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
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Curious Colossus
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Kinbinding
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Personify
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Grave Venerations
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
75%inclusion85 decks113 decks
68%synergy
Cloudshift
65%inclusion73 decks113 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Blood
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
52%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
51%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
62%inclusion70 decks113 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion75 decks113 decks
49%synergy
Tainted Remedy
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
47%synergy
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
45%synergy
Children of Korlis
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
45%synergy
Flicker of Fate
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion83 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion61 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Dark Confidant
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Tree of Perdition
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
29%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Charming Prince
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Soul Warden
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Flickerwisp
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Angel
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Darkstar Augur
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Soul's Attendant
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Blood Celebrant
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Keen Duelist
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Plague Drone
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Suture Priest
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
3%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-23%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Kor Cartographer
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Omens
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Parting Gust
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Getaway Glamer
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Stinging Study
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Slip On the Ring
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
14%synergy
False Cure
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
The Spot's Portal
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Stunning Reversal
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Semester's End
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Sudden Strike
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Courageous Resolve
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-16%synergy
Necrologia
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Villainous Wrath
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Repay in Kind
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Another Round
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Profane Transfusion
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Risky Research
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Reverse the Sands
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Contract
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Bond of Agony
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Plague of Vermin
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Venom's Hunger
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Pain's Reward
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Killing Wave
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Prison Break
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Pact Weapon
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
27%synergy
The Wind Crystal
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
20%synergy
The Endstone
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Wedding Ring
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
3%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Parker Luck
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Wound Reflection
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Greed
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Dark Tutelage
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Airbender Ascension
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Near-Death Experience
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Martyrs' Tomb
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Cleric Class
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion73 decks113 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
6%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion106 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion102 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion83 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion78 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion109 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion109 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion100 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
86%inclusion97 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion78 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion70 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Silent Clearing
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Neglected Manor
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy