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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Madame Null, Power Broker
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Personify
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Curious Colossus
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
78%inclusion120 decks153 decks
71%synergy
Cloudshift
69%inclusion106 decks153 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Blood
56%inclusion85 decks153 decks
54%synergy
Children of Korlis
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion97 decks153 decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion111 decks153 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Remedy
50%inclusion77 decks153 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion100 decks153 decks
48%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion76 decks153 decks
47%synergy
Flicker of Fate
47%inclusion72 decks153 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion127 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion95 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion90 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion90 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
55%inclusion84 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion79 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Dark Confidant
49%inclusion75 decks153 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion74 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Teleportation Circle
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion76 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Tree of Perdition
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Doom Whisperer
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
31%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Charming Prince
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Soul Warden
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Darkstar Augur
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Restoration Angel
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Plague Drone
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Flickerwisp
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Blood Celebrant
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Platinum Angel
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Suture Priest
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Wall of Omens
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
11%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Guardian
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
-11%synergy
Parting Gust
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion53 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Eerie Interlude
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
-11%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Getaway Glamer
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Stunning Reversal
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Scrollshift
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Necrologia
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
5%synergy
The Spot's Portal
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-15%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Courageous Resolve
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion48 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Profane Transfusion
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Villainous Wrath
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Reverse the Sands
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Revival // Revenge
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Contract
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Pact Weapon
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Panharmonicon
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
16%synergy
The Endstone
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
8%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Parker Luck
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Near-Death Experience
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Dark Tutelage
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion75 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
10%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion143 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion134 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion117 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion107 decks153 decks
56%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion79 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion149 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion149 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion132 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion117 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
68%inclusion104 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion103 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion74 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion70 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
6%synergy