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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Curious Colossus
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Personify
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
78%inclusion115 decks148 decks
71%synergy
Cloudshift
68%inclusion101 decks148 decks
63%synergy
Children of Korlis
57%inclusion84 decks148 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Blood
54%inclusion80 decks148 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion93 decks148 decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion107 decks148 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Remedy
51%inclusion75 decks148 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion97 decks148 decks
48%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion74 decks148 decks
47%synergy
Teleportation Circle
49%inclusion72 decks148 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion123 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion92 decks148 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion88 decks148 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion86 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
54%inclusion80 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion78 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Dark Confidant
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
41%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion69 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion75 decks148 decks
36%synergy
Necropotence
34%inclusion51 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
42%inclusion62 decks148 decks
39%synergy
Tree of Perdition
40%inclusion59 decks148 decks
39%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
39%inclusion57 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
34%inclusion51 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Doom Whisperer
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Charming Prince
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
27%synergy
Soul Warden
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Darkstar Augur
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Flickerwisp
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Blood Celebrant
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Restoration Angel
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Plague Drone
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Platinum Angel
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Suture Priest
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Wall of Omens
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
9%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Guardian
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Prophet
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
46%inclusion68 decks148 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion57 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Parting Gust
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Eerie Interlude
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-12%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Getaway Glamer
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Stunning Reversal
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Scrollshift
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Necrologia
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
5%synergy
The Spot's Portal
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Courageous Resolve
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
43%inclusion63 decks148 decks
27%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Villainous Wrath
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Profane Transfusion
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Reverse the Sands
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Revival // Revenge
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Pain's Reward
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Contract
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Bond of Agony
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
37%inclusion55 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Pact Weapon
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
26%synergy
The Endstone
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
-12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
3%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
39%inclusion58 decks148 decks
38%synergy
Parker Luck
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Exquisite Blood
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Axis of Mortality
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Near-Death Experience
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Dark Tutelage
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion72 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
16%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion138 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion129 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion114 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion103 decks148 decks
55%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion144 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion144 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion127 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion113 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
68%inclusion100 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion98 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion67 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion64 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion62 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion58 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion43 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
2%synergy