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Cecil, Dark Knight
Price tag $2.71

Legendary Creature — Human 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

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#339 Current Rank
#349 Last Week
#1314 Last Month

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 $0.21
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+46% Synergy $3.46
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+39% Synergy $0.56
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+36% Synergy $1.66
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+36% Synergy $3.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+56% Synergy $4.93
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+56% Synergy $0.67
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+50% Synergy $0.67
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+44% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+43% Synergy $0.27
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+42% Synergy $0.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+40% Synergy $14.75
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+39% Synergy $0.97
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+37% Synergy $2.12
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+36% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+36% Synergy $4.79
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+34% Synergy $1.44
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+33% Synergy $3.63
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+28% Synergy $5.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+27% Synergy $0.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.39
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+19% Synergy $1.98
Damn Damn
+14% Synergy $1.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.10

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+28% Synergy $11.00
Necropotence Necropotence
+15% Synergy $17.10
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $63.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $111.35
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+5% Synergy $16.07
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $45.92
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $53.02
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $57.93
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $33.22

Creatures

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

Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+36% Synergy $0.87
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+35% Synergy $0.17
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+34% Synergy $3.09
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+34% Synergy $0.78
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
+27% Synergy $8.21
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+27% Synergy $0.68
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+23% Synergy $29.24
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+23% Synergy $42.87
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+22% Synergy $18.53
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+21% Synergy $0.36
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+20% Synergy $1.64
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+20% Synergy $1.85
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+19% Synergy $6.49
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+19% Synergy $1.31
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+18% Synergy $1.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.70
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+17% Synergy $1.50
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+16% Synergy $2.68
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $2.08
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+13% Synergy $1.45
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+12% Synergy $1.61
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.24
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+11% Synergy $28.02
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+11% Synergy $1.14
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+11% Synergy $0.16
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+10% Synergy $0.95
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+10% Synergy $22.82
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
+9% Synergy $0.10
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+8% Synergy $0.77
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+8% Synergy $0.19
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+7% Synergy $0.62
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy $12.18
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+7% Synergy $0.33
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+7% Synergy $1.70
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+7% Synergy $0.54
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+7% Synergy $13.47
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $39.64
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+4% Synergy $50.70
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+4% Synergy $0.20
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+3% Synergy $0.64
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+3% Synergy $8.96
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
0% Synergy $7.62
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
0% Synergy $24.50
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-1% Synergy $5.15
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-1% Synergy $9.76
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-2% Synergy $2.19
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-4% Synergy $0.30
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $2.40

Instants

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

Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+30% Synergy $0.36
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+28% Synergy $2.55
Dismember Dismember
+28% Synergy $6.10
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+24% Synergy $0.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+21% Synergy $3.38
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $4.41
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+17% Synergy $6.38
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+16% Synergy $16.01
Overkill Overkill
+15% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $11.25
Inkshield Inkshield
+12% Synergy $10.13
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+12% Synergy $16.46
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+12% Synergy $2.61
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+10% Synergy $0.17
Hatred Hatred
+8% Synergy $47.81
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.24
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.64
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+7% Synergy $4.22
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+6% Synergy $6.16
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.08
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.18
Necrologia Necrologia
+5% Synergy $1.07
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+5% Synergy $0.08
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $14.05
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $6.13
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $4.34
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+2% Synergy $8.27
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $6.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.83
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $9.22
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $0.62
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.36
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.89
Mortify Mortify
-8% Synergy $0.23
Fracture Fracture
-8% Synergy $1.13
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.43
Despark Despark
-14% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+28% Synergy $2.93
Reanimate Reanimate
+27% Synergy $7.36
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+23% Synergy $0.28
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+14% Synergy $0.52
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+13% Synergy $0.25
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+12% Synergy $1.04
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.26
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+10% Synergy $1.29
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+10% Synergy $6.16
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+9% Synergy $0.13
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy $6.46
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+7% Synergy $2.63
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+6% Synergy $0.10
Ultima Ultima
+6% Synergy $0.69
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $2.03
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+5% Synergy $0.62
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $17.77
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.51
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.11
Stargaze Stargaze
+3% Synergy $0.11
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $22.56
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.21
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.13
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.42
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.28
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.48
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Excalibur II Excalibur II
+27% Synergy $0.58
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+27% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+26% Synergy $0.91
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+25% Synergy $2.79
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $7.92
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+20% Synergy $16.57
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+19% Synergy $2.05
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+18% Synergy $41.76
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+16% Synergy $27.09
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.58
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+15% Synergy $7.31
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+13% Synergy $1.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.23
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $33.01
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $7.77
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+10% Synergy $0.07
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $15.89
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.63
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+10% Synergy $0.10
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $3.98
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+8% Synergy $8.77
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $1.81
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $14.21
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $29.16
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+7% Synergy $0.21
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+6% Synergy $0.45
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+6% Synergy $0.05
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $8.52
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $5.52
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.26
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $2.87
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $37.45
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $2.42
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+5% Synergy $0.18
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.28
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $15.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.22

Enchantments

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

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+32% Synergy $2.93
Greed Greed
+28% Synergy $0.26
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+22% Synergy $0.51
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+19% Synergy $0.33
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+16% Synergy $1.74
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+16% Synergy $0.83
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+12% Synergy $0.67
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+10% Synergy $3.42
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+10% Synergy $0.44
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+8% Synergy $17.80
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.21
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+7% Synergy $1.84
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+6% Synergy $25.92
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+6% Synergy $26.14
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+6% Synergy $0.10
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+5% Synergy $4.62
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $4.16
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+5% Synergy $0.06
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.89
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+4% Synergy $9.12
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $4.08
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $2.92
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+2% Synergy $0.17
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $2.85
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $18.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.14

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.34
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+20% Synergy $3.89
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+16% Synergy $7.02
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $2.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.01
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+10% Synergy $2.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $48.76
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $2.64
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $21.03
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $1.58
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+7% Synergy $0.34
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.18
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $23.01
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.16
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.45
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $35.58
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $0.95
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $4.02
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $1.00
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $6.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+10% Synergy $0.89
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+8% Synergy $2.42
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $65.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.97
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $2.00
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-15% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+21% Synergy $5.66
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $4.41
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.70
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+16% Synergy $7.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+15% Synergy $0.75
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+12% Synergy $14.82
Starting Town Starting Town
+12% Synergy $9.77
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+11% Synergy $4.18
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+11% Synergy $22.14
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $17.02
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.21
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $29.03
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.24
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+7% Synergy $0.10
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $31.75
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $13.51
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $12.81
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $12.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $18.80
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $22.56
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.51
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.20
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $1.44
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $14.46
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $1.11
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $9.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $12.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $8.92
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $23.58
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-2% Synergy $1.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $5.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.21
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.19
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-11% Synergy $0.09
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-14% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-17% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-18% Synergy $0.22

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