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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
4.7%inclusion3 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Airbender Ascension
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
75%inclusion89 decks118 decks
69%synergy
Toxic Deluge
76%inclusion90 decks118 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Blood
59%inclusion70 decks118 decks
58%synergy
Tree of Perdition
56%inclusion66 decks118 decks
55%synergy
Cloudshift
59%inclusion70 decks118 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
65%inclusion77 decks118 decks
53%synergy
Tainted Remedy
55%inclusion65 decks118 decks
53%synergy
Children of Korlis
54%inclusion64 decks118 decks
51%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
72%inclusion85 decks118 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion83 decks118 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion93 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
67%inclusion79 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
62%inclusion73 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Teleportation Circle
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Dark Confidant
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
73%inclusion86 decks118 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion68 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
56%inclusion66 decks118 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Ad Nauseam
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
41%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Charming Prince
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Soul Warden
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Blood Celebrant
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Doom Whisperer
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Angel
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Flickerwisp
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Plague Drone
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-18%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-22%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf the White
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Flicker of Fate
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Parting Gust
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
7%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Stinging Study
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Getaway Glamer
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Slip On the Ring
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Scrollshift
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Necrologia
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Semester's End
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
The Spot's Portal
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Repay in Kind
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Villainous Wrath
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Reverse the Sands
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Profane Transfusion
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Pain's Reward
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Flicker
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Contract
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Sigil
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Jet Medallion
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Panharmonicon
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Pact Weapon
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
15%synergy
The Endstone
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Soul Conduit
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Ring
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
47%inclusion56 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Axis of Mortality
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Parker Luck
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Near-Death Experience
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion60 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion116 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion102 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion79 decks118 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion77 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion114 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion114 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion108 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion102 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion89 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion82 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
61%inclusion72 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Silent Clearing
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
-20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy