Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - Lifegain

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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Turbulent Moor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Fix What's Broken
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Daydream
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Conciliator's Duelist
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
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Ephemerate
82%inclusion201 decks244 decks
75%synergy
Cloudshift
74%inclusion181 decks244 decks
68%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion163 decks244 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Blood
55%inclusion134 decks244 decks
53%synergy
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion182 decks244 decks
52%synergy
Tainted Remedy
53%inclusion130 decks244 decks
51%synergy
Teleportation Circle
55%inclusion134 decks244 decks
50%synergy
Children of Korlis
54%inclusion131 decks244 decks
50%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
54%inclusion132 decks244 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion156 decks244 decks
47%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion196 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
65%inclusion159 decks244 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion137 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion135 decks244 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion130 decks244 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion129 decks244 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
52%inclusion126 decks244 decks
41%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
49%inclusion119 decks244 decks
29%synergy
Flicker of Fate
49%inclusion119 decks244 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion117 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion115 decks244 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
34%inclusion83 decks244 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion52 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Perdition
48%inclusion116 decks244 decks
46%synergy
Soul Warden
45%inclusion110 decks244 decks
28%synergy
Dark Confidant
41%inclusion101 decks244 decks
35%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion101 decks244 decks
38%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
39%inclusion96 decks244 decks
37%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
38%inclusion93 decks244 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion92 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Charming Prince
37%inclusion90 decks244 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion82 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion81 decks244 decks
25%synergy
Soul's Attendant
32%inclusion77 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion71 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Flickerwisp
28%inclusion68 decks244 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion64 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion62 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
25%inclusion61 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Angel
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
24%inclusion58 decks244 decks
23%synergy
Plague Drone
23%inclusion56 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Platinum Angel
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Suture Priest
21%inclusion52 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Darkstar Augur
20%inclusion50 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion49 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion48 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion47 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
-22%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
-19%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
9%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Guardian
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Omens
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion100 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
Parting Gust
39%inclusion95 decks244 decks
35%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion86 decks244 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion72 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Eerie Interlude
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion57 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
10%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Getaway Glamer
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion44 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Stunning Reversal
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Scrollshift
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Slip On the Ring
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
-12%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Necrologia
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Erode
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Silence
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
The Spot's Portal
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Hatred
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion96 decks244 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion89 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion86 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion84 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion80 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion76 decks244 decks
24%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
30%inclusion73 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Villainous Wrath
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Profane Transfusion
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Revival // Revenge
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Reverse the Sands
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Another Round
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Withering Curse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
35%inclusion86 decks244 decks
33%synergy
The Wind Crystal
32%inclusion79 decks244 decks
25%synergy
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion79 decks244 decks
30%synergy
Pact Weapon
21%inclusion51 decks244 decks
20%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion48 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion47 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
18%inclusion44 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
-10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
8%synergy
The Golden Throne
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
-13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion83 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
32%inclusion77 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
31%inclusion76 decks244 decks
30%synergy
Parker Luck
28%inclusion69 decks244 decks
27%synergy
Wound Reflection
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion52 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion52 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Axis of Mortality
20%inclusion50 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion42 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Near-Death Experience
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Lunar Convocation
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion120 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion75 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion70 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion49 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion47 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
14%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
-11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion228 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion218 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion177 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion171 decks244 decks
56%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion130 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion74 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
20%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion51 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion50 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion44 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion238 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion238 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion217 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion184 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion169 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion154 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion132 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion108 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion107 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion99 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion96 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion95 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion94 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion90 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion82 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion75 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion73 decks244 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion72 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion58 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion47 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
2%synergy