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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fix What's Broken
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
M.O.D.O.K.
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Moor
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Daydream
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
74%inclusion125 decks168 decks
67%synergy
Cloudshift
65%inclusion110 decks168 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Blood
55%inclusion93 decks168 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion105 decks168 decks
51%synergy
Children of Korlis
54%inclusion90 decks168 decks
50%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
52%inclusion88 decks168 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion109 decks168 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Remedy
50%inclusion84 decks168 decks
48%synergy
Teleportation Circle
51%inclusion86 decks168 decks
46%synergy
Tree of Perdition
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion130 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion104 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion99 decks168 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion87 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion86 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion80 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion79 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Dark Confidant
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion73 decks168 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion73 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion64 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Soul Warden
35%inclusion59 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Charming Prince
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Platinum Angel
31%inclusion52 decks168 decks
30%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Blood Celebrant
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Flickerwisp
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Angel
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Darkstar Augur
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Doom Whisperer
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Plague Drone
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Soul's Attendant
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Claim Jumper
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
10%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-25%synergy
Sun Titan
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Guardian
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Angel's Grace
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
35%synergy
Parting Gust
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Slip On the Ring
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Getaway Glamer
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
False Cure
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Stinging Study
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Stunning Reversal
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Scrollshift
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
7%synergy
The Spot's Portal
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Personify
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Necrologia
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-13%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Semester's End
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Courageous Resolve
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion66 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion61 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Villainous Wrath
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Risky Research
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Reverse the Sands
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Contract
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
39%inclusion66 decks168 decks
37%synergy
The Wind Crystal
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Panharmonicon
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Pact Weapon
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
14%synergy
The Endstone
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Soul Conduit
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
8%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
36%synergy
Parker Luck
31%inclusion52 decks168 decks
30%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Wound Reflection
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Airbender Ascension
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Near-Death Experience
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion106 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion80 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
5%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion156 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion151 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion121 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion113 decks168 decks
53%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion104 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion163 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion163 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion149 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion135 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion119 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion102 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
54%inclusion90 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
53%inclusion89 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion81 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion67 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion59 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion52 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion52 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-16%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-1%synergy