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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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Grave Venerations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Tainted Remedy
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Blood
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Black Market Connections
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Tree of Perdition
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Cloudshift
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Damn
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Teleportation Circle
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Necropotence
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Children of Korlis
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Platinum Angel
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Attendant
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Auriok Champion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Doom Whisperer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Blood Celebrant
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Restoration Angel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Angel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Deepwood Ghoul
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Academy Rector
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Claim Jumper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Starscape Cleric
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Plague Drone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Parting Gust
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Flicker of Fate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Stunning Reversal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Getaway Glamer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Slip On the Ring
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Dire Tactics
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Necrologia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ghostway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pain's Reward
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Profane Transfusion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Repay in Kind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Reverse the Sands
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Plague of Vermin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Contract
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
The Golden Throne
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Soul Conduit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Pact Weapon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
The Endstone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lich's Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Lich
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Wound Reflection
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Axis of Mortality
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Lich's Mastery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Parker Luck
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Multiversal Passage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
The Soul Stone
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Scrubland
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Vault of Champions
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy