Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - Optimized 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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Fisk Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Daydream
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
M.O.D.O.K.
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Forum of Amity
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Sanguine Bond
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Ephemerate
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Blood
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Tainted Remedy
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Toxic Deluge
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Cloudshift
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Children of Korlis
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Teleportation Circle
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Tree of Perdition
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Necropotence
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Ad Nauseam
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
40%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Soul Warden
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Attendant
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Platinum Angel
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Charming Prince
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Plague Drone
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Darkstar Augur
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Flickerwisp
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf the White
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Keen Duelist
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Guardian
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Angel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Flicker of Fate
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Parting Gust
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Eerie Interlude
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Stinging Study
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Slip On the Ring
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Necrologia
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Getaway Glamer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Withering Boon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Withering Torment
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Repay in Kind
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Pain's Reward
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Revival // Revenge
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Contract
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Fix What's Broken
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Pox Plague
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
42%synergy
The Wind Crystal
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Panharmonicon
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Pact Weapon
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Eternity Vessel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Wound Reflection
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Lich's Mastery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Parker Luck
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
The Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Turbulent Moor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-15%synergy