Mister Negative (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fix What's Broken
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Conciliator's Duelist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Daydream
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Moor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
82%inclusion194 decks236 decks
75%synergy
Cloudshift
75%inclusion176 decks236 decks
69%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
68%inclusion160 decks236 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Blood
56%inclusion132 decks236 decks
54%synergy
Tainted Remedy
54%inclusion127 decks236 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion176 decks236 decks
52%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
55%inclusion129 decks236 decks
50%synergy
Teleportation Circle
55%inclusion130 decks236 decks
50%synergy
Children of Korlis
53%inclusion124 decks236 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion152 decks236 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion189 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion156 decks236 decks
45%synergy
Sanguine Bond
56%inclusion133 decks236 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion132 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion126 decks236 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion125 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
52%inclusion122 decks236 decks
41%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion118 decks236 decks
30%synergy
Flicker of Fate
48%inclusion114 decks236 decks
45%synergy
Tree of Perdition
47%inclusion112 decks236 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion114 decks236 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion82 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion62 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion51 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion39 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Soul Warden
44%inclusion105 decks236 decks
27%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion99 decks236 decks
39%synergy
Dark Confidant
41%inclusion96 decks236 decks
34%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
40%inclusion94 decks236 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion89 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
37%inclusion88 decks236 decks
32%synergy
Charming Prince
36%inclusion86 decks236 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion80 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
34%inclusion80 decks236 decks
26%synergy
Soul's Attendant
31%inclusion74 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
28%inclusion66 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Flickerwisp
28%inclusion65 decks236 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
27%inclusion63 decks236 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26%inclusion61 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
25%inclusion59 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion59 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion59 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Angel
25%inclusion58 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
24%inclusion57 decks236 decks
23%synergy
Doom Whisperer
24%inclusion56 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Plague Drone
24%inclusion56 decks236 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion56 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Blood Celebrant
22%inclusion53 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Platinum Angel
22%inclusion53 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Darkstar Augur
20%inclusion47 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Suture Priest
20%inclusion47 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion47 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
19%inclusion46 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion43 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion35 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
-22%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
-19%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion25 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Guardian
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Omens
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Auriok Champion
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion96 decks236 decks
-9%synergy
Parting Gust
39%inclusion93 decks236 decks
35%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion82 decks236 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion70 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Eerie Interlude
26%inclusion62 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion54 decks236 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion52 decks236 decks
9%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion46 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Stinging Study
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Getaway Glamer
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
-8%synergy
Stunning Reversal
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
13%inclusion30 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion30 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
11%inclusion25 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
-13%synergy
Necrologia
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Masterful Flourish
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
4%synergy
The Spot's Portal
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
-8%synergy
Hatred
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion93 decks236 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion85 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion82 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion81 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion75 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion71 decks236 decks
23%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
29%inclusion68 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Villainous Wrath
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Profane Transfusion
15%inclusion35 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Revival // Revenge
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
-6%synergy
Reverse the Sands
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Another Round
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Game Over
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
35%inclusion82 decks236 decks
32%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion79 decks236 decks
31%synergy
The Wind Crystal
31%inclusion74 decks236 decks
24%synergy
Pact Weapon
20%inclusion48 decks236 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
18%inclusion42 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion35 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion35 decks236 decks
-10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
-13%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion111 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion80 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
31%inclusion74 decks236 decks
30%synergy
Exquisite Blood
31%inclusion73 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Parker Luck
28%inclusion65 decks236 decks
26%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion58 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion52 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion41 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion39 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion39 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Near-Death Experience
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Necrodominance
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion117 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion73 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
28%inclusion65 decks236 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion48 decks236 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion46 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
14%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion30 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
-11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion221 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion211 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion171 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion166 decks236 decks
56%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion126 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion73 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion51 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion42 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion230 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion230 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion209 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion178 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion163 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion149 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion129 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion106 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion105 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion95 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion94 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion92 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion92 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion86 decks236 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion80 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion73 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion72 decks236 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion70 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion63 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Silent Clearing
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion57 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion52 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion47 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion43 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion39 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion25 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
1%synergy