Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - Life Exchange

Original Name:

Mister NegativeMister Negative

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
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Turbulent Moor
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Fix What's Broken
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Daydream
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
74%inclusion118 decks160 decks
66%synergy
Cloudshift
64%inclusion103 decks160 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Blood
54%inclusion86 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion100 decks160 decks
51%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
49%synergy
Children of Korlis
51%inclusion82 decks160 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion102 decks160 decks
47%synergy
Tainted Remedy
49%inclusion78 decks160 decks
47%synergy
Teleportation Circle
51%inclusion82 decks160 decks
46%synergy
Tree of Perdition
45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion121 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion94 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
54%inclusion86 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion82 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion80 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Dark Confidant
47%inclusion75 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion73 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion73 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion69 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion68 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Soul Warden
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Charming Prince
33%inclusion53 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Platinum Angel
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Flickerwisp
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Angel
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Darkstar Augur
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Plague Drone
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Claim Jumper
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
7%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-25%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
42%synergy
Angel's Grace
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Parting Gust
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Slip On the Ring
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Getaway Glamer
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
5%synergy
False Cure
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Stunning Reversal
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Scrollshift
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
The Spot's Portal
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Personify
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Semester's End
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Hatred
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Necrologia
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-13%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Courageous Resolve
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Strike
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Repay in Kind
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Villainous Wrath
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Risky Research
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Reverse the Sands
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Pain's Reward
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Contract
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion61 decks160 decks
35%synergy
The Wind Crystal
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Panharmonicon
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Pact Weapon
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
8%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Parker Luck
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Wound Reflection
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Greed
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Axis of Mortality
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Airbender Ascension
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Near-Death Experience
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Convocation
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Necrodominance
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion75 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
5%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion147 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion144 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion114 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion107 decks160 decks
53%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion155 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion155 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion141 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion128 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion112 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion96 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion84 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
53%inclusion84 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion77 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Umbral Expanse
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-1%synergy