Mister Negative (Commander) - Optimized Life Exchange

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Ennis, Debate Moderator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Postmortem Professor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Melancholic Poet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Toxic Deluge
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Teleportation Circle
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Tainted Remedy
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Black Market Connections
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Blood
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Sanguine Bond
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Dark Confidant
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tree of Perdition
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Cloudshift
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Children of Korlis
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Soul Warden
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Charming Prince
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Platinum Angel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Angel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Guardian
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Plague Drone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Flickerwisp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Corpse Knight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Blood Celebrant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Angel of Destiny
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Salvation Swan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Flicker of Fate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stinging Study
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Slip On the Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Airbending Lesson
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Semester's End
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Stunning Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Getaway Glamer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
False Cure
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Scrollshift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Torment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Night's Whisper
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Repay in Kind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flicker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Sigil
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
The Wind Crystal
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Pact Weapon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Eternity Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Campfire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Airbender Ascension
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Parker Luck
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lich's Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Kinbinding
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unknown Shores
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Study Hall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy