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Cecil, Dark Knight
Price tag $0.55

Legendary Creature — Human Knight

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Orzhov

New Cards

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

Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+9% Synergy $5.34
Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.24
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+2% Synergy $7.15
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+1% Synergy $1.52
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-11% Synergy $4.37

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 $3.70
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+56% Synergy $3.48
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+54% Synergy $0.34
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+54% Synergy $1.05
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+47% Synergy $0.43
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+45% Synergy $0.27
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+43% Synergy $2.36
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+43% Synergy $3.56
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+41% Synergy $0.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+37% Synergy $6.25

Top Cards

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

Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+35% Synergy $10.78
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+34% Synergy $2.54
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+30% Synergy $5.04
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+28% Synergy $4.08
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+22% Synergy $9.47
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+21% Synergy $1.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.96
Damn Damn
+15% Synergy $1.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $0.98
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.75

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 $16.10
Necropotence Necropotence
+14% Synergy $38.23
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $115.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $119.18
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $45.85
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $54.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $38.62
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $69.47
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $56.83

Creatures

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

Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+33% Synergy $0.87
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+32% Synergy $0.32
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+31% Synergy $1.13
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+31% Synergy $0.34
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+30% Synergy $9.87
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+28% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+28% Synergy $2.41
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+28% Synergy $31.54
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+28% Synergy $4.20
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+23% Synergy $0.56
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+22% Synergy $0.96
Mister Negative Mister Negative
+22% Synergy $1.66
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+20% Synergy $2.90
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+19% Synergy $14.20
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.33
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+18% Synergy $1.62
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+18% Synergy $3.12
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+16% Synergy $0.65
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+16% Synergy $6.48
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+15% Synergy $0.28
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+15% Synergy $13.75
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+14% Synergy $37.36
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $3.99
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+12% Synergy $4.47
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+12% Synergy $5.16
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+11% Synergy $0.87
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+11% Synergy $0.94
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+11% Synergy $0.41
Enduring Angel Angelic Enforcer Enduring Angel
+11% Synergy $2.30
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+10% Synergy $10.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $6.26
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $2.15
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+10% Synergy $2.18
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+10% Synergy $1.55
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+10% Synergy $0.32
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+9% Synergy $1.67
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $18.07
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+9% Synergy $2.32
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+9% Synergy $1.03
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+8% Synergy $1.65
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.87
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+8% Synergy $0.38
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+8% Synergy $10.51
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+7% Synergy $0.58
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+5% Synergy $48.38
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $3.34
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+2% Synergy $12.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $58.03
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-3% Synergy $9.00

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+26% Synergy $1.88
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+25% Synergy $12.98
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+23% Synergy $1.59
Dismember Dismember
+23% Synergy $4.78
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+22% Synergy $0.31
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+17% Synergy $9.28
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+15% Synergy $3.44
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+15% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $5.80
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $7.33
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+11% Synergy $6.25
Hatred Hatred
+9% Synergy $64.90
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $16.77
Plunge into Darkness Plunge into Darkness
+8% Synergy $23.93
Overkill Overkill
+7% Synergy $0.32
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+7% Synergy $11.17
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+7% Synergy $0.32
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+6% Synergy $0.27
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.38
Necrologia Necrologia
+6% Synergy $0.67
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $2.30
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+5% Synergy $9.71
Moonlight Bargain Moonlight Bargain
+5% Synergy $0.32
Vendetta Vendetta
+5% Synergy $0.25
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.21
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $10.18
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.86
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.44
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+2% Synergy $7.56
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $4.95
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $28.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.94
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $9.24
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
-1% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-3% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.49
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.20
Erode Erode
-4% Synergy $7.14
Mortify Mortify
-7% Synergy $0.18
Despark Despark
-11% Synergy $0.24
Fracture Fracture
-12% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+36% Synergy $3.68
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+23% Synergy $0.72
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+22% Synergy $0.41
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $3.28
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+16% Synergy $0.37
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+15% Synergy $1.64
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+14% Synergy $1.47
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.30
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+11% Synergy $11.00
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $10.10
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+10% Synergy $0.38
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+10% Synergy $5.96
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+10% Synergy $6.16
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+7% Synergy $0.75
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $3.48
Stargaze Stargaze
+6% Synergy $0.28
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+6% Synergy $0.29
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+5% Synergy $3.30
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+5% Synergy $0.63
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+5% Synergy $1.04
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.30
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.34
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.03
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $29.78
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $23.80
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+1% Synergy $0.33
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $21.07
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.53
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.36
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.98

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 $0.27
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+28% Synergy $1.75
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+27% Synergy $6.97
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+25% Synergy $4.08
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+21% Synergy $0.84
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+19% Synergy $3.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+17% Synergy $5.40
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+13% Synergy $5.11
The Endstone The Endstone
+13% Synergy $3.03
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $1.51
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+12% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+10% Synergy $0.64
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.68
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $29.80
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+9% Synergy $9.59
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+9% Synergy $0.19
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $8.61
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $2.87
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+8% Synergy $0.34
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+8% Synergy $0.51
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $28.43
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.16
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $51.44
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $14.19
World Map World Map
+6% Synergy $0.25
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.30
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+6% Synergy $0.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.09
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $37.94
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $12.64
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.29
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+5% Synergy $10.53
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $9.62
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $22.27
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $14.01
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $5.61

Enchantments

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

Greed Greed
+28% Synergy $0.32
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+20% Synergy $1.78
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+19% Synergy $4.69
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+19% Synergy $1.09
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+17% Synergy $1.16
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.33
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+14% Synergy $0.22
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+13% Synergy $0.71
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+11% Synergy $2.88
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+11% Synergy $1.06
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $6.77
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+9% Synergy $8.02
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+9% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.95
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+5% Synergy $0.53
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+5% Synergy $4.27
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.31
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $5.79
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+4% Synergy $2.15
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy $16.63
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.43
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $2.44
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $8.39
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $0.40
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-1% Synergy $40.67
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $5.74
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $5.65
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-2% Synergy $32.48
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $24.70

Utility Lands

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

Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+34% Synergy $4.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.77
War Room War Room
+26% Synergy $5.12
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+18% Synergy $9.34
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+12% Synergy $1.98
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+11% Synergy $1.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $6.52
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $1.64
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+9% Synergy $0.30
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+9% Synergy $0.30
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $34.44
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.24
Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.47
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+6% Synergy $6.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.53
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+4% Synergy $11.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $1.41
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $1.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $4.49
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $28.77
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $6.14
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $3.46
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.30
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $56.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+12% Synergy $0.58
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+9% Synergy $4.01
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $86.45
White Auracite White Auracite
+6% Synergy $0.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.35
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $2.84
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.48
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 $5.45
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+20% Synergy $0.30
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+19% Synergy $9.31
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+17% Synergy $8.71
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $5.80
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $11.28
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+12% Synergy $0.25
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+11% Synergy $2.20
City of Brass City of Brass
+11% Synergy $11.67
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $32.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $6.26
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $2.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.28
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $34.75
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $2.30
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+5% Synergy $20.14
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.31
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.32
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+4% Synergy $0.19
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $11.22
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+3% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.31
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.22
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+2% Synergy $0.21
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.28
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.82
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.30
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $29.78
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $0.90
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.31
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $16.97
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.18
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.49
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.29
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-4% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $0.65
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-7% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-14% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-22% Synergy $0.38

Similar Commanders

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