Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - Optimized 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
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Daydream
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Ennis, Debate Moderator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Postmortem Professor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Melancholic Poet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Toxic Deluge
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Teleportation Circle
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Ephemerate
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Sanguine Bond
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Blood
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Perdition
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Remedy
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Dark Confidant
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Exquisite Blood
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Necropotence
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Ad Nauseam
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Children of Korlis
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Platinum Angel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Charming Prince
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Attendant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Angel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Plague Drone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Corpse Knight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Guardian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf the White
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blood Celebrant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Angel of Destiny
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Inkshield
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Grace
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Flicker of Fate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Parting Gust
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Airbending Lesson
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Personify
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Slip On the Ring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Semester's End
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Stunning Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Getaway Glamer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
False Cure
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Despark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Scrollshift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Repay in Kind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Tempest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Another Round
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
The Wind Crystal
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Panharmonicon
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Sigil
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Pact Weapon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Eternity Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Campfire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Requiem Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Airbender Ascension
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Axis of Mortality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Kinbinding
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Study Hall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy