Cecil, Dark Knight
$0.80
$0.80Legendary Creature — Human Knight
New Cards
Recent-set cards that Cecil, Dark Knight players are trying out in Lifegain decks.
Decorum Dissertation+11% Synergy
$6.52
Moseo, Vein's New Dean+6% Synergy
$0.91
Scheming Silvertongue+4% Synergy
$1.28
Turbulent Moor-2% Synergy
$6.07
Eclipsed Steppe-14% Synergy
$3.41
High Synergy Cards
The highest-synergy picks for Cecil, Dark Knight's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+56% Synergy
$0.72
Pact Weapon+54% Synergy
$1.96
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon+54% Synergy
$0.32
Dark Confidant+54% Synergy
$4.09
Rosa, Resolute White Mage+52% Synergy
$3.72
Aerith Gainsborough+49% Synergy
$2.26
Children of Korlis+44% Synergy
$0.33
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant+44% Synergy
$0.74
The Wind Crystal+39% Synergy
$5.77
Night's Whisper+37% Synergy
$0.26
Top Cards
The staple cards most Cecil, Dark Knight Lifegain decks run as their core.
Black Market Connections+36% Synergy
$13.42
Phyrexian Arena+30% Synergy
$4.33
Exsanguinate+30% Synergy
$0.37
Toxic Deluge+28% Synergy
$3.31
Swiftfoot Boots+25% Synergy
$2.46
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+23% Synergy
$11.01
Anguished Unmaking+17% Synergy
$1.06
Damn+17% Synergy
$2.44
Swords to Plowshares+1% Synergy
$1.19
Path to Exile-3% Synergy
$1.09
Game Changers
High-impact bombs that can take over a Cecil, Dark Knight Lifegain game on their own.
Bolas's Citadel+34% Synergy
$17.54
Necropotence+18% Synergy
$37.69
Ancient Tomb+8% Synergy
$131.68
Vampiric Tutor+6% Synergy
$60.01
The One Ring+6% Synergy
$104.30
Farewell+5% Synergy
$5.28
Teferi's Protection+2% Synergy
$54.50
Demonic Tutor-1% Synergy
$76.77
Enlightened Tutor-2% Synergy
$39.51
Smothering Tithe-12% Synergy
$60.01
Creatures
Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Cecil, Dark Knight decks, from early pressure to payoff.
Squall, SeeD Mercenary+37% Synergy
$0.69
Darkstar Augur+36% Synergy
$0.77
Tymna the Weaver+36% Synergy
$29.12
Bastion Protector+31% Synergy
$0.28
General's Enforcer+30% Synergy
$0.31
Enduring Tenacity+27% Synergy
$13.28
Vilis, Broker of Blood+27% Synergy
$8.79
Wall of Blood+27% Synergy
$2.42
Knight Exemplar+27% Synergy
$4.03
Vona, Butcher of Magan+26% Synergy
$0.31
Odric, Lunarch Marshal+25% Synergy
$1.40
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar+24% Synergy
$2.07
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff+23% Synergy
$12.20
Mister Negative+22% Synergy
$0.98
Summon: Primal Odin+22% Synergy
$1.43
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness+19% Synergy
$0.33
Summon: Knights of Round+19% Synergy
$12.46
Blood Celebrant+17% Synergy
$1.12
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+16% Synergy
$4.86
Exsanguinator Cavalry+16% Synergy
$3.07
Boggart Trawler+15% Synergy
$0.89
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor+15% Synergy
$0.47
Caustic Bronco+15% Synergy
$0.39
Bloodthirsty Conqueror+14% Synergy
$34.64
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn+13% Synergy
$1.66
Gwenom, Remorseless+12% Synergy
$5.21
Keen Duelist+11% Synergy
$0.29
Syr Konrad, the Grim+10% Synergy
$1.12
Madame Null, Power Broker+10% Synergy
$0.42
Enduring Angel+10% Synergy
$2.07
Doom Whisperer+10% Synergy
$5.46
The Speed Demon+10% Synergy
$0.96
Witch Enchanter+9% Synergy
$2.95
Mai, Scornful Striker+9% Synergy
$1.06
Puresteel Paladin+9% Synergy
$2.76
Vincent Valentine+9% Synergy
$1.78
Knight of the White Orchid+8% Synergy
$4.42
Vizkopa Guildmage+8% Synergy
$0.51
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+8% Synergy
$20.87
Murderous Rider+8% Synergy
$0.36
Astarion, the Decadent+7% Synergy
$1.31
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+7% Synergy
$0.43
Archangel of Thune+7% Synergy
$65.15
Crypt Ghast+6% Synergy
$19.82
Breena, the Demagogue+5% Synergy
$0.55
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+4% Synergy
$95.66
Mangara, the Diplomat+2% Synergy
$0.31
Esper Sentinel0% Synergy
$58.07
Mother of Runes0% Synergy
$13.02
Kambal, Consul of Allocation-1% Synergy
$8.74
Instants
Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Cecil, Dark Knight's Lifegain deck ahead.
