Mister Negative (Commander) - Self-Damage

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stensian Sanguinist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Game Over
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
South Wind Avatar
3.3%inclusion2 decks61 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
79%inclusion143 decks182 decks
71%synergy
Cloudshift
70%inclusion127 decks182 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Blood
56%inclusion102 decks182 decks
55%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
64%inclusion117 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Children of Korlis
56%inclusion102 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Tainted Remedy
53%inclusion96 decks182 decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion132 decks182 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion116 decks182 decks
47%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion89 decks182 decks
46%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion87 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion149 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion109 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
60%inclusion109 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion104 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
55%inclusion101 decks182 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion97 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
51%inclusion93 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
49%inclusion89 decks182 decks
42%synergy
Teleportation Circle
48%inclusion88 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion88 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion93 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
45%inclusion82 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Tree of Perdition
41%inclusion75 decks182 decks
40%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
37%inclusion68 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion67 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Charming Prince
32%inclusion58 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Doom Whisperer
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Darkstar Augur
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Soul Warden
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Blood Celebrant
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Flickerwisp
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Angel
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Plague Drone
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Platinum Angel
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Suture Priest
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Omens
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
9%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Guardian
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
45%inclusion81 decks182 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion68 decks182 decks
-12%synergy
Parting Gust
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Stunning Reversal
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
19%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Getaway Glamer
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Personify
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Necrologia
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Silence
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Hatred
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
The Spot's Portal
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Courageous Resolve
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-16%synergy
Dismember
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
38%inclusion70 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion60 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Profane Transfusion
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Villainous Wrath
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Sands
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Revival // Revenge
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Infernal Contract
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
37%inclusion68 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Pact Weapon
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Panharmonicon
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
17%synergy
The Endstone
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
-13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
5%synergy
The Golden Throne
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Parker Luck
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Greed
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Near-Death Experience
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Airbender Ascension
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Necrodominance
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion92 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion57 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
11%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion169 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion160 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion139 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion124 decks182 decks
54%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion96 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion58 decks182 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion178 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion178 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion159 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion139 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion125 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion125 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion90 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion84 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion74 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-8%synergy