Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Original Name:

Mister NegativeMister Negative

Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
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Fix What's Broken
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Ephemerate
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Tainted Remedy
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Toxic Deluge
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Black Market Connections
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Sanguine Bond
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Tree of Perdition
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Cloudshift
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Blood
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Angel's Grace
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Smothering Tithe
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Necropotence
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
45%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Children of Korlis
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Platinum Angel
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Soul Warden
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Dark Confidant
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Soul's Attendant
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
22%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Voice of Victory
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Auriok Champion
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Blood Celebrant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Doom Whisperer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Angel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Darkstar Augur
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Angel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Keen Duelist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Academy Rector
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Flickerwisp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Charming Prince
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deepwood Ghoul
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Resolute Archangel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Flicker of Fate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Parting Gust
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Inkshield
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Personify
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Stunning Reversal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Slip On the Ring
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
False Cure
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stinging Study
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Necrologia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ghostway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Pain's Reward
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Repay in Kind
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Another Round
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Reverse the Sands
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Terminus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Plague of Vermin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Sigil
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
The Golden Throne
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Soul Conduit
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Pact Weapon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lich's Mirror
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Teleportation Circle
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Blind Obedience
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Wound Reflection
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Lich's Mastery
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Lich
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Dreams
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Parker Luck
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Greed
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Multiversal Passage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
42%synergy
The Soul Stone
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Vault of Champions
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Silent Clearing
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy