Mister Negative (Commander) - Optimized Self-Damage

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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M.O.D.O.K.
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Fisk Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Daydream
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
The Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Forum of Amity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Blood
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Children of Korlis
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Black Market Connections
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Sanguine Bond
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Tainted Remedy
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Toxic Deluge
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Cloudshift
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Dark Confidant
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Exquisite Blood
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Tree of Perdition
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Ad Nauseam
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Soul's Attendant
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Blood Celebrant
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Platinum Angel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Soul Warden
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Charming Prince
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Doom Whisperer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Restoration Angel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Darkstar Augur
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Plague Drone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Suture Priest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf the White
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Auriok Champion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Angel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Skirge Familiar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Flicker of Fate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Parting Gust
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Stunning Reversal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Orim's Chant
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
False Cure
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Getaway Glamer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Slip On the Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Sacrifice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hatred
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Necrologia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Scrollshift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Intervention Pact
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Airbending Lesson
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Damn
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Repay in Kind
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Pain's Reward
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reverse the Sands
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Fix What's Broken
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Pox Plague
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Flicker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Terminus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Killing Wave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Obzedat's Aid
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Jet Medallion
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Panharmonicon
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Pact Weapon
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Teleportation Circle
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Wound Reflection
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Parker Luck
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dark Tutelage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lich's Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Dreams
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flickerform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Multiversal Passage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
The Soul Stone
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Umbral Expanse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Starting Town
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy