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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Fix What's Broken
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Daydream
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
M.O.D.O.K.
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Visions of Villainy
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
74%inclusion126 decks171 decks
66%synergy
Cloudshift
65%inclusion112 decks171 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Blood
55%inclusion94 decks171 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
62%inclusion106 decks171 decks
51%synergy
Children of Korlis
54%inclusion92 decks171 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion114 decks171 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Remedy
49%inclusion84 decks171 decks
47%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
51%inclusion87 decks171 decks
47%synergy
Teleportation Circle
51%inclusion87 decks171 decks
46%synergy
Tree of Perdition
45%inclusion77 decks171 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion132 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion104 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion101 decks171 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
57%inclusion97 decks171 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion89 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion88 decks171 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion82 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion81 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion79 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Flicker of Fate
45%inclusion77 decks171 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion76 decks171 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
-0%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Dark Confidant
44%inclusion76 decks171 decks
38%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion74 decks171 decks
40%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion68 decks171 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion62 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
35%inclusion60 decks171 decks
30%synergy
Soul Warden
35%inclusion59 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
34%inclusion58 decks171 decks
32%synergy
Charming Prince
33%inclusion56 decks171 decks
29%synergy
Platinum Angel
31%inclusion53 decks171 decks
30%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion50 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion49 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion48 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion45 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Blood Celebrant
24%inclusion41 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Darkstar Augur
23%inclusion40 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Flickerwisp
23%inclusion40 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Angel
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Doom Whisperer
22%inclusion37 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion35 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Plague Drone
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
10%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-25%synergy
Sun Titan
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
37%inclusion64 decks171 decks
34%synergy
Parting Gust
29%inclusion50 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Eerie Interlude
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Getaway Glamer
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Slip On the Ring
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
16%synergy
False Cure
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Stunning Reversal
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Personify
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
6%synergy
The Spot's Portal
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Necrologia
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
-0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Semester's End
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Courageous Resolve
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion66 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion63 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion60 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion59 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion58 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion58 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Villainous Wrath
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Risky Research
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Another Round
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Reverse the Sands
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Contract
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Extortion
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
39%inclusion67 decks171 decks
37%synergy
The Wind Crystal
30%inclusion52 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Panharmonicon
30%inclusion51 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Pact Weapon
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion37 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
15%synergy
The Endstone
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
8%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
37%inclusion63 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Parker Luck
32%inclusion54 decks171 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion50 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
28%inclusion48 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
26%inclusion45 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Greed
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion41 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Airbender Ascension
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Near-Death Experience
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Font of Agonies
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Necrodominance
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Cleric Class
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion108 decks171 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion82 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion41 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion41 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion40 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
6%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
-9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-11%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-0%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion159 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion153 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion123 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion115 decks171 decks
53%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion106 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion60 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion42 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion41 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion166 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion166 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion153 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion137 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion122 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion104 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
54%inclusion93 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
53%inclusion91 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion82 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion75 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion68 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
37%inclusion63 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion59 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion53 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion53 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion49 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
28%inclusion48 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion45 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Moor
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
-16%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
-0%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-1%synergy