Mister Negative (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Alternate Names:

Withar, Cocoon KeeperWithar, Cocoon Keeper

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fix What's Broken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Tainted Remedy
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Reliquary Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Black Market Connections
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Tree of Perdition
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Sanguine Bond
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Cloudshift
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Blood
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Children of Korlis
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Angel's Grace
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Necropotence
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Soul Warden
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Soul's Attendant
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Platinum Angel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Auriok Champion
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Blood Celebrant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Doom Whisperer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Angel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Darkstar Augur
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Resolute Archangel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Charming Prince
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Academy Rector
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Deepwood Ghoul
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Parting Gust
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Personify
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Slip On the Ring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Stunning Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-33%synergy
False Cure
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dire Tactics
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Necrologia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ghostway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Repay in Kind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reverse the Sands
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Another Round
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Revival // Revenge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Flicker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Plague of Vermin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Tainted Sigil
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Jet Medallion
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Soul Conduit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Golden Throne
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Pact Weapon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lich's Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Lich
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lich's Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Parker Luck
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Greed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Boon Reflection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Summoning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Multiversal Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
The Soul Stone
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Vault of Champions
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Foot Headquarters
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy