Mister Negative (Commander) - Expensive 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
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Ephemerate
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Tainted Remedy
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Toxic Deluge
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Black Market Connections
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Tree of Perdition
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Blood
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Sanguine Bond
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Cloudshift
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Angel's Grace
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Necropotence
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Soul Warden
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Soul's Attendant
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Platinum Angel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Dark Confidant
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Auriok Champion
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Serra Ascendant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Doom Whisperer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Deepwood Ghoul
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Angel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Academy Rector
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Resolute Archangel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Parting Gust
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Flicker of Fate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Ad Nauseam
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Personify
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Stunning Reversal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Slip On the Ring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stinging Study
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Dire Tactics
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Getaway Glamer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Damn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Pain's Reward
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Another Round
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Repay in Kind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Contract
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Revival // Revenge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Sigil
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Golden Throne
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Soul Conduit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pact Weapon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lich's Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Exquisite Blood
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Lich
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lich's Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Parker Luck
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Greed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grave Venerations
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Multiversal Passage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Fountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
41%synergy
The Soul Stone
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Vault of Champions
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Silent Clearing
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Field
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy