Mister Negative (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

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Mister Negative
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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
Andy Zupke
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40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
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21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
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16%synergy
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Enduring Tenacity
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Ephemerate
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Sanguine Bond
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
70%synergy
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84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Wall of Blood
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
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69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Cloudshift
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Children of Korlis
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Teleportation Circle
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
57%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Black Market Connections
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Tree of Perdition
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
35%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Necropotence
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
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K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Soul Warden
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Soul's Attendant
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Blood Celebrant
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Charming Prince
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Plague Drone
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Flickerwisp
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Suture Priest
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Darkstar Augur
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Angel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Felidar Guardian
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf the White
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
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Angel's Grace
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Flicker of Fate
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Parting Gust
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Eerie Interlude
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
False Cure
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Stunning Reversal
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Personify
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Necrologia
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Withering Boon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Withering Torment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
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Night's Whisper
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Daydream
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Contract
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Villainous Wrath
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Pox Plague
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
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Tainted Sigil
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
The Wind Crystal
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Panharmonicon
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Pact Weapon
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Eternity Vessel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Wound Reflection
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Necrodominance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Lich's Mastery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Parker Luck
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-16%synergy
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