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Cecil, Dark Knight
Price tag $1.35

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Cecil, Dark Knight players are trying out in Self-Damage decks.

Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+9% Synergy $5.37
Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.23
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+2% Synergy $6.85
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+1% Synergy $1.53
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-11% Synergy $4.71

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Cecil, Dark Knight's Self-Damage builds — cards that lean hardest into the Self-Damage theme.

Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+56% Synergy $3.84
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+56% Synergy $4.46
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+54% Synergy $0.31
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+54% Synergy $0.89
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+47% Synergy $0.80
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+45% Synergy $0.37
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+43% Synergy $3.47
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+43% Synergy $2.66
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+41% Synergy $0.16
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+37% Synergy $5.42

Top Cards

The staple cards most Cecil, Dark Knight Self-Damage decks run as their core.

Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+35% Synergy $10.16
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+34% Synergy $2.95
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+30% Synergy $4.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+28% Synergy $4.43
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+22% Synergy $11.42
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+21% Synergy $1.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $2.28
Damn Damn
+15% Synergy $2.02
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Cecil, Dark Knight Self-Damage game on their own.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+28% Synergy $14.92
Necropotence Necropotence
+14% Synergy $36.65
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $115.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $134.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $48.18
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.08
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $54.82
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $35.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $61.95
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $61.19

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Self-Damage plan in Cecil, Dark Knight decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+33% Synergy $0.67
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+32% Synergy $0.30
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+31% Synergy $1.23
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+31% Synergy $0.31
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+30% Synergy $9.79
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+28% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+28% Synergy $2.21
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+28% Synergy $29.36
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+28% Synergy $4.34
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+23% Synergy $0.75
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+22% Synergy $1.03
Mister Negative Mister Negative
+22% Synergy $1.17
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+20% Synergy $2.59
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+19% Synergy $11.90
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.34
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+18% Synergy $2.02
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+18% Synergy $3.01
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+16% Synergy $0.53
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+16% Synergy $5.57
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+15% Synergy $0.32
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+15% Synergy $14.24
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+14% Synergy $35.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $4.39
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+12% Synergy $5.52
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+12% Synergy $5.33
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+11% Synergy $0.60
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+11% Synergy $0.33
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+11% Synergy $1.01
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+11% Synergy $0.36
Enduring Angel Angelic Enforcer Enduring Angel
+11% Synergy $2.32
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+10% Synergy $10.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $4.73
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $1.44
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+10% Synergy $1.97
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+10% Synergy $1.82
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+10% Synergy $0.41
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+9% Synergy $1.14
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $16.51
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+9% Synergy $3.22
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+9% Synergy $0.82
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+8% Synergy $2.42
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.74
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+8% Synergy $0.38
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+8% Synergy $9.66
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+7% Synergy $0.50
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+5% Synergy $59.65
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $7.07
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+2% Synergy $12.10
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $57.59
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-3% Synergy $8.93

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Cecil, Dark Knight's Self-Damage deck ahead.

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+26% Synergy $2.16
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+25% Synergy $10.92
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+23% Synergy $0.86
Dismember Dismember
+23% Synergy $4.76
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+22% Synergy $0.35
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+17% Synergy $7.39
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+15% Synergy $3.03
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+15% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $3.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $5.94
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+11% Synergy $5.57
Hatred Hatred
+9% Synergy $64.60
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $15.83
Plunge into Darkness Plunge into Darkness
+8% Synergy $24.10
Overkill Overkill
+7% Synergy $0.35
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+7% Synergy $12.20
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+7% Synergy $0.28
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+6% Synergy $0.27
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.35
Necrologia Necrologia
+6% Synergy $0.73
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $2.43
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+5% Synergy $10.82
Moonlight Bargain Moonlight Bargain
+5% Synergy $0.32
Vendetta Vendetta
+5% Synergy $0.23
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.20
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $9.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.95
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.44
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+2% Synergy $7.35
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $5.76
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $27.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.77
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $20.92
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
-1% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-3% Synergy $0.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.39
Erode Erode
-4% Synergy $6.29
Mortify Mortify
-7% Synergy $0.18
Despark Despark
-11% Synergy $0.37
Fracture Fracture
-12% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Self-Damage game plan forward for Cecil, Dark Knight.

