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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fix What's Broken
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Ephemerate
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Blood
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Black Market Connections
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Toxic Deluge
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Children of Korlis
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Tainted Remedy
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Dark Ritual
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Sanguine Bond
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Cloudshift
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Dark Confidant
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Sigil
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Ad Nauseam
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Perdition
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Soul's Attendant
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Blood Celebrant
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Soul Warden
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Doom Whisperer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Angel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Charming Prince
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Angel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Plague Drone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Guardian
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf the White
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Auriok Champion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Skirge Familiar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Parting Gust
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Flicker of Fate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Stunning Reversal
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Orim's Chant
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Eerie Interlude
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Getaway Glamer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Slip On the Ring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Personify
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sacrifice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Necrologia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Scrollshift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Intervention Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Airbending Lesson
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Repay in Kind
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Pain's Reward
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Reverse the Sands
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Flicker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Terminus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Obzedat's Aid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Panharmonicon
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Pearl Medallion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Pact Weapon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Teleportation Circle
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Parker Luck
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lich's Mastery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Airbender Ascension
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Multiversal Passage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Fountain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Unknown Shores
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy