Mister Negative (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Fix What's Broken
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ennis, Debate Moderator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Forum of Amity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Ephemerate
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Tainted Remedy
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Blood
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Sanguine Bond
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Toxic Deluge
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Cloudshift
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Children of Korlis
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Tree of Perdition
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Teleportation Circle
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Tainted Sigil
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
The Wind Crystal
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Exsanguinate
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Necropotence
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Dark Confidant
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Soul Warden
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Soul's Attendant
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Charming Prince
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Doom Whisperer
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Plague Drone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Platinum Angel
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Blood Celebrant
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Guardian
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Suture Priest
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Darkstar Augur
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Gandalf the White
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Angel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Knight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Auriok Champion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Flicker of Fate
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Parting Gust
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Eerie Interlude
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
False Cure
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Stunning Reversal
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Slip On the Ring
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Getaway Glamer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Necrologia
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Mortify
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Torment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
The Spot's Portal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Damn
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Repay in Kind
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Profane Transfusion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Revival // Revenge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Villainous Wrath
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Flicker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Contract
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Obzedat's Aid
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Panharmonicon
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Pact Weapon
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
The Endstone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Eternity Vessel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Axis of Mortality
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Dark Tutelage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Parker Luck
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lich's Mastery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Worship
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Kinbinding
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Study Hall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy