Mister Negative (Commander) - Self-Damage

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Withar, Cocoon KeeperWithar, Cocoon Keeper

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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
Personify
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Game Over
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
South Wind Avatar
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
79%inclusion136 decks173 decks
71%synergy
Cloudshift
69%inclusion119 decks173 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Blood
54%inclusion94 decks173 decks
53%synergy
Children of Korlis
57%inclusion98 decks173 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
64%inclusion111 decks173 decks
52%synergy
Tainted Remedy
53%inclusion91 decks173 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion124 decks173 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion113 decks173 decks
48%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion85 decks173 decks
46%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion82 decks173 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion143 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
61%inclusion106 decks173 decks
40%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion104 decks173 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion101 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
57%inclusion98 decks173 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion92 decks173 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
51%inclusion89 decks173 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
49%inclusion84 decks173 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion83 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Teleportation Circle
47%inclusion82 decks173 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion88 decks173 decks
37%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion60 decks173 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion44 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion36 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion32 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
45%inclusion78 decks173 decks
34%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
42%inclusion72 decks173 decks
39%synergy
Tree of Perdition
41%inclusion71 decks173 decks
40%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
38%inclusion65 decks173 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion62 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion62 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
34%inclusion58 decks173 decks
25%synergy
Doom Whisperer
31%inclusion54 decks173 decks
30%synergy
Charming Prince
31%inclusion53 decks173 decks
27%synergy
Darkstar Augur
28%inclusion49 decks173 decks
23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
28%inclusion49 decks173 decks
21%synergy
Soul Warden
28%inclusion48 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Blood Celebrant
27%inclusion47 decks173 decks
26%synergy
Plague Drone
27%inclusion47 decks173 decks
27%synergy
Restoration Angel
27%inclusion46 decks173 decks
23%synergy
Flickerwisp
26%inclusion45 decks173 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion42 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Platinum Angel
24%inclusion42 decks173 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion41 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion40 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion40 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
19%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Keen Duelist
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion37 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion36 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion34 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
19%inclusion33 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion33 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Guardian
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Omens
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
7%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
46%inclusion79 decks173 decks
42%synergy
Parting Gust
37%inclusion64 decks173 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion64 decks173 decks
-12%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion61 decks173 decks
32%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion50 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion46 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion44 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Stinging Study
25%inclusion44 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Eerie Interlude
23%inclusion40 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion36 decks173 decks
-10%synergy
Stunning Reversal
20%inclusion34 decks173 decks
19%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion33 decks173 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion31 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Getaway Glamer
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Slip On the Ring
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Necrologia
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
7%synergy
The Spot's Portal
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Courageous Resolve
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-16%synergy
Dismember
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
40%inclusion70 decks173 decks
25%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion63 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion59 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion59 decks173 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion58 decks173 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion57 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
27%inclusion46 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion32 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Profane Transfusion
18%inclusion31 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Villainous Wrath
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Reverse the Sands
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion65 decks173 decks
35%synergy
Pact Weapon
28%inclusion48 decks173 decks
26%synergy
Panharmonicon
24%inclusion42 decks173 decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion41 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
17%synergy
The Endstone
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
22%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion33 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
-13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
12%synergy
The Golden Throne
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
40%inclusion70 decks173 decks
39%synergy
Parker Luck
37%inclusion64 decks173 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion47 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion44 decks173 decks
25%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion41 decks173 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion37 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion34 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion34 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
20%inclusion34 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Greed
19%inclusion33 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Near-Death Experience
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Airbender Ascension
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
-3%synergy
Life Insurance
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion88 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion55 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion40 decks173 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion37 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion36 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion36 decks173 decks
13%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion33 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion159 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion152 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion130 decks173 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion118 decks173 decks
54%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion88 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion53 decks173 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion38 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion32 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion32 decks173 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion169 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion169 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion150 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion131 decks173 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion119 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion118 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion82 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion80 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion77 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion74 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion73 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion70 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion63 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion62 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion62 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Silent Clearing
34%inclusion59 decks173 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion55 decks173 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion49 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion49 decks173 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion46 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion44 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion42 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion38 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion37 decks173 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion34 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion31 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion31 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion29 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion26 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
-10%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-1%synergy