Mister Negative (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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Airbender Ascension
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
4.6%inclusion3 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.3%inclusion3 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Monk Gyatso
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
84%inclusion142 decks169 decks
78%synergy
Cloudshift
73%inclusion124 decks169 decks
69%synergy
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion132 decks169 decks
55%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
56%inclusion95 decks169 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
64%inclusion109 decks169 decks
53%synergy
Children of Korlis
55%inclusion93 decks169 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Blood
52%inclusion88 decks169 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Remedy
51%inclusion87 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion110 decks169 decks
48%synergy
Teleportation Circle
51%inclusion87 decks169 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion136 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion113 decks169 decks
45%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion97 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
55%inclusion93 decks169 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion88 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion88 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
51%inclusion87 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
51%inclusion87 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Flicker of Fate
50%inclusion84 decks169 decks
47%synergy
Soul Warden
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion82 decks169 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
34%inclusion57 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Perdition
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
40%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
38%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion65 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion64 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
37%inclusion63 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Charming Prince
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion56 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Soul's Attendant
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Flickerwisp
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Angel
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Platinum Angel
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Plague Drone
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Blood Celebrant
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Suture Priest
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Darkstar Augur
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
-20%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
5%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Guardian
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Claim Jumper
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Auriok Champion
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Parting Gust
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
Angel's Grace
34%inclusion57 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Getaway Glamer
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Stinging Study
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
18%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Stunning Reversal
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Silence
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
The Spot's Portal
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Semester's End
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Necrologia
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Hatred
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion64 decks169 decks
26%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion49 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Villainous Wrath
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Profane Transfusion
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Revival // Revenge
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Reverse the Sands
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion56 decks169 decks
31%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
21%synergy
The Endstone
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Pact Weapon
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
7%synergy
The Golden Throne
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Soul Conduit
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion75 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Parker Luck
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion39 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Axis of Mortality
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Near-Death Experience
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Necrodominance
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Cleric Class
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion83 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
15%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion159 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion149 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion122 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion119 decks169 decks
56%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion78 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion49 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion165 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion165 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion148 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion127 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion115 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion106 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
51%inclusion87 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion79 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion76 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion76 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion71 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion64 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion64 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-17%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
4%synergy