Restoration Magic+33% Synergy
$2.54
Dismember+24% Synergy
$5.18
Infernal Grasp+22% Synergy
$0.56
Snuff Out+21% Synergy
$10.36
Withering Torment+19% Synergy
$4.15
Fell the Profane+17% Synergy
$2.42
Dark Ritual+15% Synergy
$11.92
Bitter Triumph+15% Synergy
$0.30
Angel's Grace+14% Synergy
$4.17
Imp's Mischief+13% Synergy
$6.96
Hatred+12% Synergy
$61.80
Overkill+10% Synergy
$0.26
Battle Menu+10% Synergy
$0.22
Razorgrass Ambush+9% Synergy
$0.33
Necrologia+9% Synergy
$0.66
Deadly Rollick+7% Synergy
$27.53
Silence+7% Synergy
$10.59
Akroma's Will+6% Synergy
$14.06
Plunge into Darkness+6% Synergy
$10.37
Stunning Reversal+6% Synergy
$6.30
Sejiri Shelter+5% Synergy
$1.99
Judgment of Alexander+5% Synergy
$6.27
Dire Tactics+4% Synergy
$0.28
Ad Nauseam+4% Synergy
$13.22
Batwing Brume+3% Synergy
$7.21
Unbreakable Formation+2% Synergy
$1.10
Deadly Dispute+1% Synergy
$0.32
Stroke of Midnight+1% Synergy
$0.32
Reprieve0% Synergy
$1.31
Generous Gift-1% Synergy
$0.69
Inkshield-1% Synergy
$4.55
Silverquill Charm-1% Synergy
$0.24
Dawn's Truce-2% Synergy
$8.00
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
$13.15
Flawless Maneuver-3% Synergy
$20.32
Mortify-6% Synergy
$0.21
Despark-10% Synergy
$0.37
Fracture-13% Synergy
$0.26
Sorceries
Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Cecil, Dark Knight.
Feed the Swarm+35% Synergy
$0.20
Repay in Kind+30% Synergy
$3.88
Sign in Blood+24% Synergy
$4.10
Reanimate+15% Synergy
$8.61
Infernal Contract+15% Synergy
$0.79
Profane Transfusion+14% Synergy
$1.32
Oketra's Last Mercy+14% Synergy
$0.31
Read the Bones+11% Synergy
$0.29
Pain's Reward+11% Synergy
$10.78
Bond of Agony+10% Synergy
$1.54
Insatiable Avarice+9% Synergy
$4.48
Cruel Bargain+8% Synergy
$6.39
Debt to the Deathless+7% Synergy
$0.40
Open the Armory+6% Synergy
$2.73
Reverse the Sands+6% Synergy
$0.87
Fraying Omnipotence+5% Synergy
$0.98
Steelshaper's Gift+5% Synergy
$10.11
Fumigate+4% Synergy
$0.28
Agadeem's Awakening+3% Synergy
$27.44
Damnation+3% Synergy
$20.72
Grim Tutor+3% Synergy
$24.65
Moment of Reckoning+1% Synergy
$0.29
Austere Command-5% Synergy
$0.46
Vindicate-5% Synergy
$0.87
Utility Artifacts
Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Cecil, Dark Knight Lifegain decks.
The Darkness Crystal+33% Synergy
$4.36
Tainted Sigil+32% Synergy
$1.55
Excalibur II+27% Synergy
$0.88
Dark Knight's Greatsword+27% Synergy
$0.20
Sword of the Animist+18% Synergy
$7.55
Paladin's Arms+14% Synergy
$0.16
Whip of Erebos+12% Synergy
$8.47
Shadowspear+12% Synergy
$30.68
Blackblade Reforged+12% Synergy
$3.25
The Endstone+11% Synergy
$1.97
Leyline Axe+11% Synergy
$2.18
Mithril Coat+10% Synergy
$30.07
Lightning Greaves+8% Synergy
$3.66
Buster Sword+8% Synergy
$42.87
Phyrexian Processor+8% Synergy
$0.84
Champion's Helm+8% Synergy
$2.49
Sword of Vengeance+8% Synergy
$1.09
The Circle of Loyalty+8% Synergy
$0.77
Dragoon's Lance+8% Synergy
$0.25
Aetherflux Reservoir+7% Synergy
$19.53
Aettir and Priwen+7% Synergy
$11.00
Genji Glove+7% Synergy
$8.10
Sword of Light and Shadow+7% Synergy
$14.15
Hammer of Nazahn+7% Synergy
$15.64
Soul Conduit+7% Synergy
$0.48
World Map+6% Synergy
$0.25
Maul of the Skyclaves+6% Synergy
$0.35
Commander's Plate+6% Synergy
$45.30
White Mage's Staff+6% Synergy
$0.21
Elixir+6% Synergy
$0.21
Whispersilk Cloak+5% Synergy
$1.37
Jet Medallion+4% Synergy
$10.25
Basilisk Collar+4% Synergy
$4.77
Brotherhood Regalia+3% Synergy
$8.45
Wayfarer's Bauble-4% Synergy
$0.33
Enchantments
Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Cecil, Dark Knight decks.
Unspeakable Symbol+35% Synergy
$3.57
Sanguine Bond+23% Synergy
$6.44
Greed+22% Synergy
$0.26
Axis of Mortality+17% Synergy
$1.12
Call of the Ring+16% Synergy
$3.66
Lunar Convocation+14% Synergy
$0.64
Dark Tutelage+14% Synergy
$0.27
Glasswing Grace+13% Synergy
$0.37
Phyrexian Unlife+13% Synergy
$1.02
Necrodominance+12% Synergy
$2.60
Knights' Charge+10% Synergy
$0.91
Virtue of Loyalty+8% Synergy
$6.83
Font of Agonies+7% Synergy
$0.64
Forge Anew+5% Synergy
$5.27
Phyrexian Reclamation+4% Synergy
$2.64
Underworld Connections+4% Synergy
$0.68
Reconnaissance+4% Synergy
$6.80
Brilliant Wings+4% Synergy
$30.15
Exquisite Blood+3% Synergy
$37.29
Authority of the Consuls+2% Synergy
$4.21
Bitterblossom-1% Synergy
$33.87
Animate Dead-4% Synergy
$5.15
The Meathook Massacre-4% Synergy
$28.37
Blind Obedience-5% Synergy
$6.53
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Cecil, Dark Knight Lifegain decks.
Rogue's Passage+33% Synergy
$0.40
Castle Locthwain+26% Synergy
$3.77
War Room+18% Synergy
$2.87
The Black Gate+15% Synergy
$9.45
Ishgard, the Holy See+10% Synergy
$1.95
Midgar, City of Mako+9% Synergy
$1.54
Adventurer's Inn+9% Synergy
$0.30
Minas Tirith+8% Synergy
$6.51
Cabal Pit+8% Synergy
$1.94
Ifnir Deadlands+7% Synergy
$0.25
Shefet Dunes+6% Synergy
$0.38
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+5% Synergy
$35.73
Multiversal Passage+5% Synergy
$7.40
Reliquary Tower+4% Synergy
$3.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+4% Synergy
$5.54
Access Tunnel+4% Synergy
$0.38
Abandoned Air Temple+3% Synergy
$5.81
Vault of the Archangel+2% Synergy
$0.49
Bojuka Bog0% Synergy
$0.95
Cabal Coffers0% Synergy
$34.50
Restless Fortress-1% Synergy
$0.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-5% Synergy
$63.85
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-5% Synergy
$11.29
Mana Artifacts
Mana rocks and fixing to power out Cecil, Dark Knight's Lifegain strategy.
Mox Amber+12% Synergy
$76.28
Staff of Compleation+10% Synergy
$3.44
Talisman of Hierarchy+8% Synergy
$0.37
White Auracite+7% Synergy
$0.21
Fellwar Stone-2% Synergy
$0.70
Arcane Signet-3% Synergy
$0.69
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$1.92
Sol Ring-4% Synergy
$1.84
Commander's Sphere-6% Synergy
$0.26
Mind Stone-8% Synergy
$0.31
Orzhov Signet-20% Synergy
$0.31
Lands
The mana base behind Cecil, Dark Knight's Lifegain decks.
Bleachbone Verge+25% Synergy
$10.60
Silent Clearing+23% Synergy
$6.87
Fell the Profane+17% Synergy
$2.42
Godless Shrine+15% Synergy
$8.86
Boggart Trawler+15% Synergy
$0.89
Starting Town+15% Synergy
$9.70
Caves of Koilos+14% Synergy
$0.52
Shattered Sanctum+13% Synergy
$1.37
Glasswing Grace+13% Synergy
$0.37
Insomnia, Crown City+11% Synergy
$0.19
Marsh Flats+10% Synergy
$31.12
Witch Enchanter+9% Synergy
$2.95
Razorgrass Ambush+9% Synergy
$0.33
City of Brass+8% Synergy
$11.03
Path of Ancestry+6% Synergy
$0.31
Mana Confluence+6% Synergy
$34.12
Brightclimb Pathway+5% Synergy
$4.23
Sejiri Shelter+5% Synergy
$1.99
Scoured Barrens+3% Synergy
$0.21
Desolate Mire+3% Synergy
$0.29
Agadeem's Awakening+3% Synergy
$27.44
Demolition Field+3% Synergy
$0.27
Swamp+2% Synergy
$0.14
Concealed Courtyard+1% Synergy
$2.15
Prismatic Vista+1% Synergy
$34.97
Fetid Heath0% Synergy
$0.34
Terramorphic Expanse0% Synergy
$0.29
Scrubland0% Synergy
Plains-1% Synergy
$0.13
Vault of Champions-1% Synergy
$16.26
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
$13.15
Isolated Chapel-4% Synergy
$0.34
Shadowy Backstreet-4% Synergy
$9.65
Sunlit Marsh-4% Synergy
$0.31
Orzhov Basilica-5% Synergy
$0.31
Evolving Wilds-5% Synergy
$0.33
Command Tower-6% Synergy
$0.34
Shineshadow Snarl-6% Synergy
$0.31
Fabled Passage-6% Synergy
$1.05
Exotic Orchard-7% Synergy
$0.24
Myriad Landscape-7% Synergy
$0.31
Temple of Silence-14% Synergy
$0.25
Tainted Field-18% Synergy
$0.36
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Cecil, Dark Knight: Lifegain.
Selenia, Dark Angel
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Verrak, Warped Sengir
Sorin of House Markov
Ghost Council of Orzhova
Obzedat, Ghost Council
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Kuro, Pitlord
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Denethor, Ruling Steward
Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Astarion, the Decadent
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Karlov of the Ghost Council
Zoraline, Cosmos Caller
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Asmodeus the Archfiend
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ravos, Soultender // Tymna the Weaver
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Rodolf Duskbringer
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
Vona, Butcher of Magan
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Edgar, Charmed Groom
Lorcan, Warlock Collector
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
Merry, Warden of Isengard // Pippin, Warden of Isengard
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Folk Hero
Aerith Gainsborough