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Cecil, Dark Knight: Self-Damage
Price tag $0.67

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
+7% Synergy $10.49
Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.32
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+3% Synergy $6.18
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+2% Synergy $1.20
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-10% Synergy $2.61

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 $4.28
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+56% Synergy $2.61
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+55% Synergy $0.63
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+54% Synergy $0.31
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+47% Synergy $0.82
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+44% Synergy $0.40
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+43% Synergy $3.36
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+42% Synergy $4.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+40% Synergy $0.33
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+37% Synergy $4.52

Top Cards

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

Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+36% Synergy $18.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+36% Synergy $0.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+31% Synergy $4.98
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+28% Synergy $4.02
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+22% Synergy $14.16
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+21% Synergy $0.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $2.99
Damn Damn
+14% Synergy $2.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.05

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 $17.35
Necropotence Necropotence
+14% Synergy $37.03
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $101.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $125.34
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $51.92
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $5.86
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $62.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $36.16
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $70.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

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

Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+33% Synergy $2.22
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+33% Synergy $0.62
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+31% Synergy $0.33
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+30% Synergy $0.30
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+30% Synergy $0.88
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+28% Synergy $26.31
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+28% Synergy $9.30
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+28% Synergy $1.92
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+28% Synergy $2.94
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+28% Synergy $1.07
Mister Negative Mister Negative
+22% Synergy $1.19
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+22% Synergy $0.96
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+21% Synergy $1.17
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+20% Synergy $2.60
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+20% Synergy $0.31
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+19% Synergy $14.16
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+18% Synergy $1.49
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+18% Synergy $3.05
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+16% Synergy $0.64
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+16% Synergy $6.24
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+15% Synergy $12.25
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+14% Synergy $35.56
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+14% Synergy $0.39
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+12% Synergy $4.18
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $4.56
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+12% Synergy $0.31
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+12% Synergy $5.10
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $0.94
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+11% Synergy $0.62
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+11% Synergy $0.98
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+11% Synergy $0.38
Enduring Angel Angelic Enforcer Enduring Angel
+11% Synergy $2.39
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+10% Synergy $11.60
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.82
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+10% Synergy $17.79
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+10% Synergy $1.16
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+10% Synergy $2.09
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+10% Synergy $1.60
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+10% Synergy $0.44
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+9% Synergy $0.74
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+9% Synergy $1.14
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+8% Synergy $1.34
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.77
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+8% Synergy $8.26
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+6% Synergy $0.54
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+5% Synergy $61.80
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+2% Synergy $12.66
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $58.30
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-3% Synergy $8.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.38

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+26% Synergy $1.96
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+26% Synergy $9.76
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+23% Synergy $3.27
Dismember Dismember
+23% Synergy $5.37
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+22% Synergy $0.28
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+17% Synergy $6.49
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $3.00
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+15% Synergy $6.23
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+15% Synergy $1.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $4.19
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+11% Synergy $6.27
Hatred Hatred
+9% Synergy $59.91
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $16.26
Plunge into Darkness Plunge into Darkness
+8% Synergy $10.48
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+7% Synergy $0.28
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+7% Synergy $18.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.34
Overkill Overkill
+6% Synergy $0.33
Necrologia Necrologia
+6% Synergy $0.65
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.64
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+5% Synergy $16.21
Vendetta Vendetta
+5% Synergy $0.17
Moonlight Bargain Moonlight Bargain
+5% Synergy $0.31
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.17
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $8.45
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.64
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.14
Inkshield Inkshield
+2% Synergy $4.04
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+2% Synergy $7.02
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $26.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.62
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
0% Synergy $0.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $21.48
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.67
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-4% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.36
Erode Erode
-4% Synergy $8.54
Mortify Mortify
-7% Synergy $0.23
Despark Despark
-12% Synergy $0.34
Fracture Fracture
-12% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

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

Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+23% Synergy $0.75
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+22% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $2.85
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+16% Synergy $0.32
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+15% Synergy $1.48
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+14% Synergy $1.44
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+12% Synergy $0.31
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $8.59
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+11% Synergy $10.23
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+10% Synergy $0.39
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+10% Synergy $5.63
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+10% Synergy $5.97
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+7% Synergy $0.78
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $2.65
Stargaze Stargaze
+6% Synergy $0.22
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+6% Synergy $0.31
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+5% Synergy $3.51
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+5% Synergy $0.60
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+5% Synergy $0.67
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.35
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.45
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.69
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $28.02
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+2% Synergy $0.35
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $21.38
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $23.87
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.48
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.94
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+32% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+28% Synergy $1.81
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+27% Synergy $5.37
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+25% Synergy $4.97
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+20% Synergy $0.55
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $3.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+17% Synergy $8.14
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+13% Synergy $1.12
The Endstone The Endstone
+12% Synergy $1.97
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+12% Synergy $0.18
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+11% Synergy $0.88
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $31.83
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+10% Synergy $0.78
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.62
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+9% Synergy $6.79
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $5.23
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+9% Synergy $0.20
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+8% Synergy $0.37
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+8% Synergy $0.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $26.78
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $2.14
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $3.27
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $38.52
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $15.35
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+6% Synergy $46.52
World Map World Map
+6% Synergy $0.27
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.21
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+6% Synergy $0.14
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.42
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $13.25
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+5% Synergy $7.51
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.93
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $8.12
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $23.88
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

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

Greed Greed
+27% Synergy $0.37
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+20% Synergy $1.18
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+19% Synergy $4.33
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+19% Synergy $1.05
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+17% Synergy $0.45
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.36
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+13% Synergy $0.29
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+13% Synergy $0.61
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+12% Synergy $0.63
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+11% Synergy $3.97
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $7.49
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+9% Synergy $5.63
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+9% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.52
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+5% Synergy $0.52
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+5% Synergy $5.01
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+4% Synergy $18.41
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $7.76
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+4% Synergy $2.54
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $6.87
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $9.17
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $0.33
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-1% Synergy $36.84
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $6.36
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.32
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-2% Synergy $35.19
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $24.87

Utility Lands

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

Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+35% Synergy $4.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+26% Synergy $1.99
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+18% Synergy $8.36
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+12% Synergy $1.57
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+11% Synergy $1.25
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $6.78
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $2.05
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+9% Synergy $0.29
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $38.10
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.31
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+7% Synergy $9.89
Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.47
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.38
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+4% Synergy $17.43
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $2.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.76
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.52
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $29.69
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $5.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $6.08
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $2.85
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $57.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.32
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+12% Synergy $0.40
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+9% Synergy $4.17
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $73.71
White Auracite White Auracite
+6% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.32
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $1.91
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-17% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+24% Synergy $6.48
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+20% Synergy $0.51
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+19% Synergy $12.09
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+18% Synergy $10.16
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $3.00
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $11.24
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+12% Synergy $0.16
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+11% Synergy $1.74
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $0.94
City of Brass City of Brass
+11% Synergy $9.98
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $30.45
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.32
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $33.09
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.64
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+5% Synergy $18.42
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.25
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.34
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+4% Synergy $0.11
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $12.79
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $39.06
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+2% Synergy $0.35
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.94
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $28.02
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.35
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $1.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $15.25
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.11
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.02
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.67
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.36
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-4% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-7% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-15% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-22% Synergy $0.36

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