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+36% Synergy $4.05
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+23% Synergy $0.70
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+22% Synergy $0.39
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $3.83
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+16% Synergy $0.34
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+15% Synergy $1.63
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+14% Synergy $1.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.34
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+11% Synergy $11.00
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $9.76
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+10% Synergy $0.41
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+10% Synergy $4.79
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+10% Synergy $6.01
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+7% Synergy $0.73
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $3.18
Stargaze Stargaze
+6% Synergy $0.27
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+6% Synergy $0.25
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+5% Synergy $3.15
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+5% Synergy $0.64
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+5% Synergy $0.87
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.33
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.34
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.42
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $27.24
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $24.73
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+1% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.48
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.53
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.40
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.67

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Cecil, Dark Knight Self-Damage decks.

Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+31% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+28% Synergy $1.81
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+27% Synergy $6.25
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+25% Synergy $4.44
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+21% Synergy $0.56
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+19% Synergy $2.86
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+17% Synergy $5.94
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+13% Synergy $3.85
The Endstone The Endstone
+13% Synergy $2.99
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $1.12
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+12% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+10% Synergy $0.81
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.65
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $34.19
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+9% Synergy $9.07
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+9% Synergy $0.24
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $11.16
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $2.71
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+8% Synergy $0.36
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+8% Synergy $0.48
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $31.91
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $1.71
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $52.43
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $16.64
World Map World Map
+6% Synergy $0.20
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.27
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+6% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.52
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.58
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $45.71
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $14.36
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.33
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+5% Synergy $12.66
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $9.18
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $19.99
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $12.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Self-Damage strategy in Cecil, Dark Knight decks.

Greed Greed
+28% Synergy $0.33
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+20% Synergy $1.23
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+19% Synergy $4.61
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+19% Synergy $1.19
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+17% Synergy $0.96
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.32
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+14% Synergy $0.24
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+13% Synergy $0.65
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+11% Synergy $2.70
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+11% Synergy $1.09
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $6.14
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+9% Synergy $6.60
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+9% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.99
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+5% Synergy $0.59
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+5% Synergy $5.42
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.25
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $6.08
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+4% Synergy $2.08
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy $20.95
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.47
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $2.21
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $11.57
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $0.37
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-1% Synergy $38.84
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $5.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.44
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-2% Synergy $32.24
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $27.06

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Cecil, Dark Knight Self-Damage decks.

Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+34% Synergy $4.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+26% Synergy $5.79
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+18% Synergy $9.47
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+12% Synergy $2.07
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+11% Synergy $2.06
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $6.89
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $2.18
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+9% Synergy $0.41
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+9% Synergy $0.28
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $33.75
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.31
Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.50
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+6% Synergy $6.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.40
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+4% Synergy $17.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $1.93
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.52
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $29.97
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.59
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $3.44
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.26
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $54.58

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Cecil, Dark Knight's Self-Damage strategy.

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+12% Synergy $0.49
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+9% Synergy $4.16
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $81.06
White Auracite White Auracite
+6% Synergy $0.20
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.38
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $2.50
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.55
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-16% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base behind Cecil, Dark Knight's Self-Damage decks.

Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+23% Synergy $5.43
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+20% Synergy $0.70
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+19% Synergy $9.14
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+17% Synergy $8.11
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $3.86
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $10.19
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+12% Synergy $0.22
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+11% Synergy $1.57
City of Brass City of Brass
+11% Synergy $12.30
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $31.87
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $4.73
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $1.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.23
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $36.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $2.43
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+5% Synergy $19.08
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.28
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.27
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+4% Synergy $0.23
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $10.70
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+3% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $32.42
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.24
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.20
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.17
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+2% Synergy $0.40
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.42
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.52
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.26
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $27.24
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.09
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $0.85
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $17.27
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.47
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.24
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-4% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-7% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-14% Synergy $0.35
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-22% Synergy $0.39

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Cecil, Dark Knight: Self-Damage.