Mister Negative (Commander) - Expensive 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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Decorum Dissertation
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Fix What's Broken
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Tainted Remedy
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Toxic Deluge
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Black Market Connections
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Perdition
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Blood
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Sanguine Bond
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Cloudshift
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Children of Korlis
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Necropotence
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Soul Warden
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Soul's Attendant
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Platinum Angel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Dark Confidant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Auriok Champion
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Serra Ascendant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Blood Celebrant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Doom Whisperer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Angel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Darkstar Augur
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Academy Rector
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Deepwood Ghoul
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Resolute Archangel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Angel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Guide of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Flicker of Fate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Parting Gust
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Ad Nauseam
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Silence
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Personify
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Stunning Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Slip On the Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
False Cure
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Necrologia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pain's Reward
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Repay in Kind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Another Round
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reverse the Sands
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Plague of Vermin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Sigil
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
The Golden Throne
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Soul Conduit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Pact Weapon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lich's Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Teleportation Circle
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Blind Obedience
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lich
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Lich's Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Parker Luck
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Greed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Multiversal Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
42%synergy
The Soul Stone
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Vault of Champions
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Field
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy