Mister Negative (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Personify
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
4.6%inclusion3 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.8%inclusion4 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
2.6%inclusion2 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Foot Headquarters
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
75%inclusion126 decks168 decks
68%synergy
Cloudshift
61%inclusion103 decks168 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Blood
57%inclusion95 decks168 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion120 decks168 decks
54%synergy
Tainted Remedy
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
53%synergy
Tree of Perdition
52%inclusion88 decks168 decks
51%synergy
Children of Korlis
54%inclusion91 decks168 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
60%inclusion101 decks168 decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion117 decks168 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion118 decks168 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion131 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion108 decks168 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
62%inclusion104 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion103 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion89 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
52%inclusion88 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion88 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Teleportation Circle
52%inclusion87 decks168 decks
47%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion85 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion83 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
71%inclusion120 decks168 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion95 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion90 decks168 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion82 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion72 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion67 decks168 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion65 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion65 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion79 decks168 decks
39%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion76 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Dark Confidant
45%inclusion75 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion73 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
42%inclusion71 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
39%inclusion66 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion65 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
39%inclusion65 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Soul Warden
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Platinum Angel
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Charming Prince
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Soul's Attendant
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Doom Whisperer
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Angel
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Flickerwisp
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Keen Duelist
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Plague Drone
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
-15%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-22%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
40%inclusion68 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Flicker of Fate
40%inclusion68 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Parting Gust
32%inclusion54 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Ad Nauseam
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
17%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Stunning Reversal
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-11%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Getaway Glamer
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Necrologia
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Torment
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
49%inclusion82 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion66 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Repay in Kind
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Villainous Wrath
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Reverse the Sands
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Flicker
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Another Round
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Contract
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
46%inclusion78 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
35%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Panharmonicon
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Jet Medallion
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Pact Weapon
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
15%synergy
The Endstone
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
41%inclusion69 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Axis of Mortality
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Parker Luck
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Near-Death Experience
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Airbender Ascension
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Necrodominance
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion83 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion71 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
-13%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
6%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion162 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion148 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion115 decks168 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion106 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion85 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion162 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion162 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion149 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion139 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
74%inclusion124 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion113 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion96 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion94 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion69 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion69 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion54 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-2%synergy