Mister Negative (Commander) - Optimized

Alternate Names:

Withar, Cocoon KeeperWithar, Cocoon Keeper

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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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Personify
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
0.9%inclusion1 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
76%inclusion100 decks132 decks
69%synergy
Toxic Deluge
77%inclusion102 decks132 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Blood
61%inclusion80 decks132 decks
59%synergy
Cloudshift
61%inclusion80 decks132 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Perdition
55%inclusion73 decks132 decks
54%synergy
Tainted Remedy
55%inclusion73 decks132 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion83 decks132 decks
51%synergy
Children of Korlis
55%inclusion72 decks132 decks
51%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
72%inclusion95 decks132 decks
50%synergy
Teleportation Circle
53%inclusion70 decks132 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion104 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
65%inclusion86 decks132 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion83 decks132 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion82 decks132 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion78 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
56%inclusion74 decks132 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
53%inclusion70 decks132 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion69 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion66 decks132 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion65 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
73%inclusion96 decks132 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion76 decks132 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
55%inclusion73 decks132 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion71 decks132 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion57 decks132 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion52 decks132 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion49 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion49 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Dark Confidant
49%inclusion65 decks132 decks
43%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
44%inclusion58 decks132 decks
41%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion58 decks132 decks
41%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion57 decks132 decks
32%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
41%inclusion54 decks132 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion54 decks132 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
39%inclusion52 decks132 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion47 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Platinum Angel
36%inclusion47 decks132 decks
34%synergy
Soul Warden
35%inclusion46 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Charming Prince
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
30%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Blood Celebrant
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Soul's Attendant
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Doom Whisperer
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Angel
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Plague Drone
22%inclusion29 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion29 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Flickerwisp
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Darkstar Augur
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
-17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
-22%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Claim Jumper
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
41%inclusion54 decks132 decks
38%synergy
Flicker of Fate
41%inclusion54 decks132 decks
38%synergy
Parting Gust
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
17%synergy
False Cure
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
-9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Stunning Reversal
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Getaway Glamer
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Slip On the Ring
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
-13%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
-6%synergy
Dismember
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Necrologia
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Withering Boon
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion55 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion53 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Repay in Kind
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Villainous Wrath
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Profane Transfusion
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-10%synergy
Another Round
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Flicker
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Contract
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-5%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion64 decks132 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
35%synergy
The Wind Crystal
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Panharmonicon
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
27%synergy
Jet Medallion
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Pact Weapon
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
17%synergy
The Endstone
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
-11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
-9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Ring
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
45%inclusion60 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
43%inclusion57 decks132 decks
42%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Parker Luck
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Near-Death Experience
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion93 decks132 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion66 decks132 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion58 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
-14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
4%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion128 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion117 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion88 decks132 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion85 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion69 decks132 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion128 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion128 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion121 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion115 decks132 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion100 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion91 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion78 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion76 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion60 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion56 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion52 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
35%inclusion46 decks132 decks
-17%synergy
Silent Clearing
35%inclusion46 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion44 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion43 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
-15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
-7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy