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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MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fix What's Broken
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
The Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Daydream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Ephemerate
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Toxic Deluge
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Blood
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Tainted Remedy
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Black Market Connections
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Reliquary Tower
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Sanguine Bond
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cloudshift
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Tree of Perdition
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Exquisite Blood
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Angel's Grace
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Platinum Angel
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Dark Confidant
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Soul Warden
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Soul's Attendant
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Blood Celebrant
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Auriok Champion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Angel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Angel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Resolute Archangel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Darkstar Augur
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Plague Drone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Parting Gust
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Ad Nauseam
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Stunning Reversal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
False Cure
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Personify
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Getaway Glamer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dire Tactics
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Necrologia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pain's Reward
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Repay in Kind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Contract
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Another Round
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reverse the Sands
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flicker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Profane Transfusion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Revival // Revenge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Terminus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Sigil
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Soul Conduit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Pact Weapon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Golden Throne
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lich's Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Necrodominance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Lich's Mastery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lich
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Parker Luck
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Greed
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sorin Markov
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Multiversal Passage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Fountain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
36%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Vault of Champions
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Scrubland
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Expanse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy