Synergy $1.40
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.22
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $1.57
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+6% Synergy $29.75
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+6% Synergy $0.27
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+4% Synergy $0.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $58.63
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $6.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $29.74
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $51.56
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.47
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-2% Synergy $4.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.53
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $11.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+9% Synergy $5.03
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+7% Synergy $0.47
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $69.59
White Auracite White Auracite
+5% Synergy $0.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.65
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.35
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-13% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+17% Synergy $6.49
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+12% Synergy $10.56
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+12% Synergy $3.11
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+11% Synergy $0.34
Starting Town Starting Town
+11% Synergy $9.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.76
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+9% Synergy $0.19
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+8% Synergy $10.14
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $0.91
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $9.04
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.35
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $32.54
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.25
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+5% Synergy $1.30
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $28.81
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $39.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.35
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.11
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $1.22
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $16.13
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $28.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.43
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.35
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $14.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.29
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-1% Synergy $0.30
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.08
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.15
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.32
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.79
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $11.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.71
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.31
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $1.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.26
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-7% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-9% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-13% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-14% Synergy $0.31
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-14% Synergy $2.75

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