Mister Negative (Commander) - Lifedrain

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Withar, Cocoon KeeperWithar, Cocoon Keeper

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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
The writing staff at EDHREC gives you the rundown on their favorite new commanders that came out in 2025. Is your favorite on the list?
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Koh, the Face Stealer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Monk Gyatso
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Airbender Ascension
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
73%synergy
Toxic Deluge
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Cloudshift
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Tree of Perdition
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Blood
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Tainted Remedy
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Flicker of Fate
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Sanguine Bond
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Children of Korlis
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Necropotence
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Dark Confidant
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Soul Warden
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
39%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Charming Prince
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Platinum Angel
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Flickerwisp
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Darkstar Augur
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Blood Celebrant
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Keen Duelist
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Angel
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Plague Drone
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-22%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Kor Cartographer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Parting Gust
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Getaway Glamer
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Scrollshift
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
False Cure
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Slip On the Ring
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Silence
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Dire Tactics
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Necrologia
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Blood Pact
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
The Spot's Portal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Repay in Kind
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Killing Wave
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Sands
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Risky Research
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Revival // Revenge
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Plague of Vermin
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Flicker
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Contract
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Bond of Agony
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Sigil
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Pact Weapon
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
The Endstone
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Eternity Vessel
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Teleportation Circle
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Wound Reflection
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Parker Luck
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Axis of Mortality
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Greed
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Near-Death Experience
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Boon Reflection
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Flickerform
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Cleric Class
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Archway
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy