Mister Negative (Commander) - Optimized

Alternate Names:

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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Personify
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Curious Colossus
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Kinbinding
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.8%inclusion2 decks111 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
75%inclusion103 decks137 decks
68%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion103 decks137 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Blood
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
58%synergy
Cloudshift
61%inclusion83 decks137 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Perdition
54%inclusion74 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Tainted Remedy
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Children of Korlis
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
51%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
51%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
72%inclusion99 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Teleportation Circle
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion108 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
65%inclusion89 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
62%inclusion85 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
57%inclusion78 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
54%inclusion74 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion68 decks137 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion68 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
71%inclusion97 decks137 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion74 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Ad Nauseam
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Dark Confidant
48%inclusion66 decks137 decks
41%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
41%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion55 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Platinum Angel
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Charming Prince
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Attendant
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Blood Celebrant
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Doom Whisperer
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Angel
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Flickerwisp
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Plague Drone
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Suture Priest
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Darkstar Augur
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-22%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Claim Jumper
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
42%inclusion58 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Angel's Grace
42%inclusion57 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Parting Gust
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Imp's Mischief
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
16%synergy
False Cure
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Getaway Glamer
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Stunning Reversal
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Slip On the Ring
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Necrologia
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
0%synergy
The Spot's Portal
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Damn
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Repay in Kind
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Villainous Wrath
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Profane Transfusion
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Reverse the Sands
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Another Round
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Flicker
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Contract
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion65 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Sigil
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
34%synergy
The Wind Crystal
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Panharmonicon
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Pact Weapon
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
17%synergy
The Endstone
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Soul Conduit
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
42%inclusion57 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Axis of Mortality
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Parker Luck
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Near-Death Experience
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Sorin Markov
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion97 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion69 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion134 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion123 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
66%inclusion91 decks137 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion88 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion132 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion132 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion126 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion119 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion106 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion97 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion79 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion55 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
-15%synergy
Silent Clearing
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Scrubland
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy