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Cecil, Dark Knight
Price tag $0.80

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 $6.52
Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.29
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+2% Synergy $6.07
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+1% Synergy $1.28
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-11% Synergy $3.41

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 $4.09
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+56% Synergy $1.96
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+54% Synergy $0.32
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+54% Synergy $0.72
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+47% Synergy $0.74
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+45% Synergy $0.33
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+43% Synergy $3.72
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+43% Synergy $3.57
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+41% Synergy $0.20
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+37% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+35% Synergy $13.42
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+34% Synergy $2.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+30% Synergy $3.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+28% Synergy $4.33
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+22% Synergy $12.20
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+21% Synergy $1.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $2.46
Damn Damn
+15% Synergy $2.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.09

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 $17.54
Necropotence Necropotence
+14% Synergy $37.69
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $104.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $131.68
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $54.50
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $5.28
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $60.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $39.51
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $76.77
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+33% Synergy $0.77
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+32% Synergy $0.31
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+31% Synergy $0.69
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+31% Synergy $0.31
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+30% Synergy $8.79
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+28% Synergy $0.28
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+28% Synergy $2.42
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+28% Synergy $29.12
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+28% Synergy $4.03
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+23% Synergy $1.12
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+22% Synergy $1.40
Mister Negative Mister Negative
+22% Synergy $0.98
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+20% Synergy $2.07
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+19% Synergy $13.28
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.39
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+18% Synergy $1.43
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+18% Synergy $3.07
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+16% Synergy $0.47
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+16% Synergy $5.46
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+15% Synergy $0.33
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+15% Synergy $12.46
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+14% Synergy $34.64
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $4.42
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+12% Synergy $4.86
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+12% Synergy $5.21
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+11% Synergy $0.55
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+11% Synergy $0.29
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+11% Synergy $1.06
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+11% Synergy $0.36
Enduring Angel Angelic Enforcer Enduring Angel
+11% Synergy $2.07
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+10% Synergy $11.01
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.95
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $0.89
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+10% Synergy $1.66
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+10% Synergy $2.47
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+10% Synergy $0.42
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+9% Synergy $1.12
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $19.82
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+9% Synergy $2.76
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+9% Synergy $0.96
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+8% Synergy $1.31
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.43
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+8% Synergy $0.41
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+8% Synergy $9.22
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+7% Synergy $0.51
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+5% Synergy $65.15
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $5.50
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+2% Synergy $13.02
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $58.07
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-3% Synergy $8.74

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+26% Synergy $2.54
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+25% Synergy $10.36
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+23% Synergy $4.15
Dismember Dismember
+23% Synergy $5.18
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+22% Synergy $0.56
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+17% Synergy $6.96
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+15% Synergy $4.17
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+15% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $2.42
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $11.92
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+11% Synergy $6.30
Hatred Hatred
+9% Synergy $61.80
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $14.06
Plunge into Darkness Plunge into Darkness
+8% Synergy $10.37
Overkill Overkill
+7% Synergy $0.26
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+7% Synergy $14.36
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+6% Synergy $0.28
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.33
Necrologia Necrologia
+6% Synergy $0.66
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.99
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+5% Synergy $13.22
Moonlight Bargain Moonlight Bargain
+5% Synergy $0.33
Vendetta Vendetta
+5% Synergy $0.21
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.20
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $10.59
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.31
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.10
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+2% Synergy $7.21
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $4.55
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $27.53
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.69
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $20.32
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
-1% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-3% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.15
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.32
Erode Erode
-4% Synergy $5.72
Mortify Mortify
-7% Synergy $0.21
Despark Despark
-11% Synergy $0.37
Fracture Fracture
-12% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+36% Synergy $3.88
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+23% Synergy $0.79
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+22% Synergy $0.37
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $4.10
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+16% Synergy $0.31
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+15% Synergy $1.54
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+14% Synergy $1.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.29
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+11% Synergy $10.78
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $8.61
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+10% Synergy $0.40
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+10% Synergy $4.48
Cruel Bargain Cruel Bargain
+10% Synergy $6.39
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+7% Synergy $0.98
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $2.73
Stargaze Stargaze
+6% Synergy $0.24
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+6% Synergy $0.24
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+5% Synergy $2.73
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+5% Synergy $0.61
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+5% Synergy $0.87
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.28
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.34
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.73
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $27.44
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $24.65
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+1% Synergy $0.30
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.72
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.60
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.46
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.87

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 $0.20
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+28% Synergy $1.55
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+27% Synergy $5.77
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+25% Synergy $4.36
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+21% Synergy $0.88
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+19% Synergy $3.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+17% Synergy $7.55
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+13% Synergy $2.18
The Endstone The Endstone
+13% Synergy $1.97
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $1.09
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+12% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+10% Synergy $0.84
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.77
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $30.68
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+9% Synergy $8.47
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+9% Synergy $0.25
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $8.10
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $2.49
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+8% Synergy $0.35
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+8% Synergy $0.48
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $30.07
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $1.37
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $42.87
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $15.64
World Map World Map
+6% Synergy $0.25
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.21
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.66
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $45.30
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $14.15
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.38
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+5% Synergy $11.00
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $8.45
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $19.53
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

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

Greed Greed
+28% Synergy $0.26
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+20% Synergy $1.12
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+19% Synergy $3.66
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+19% Synergy $1.02
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+17% Synergy $0.64
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.37
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+14% Synergy $0.27
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+13% Synergy $0.64
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+11% Synergy $2.60
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+11% Synergy $0.91
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $6.83
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+9% Synergy $6.44
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+9% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.64
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+5% Synergy $0.54
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+5% Synergy $5.27
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.24
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $6.80
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+4% Synergy $2.74
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy $18.45
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.39
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $1.75
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $9.96
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $0.37
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-1% Synergy $37.29
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $6.53
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.21
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-2% Synergy $33.87
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $28.37

Utility Lands

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

Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+34% Synergy $3.77
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+26% Synergy $2.87
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+18% Synergy $9.45
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+12% Synergy $1.95
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+11% Synergy $1.94
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $6.51
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $1.54
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+9% Synergy $0.38
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+9% Synergy $0.25
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $35.73
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.30
Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.47
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+6% Synergy $7.40
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.38
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+4% Synergy $18.62
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.95
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.36
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $34.50
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.54
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $3.87
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.29
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $63.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+12% Synergy $0.37
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+9% Synergy $3.44
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $76.28
White Auracite White Auracite
+6% Synergy $0.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.32
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $1.89
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.70
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.84
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-16% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+23% Synergy $6.87
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+20% Synergy $0.52
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+19% Synergy $10.60
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+17% Synergy $8.86
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.37
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+14% Synergy $2.42
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $9.70
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+12% Synergy $0.19
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+11% Synergy $1.37
City of Brass City of Brass
+11% Synergy $11.03
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $31.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.95
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $0.89
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $34.12
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.99
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+5% Synergy $18.73
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.35
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.26
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+4% Synergy $0.19
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $9.65
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+3% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $34.97
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.27
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.27
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.17
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+2% Synergy $0.34
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.34
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.23
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.31
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $27.44
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.13
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $2.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.33
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $16.26
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.15
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.24
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-4% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.05
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-7% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-14% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-22% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

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