Mister Negative (Commander) - Life Exchange

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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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mornsong Aria
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Curious Colossus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.3%inclusion1 decks75 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
76%inclusion83 decks109 decks
69%synergy
Cloudshift
65%inclusion71 decks109 decks
60%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Blood
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
51%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
62%inclusion68 decks109 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion72 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Tainted Remedy
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Children of Korlis
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Flicker of Fate
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion81 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion67 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Dark Confidant
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Perdition
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
28%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Charming Prince
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Soul Warden
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Flickerwisp
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Platinum Angel
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Angel
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Darkstar Augur
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Blood Celebrant
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Plague Drone
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
8%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Kor Cartographer
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Parting Gust
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Getaway Glamer
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
-12%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
5%synergy
False Cure
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Slip On the Ring
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Scrollshift
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
12%synergy
The Spot's Portal
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-12%synergy
Stunning Reversal
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Semester's End
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Strike
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-16%synergy
Feign Death
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Villainous Wrath
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Profane Transfusion
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Risky Research
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Reverse the Sands
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Bond of Agony
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Plague of Vermin
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Contract
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Venom's Hunger
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Prison Break
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Killing Wave
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Pact Weapon
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
26%synergy
The Wind Crystal
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Ring
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Parker Luck
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Axis of Mortality
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Greed
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Near-Death Experience
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Martyrs' Tomb
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion71 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
8%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion102 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion99 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion80 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion76 decks109 decks
56%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion105 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion105 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion97 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
85%inclusion93 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion75 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion67 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Neglected Manor
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy