Mister Negative (Commander) - Optimized Self-Damage

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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
Ephemerate
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Blood
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Black Market Connections
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Tainted Remedy
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Children of Korlis
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Cloudshift
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Sanguine Bond
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Dark Confidant
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Tainted Sigil
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
10%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Tree of Perdition
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Ad Nauseam
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Soul's Attendant
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Doom Whisperer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Soul Warden
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Angel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Blood Celebrant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Charming Prince
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Platinum Angel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Flickerwisp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Guardian
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf the White
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Auriok Champion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Plague Drone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Prophet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Angel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Suture Priest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Darkstar Augur
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Blood Artist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Resolute Archangel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Parting Gust
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Angel's Grace
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Flicker of Fate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Stunning Reversal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Eerie Interlude
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
False Cure
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Getaway Glamer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Slip On the Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Personify
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sacrifice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Necrologia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Saw in Half
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Dismember
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Repay in Kind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Profane Transfusion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Reverse the Sands
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Pain's Reward
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Flicker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Obzedat's Aid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
The Wind Crystal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Panharmonicon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Pact Weapon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Exquisite Blood
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Teleportation Circle
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Wound Reflection
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Parker Luck
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lich's Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Necrodominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Multiversal Passage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unknown Shores
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy