Mister Negative (Commander) - Budget Optimized Lifegain

Alternate Names:

Withar, Cocoon KeeperWithar, Cocoon Keeper

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Forum of Amity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Erode
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Ennis, Debate Moderator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Tenacity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Bloodtracker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Tithe Drinker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Arrogant Poet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Corpse Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Tree of Perdition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Samwise the Stouthearted
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Gravedigger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Healer's Hawk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Felidar Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Master Skald
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emancipation Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Soulmender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Vile Entomber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gandalf the White
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Banehound
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Soulless Jailer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Witch of the Moors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gravewaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Plague Drone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tomik, Distinguished Advokist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Platinum Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Ephemerate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Cloudshift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Slip On the Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Stinging Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Parting Gust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Not Dead After All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Divine Resilience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Bitter Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Necrologia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Murder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Infernal Grasp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Getaway Glamer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Riot Control
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dawn Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Corpse Churn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Saw in Half
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Batwing Brume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fight On!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Spot's Portal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Resurgent Belief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Repay in Kind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Profane Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Soul Salvage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vindicate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blood Money
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Craving
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Revival // Revenge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Aid the Fallen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cruel Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stargaze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Recover
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Evil Reawakened
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Villainous Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Venser's Journal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Crawlspace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Spellbook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Golden Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Golden Argosy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Sigil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
The Endstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Tainted Remedy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Greed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Pariah
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lich's Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Norn's Decree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Worship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Necrodominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wound Reflection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Teleportation Circle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Memorial to Folly
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shambling Vent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Radiant Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Restless Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-47%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Horizon of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy