Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - Lifegain

Original Name:

Mister NegativeMister Negative

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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Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Fix What's Broken
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Daydream
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Moor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
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Ephemerate
82%inclusion208 decks253 decks
75%synergy
Cloudshift
75%inclusion189 decks253 decks
69%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
66%inclusion167 decks253 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Blood
55%inclusion140 decks253 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion190 decks253 decks
52%synergy
Children of Korlis
55%inclusion138 decks253 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Remedy
52%inclusion132 decks253 decks
50%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
54%inclusion137 decks253 decks
50%synergy
Teleportation Circle
55%inclusion138 decks253 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion162 decks253 decks
47%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion203 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
64%inclusion163 decks253 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion143 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion140 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion135 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion130 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
51%inclusion129 decks253 decks
40%synergy
Flicker of Fate
49%inclusion124 decks253 decks
46%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion121 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion120 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion118 decks253 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
34%inclusion86 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion64 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion53 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion38 decks253 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion38 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion37 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
11%synergy
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Tree of Perdition
47%inclusion118 decks253 decks
45%synergy
Soul Warden
44%inclusion112 decks253 decks
27%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion108 decks253 decks
40%synergy
Dark Confidant
42%inclusion106 decks253 decks
35%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
40%inclusion100 decks253 decks
37%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
39%inclusion99 decks253 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion95 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Charming Prince
36%inclusion90 decks253 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion84 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion81 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Soul's Attendant
31%inclusion78 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
27%inclusion68 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Flickerwisp
27%inclusion68 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion65 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion63 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion60 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Plague Drone
23%inclusion59 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Platinum Angel
23%inclusion59 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Angel
23%inclusion59 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion57 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Darkstar Augur
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Suture Priest
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion51 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
19%inclusion49 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
19%inclusion49 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion48 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion46 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
17%inclusion43 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion37 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
-19%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
-22%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
9%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Guardian
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
40%inclusion102 decks253 decks
-9%synergy
Parting Gust
39%inclusion98 decks253 decks
34%synergy
Angel's Grace
36%inclusion90 decks253 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion75 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion63 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion63 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion59 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion56 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Getaway Glamer
18%inclusion46 decks253 decks
17%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion46 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Stunning Reversal
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion38 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion38 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Scrollshift
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
-12%synergy
Ghostway
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Necrologia
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
5%synergy
The Spot's Portal
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion101 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion92 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion91 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion86 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion83 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
29%inclusion74 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Villainous Wrath
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Profane Transfusion
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Revival // Revenge
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Another Round
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Reverse the Sands
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Contract
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
36%inclusion91 decks253 decks
33%synergy
The Wind Crystal
32%inclusion81 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Pact Weapon
21%inclusion53 decks253 decks
20%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
18%inclusion46 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
-9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
8%synergy
The Golden Throne
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
-13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Spellbook
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion85 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
32%inclusion82 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
31%inclusion79 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Parker Luck
28%inclusion71 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Wound Reflection
24%inclusion61 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Axis of Mortality
22%inclusion56 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion38 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Dark Tutelage
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Near-Death Experience
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Lunar Convocation
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion122 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion78 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
28%inclusion71 decks253 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion53 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
13%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
-10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion237 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion225 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion183 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion178 decks253 decks
56%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion137 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion78 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
21%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion54 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion53 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion48 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion246 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion246 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion224 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion191 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion176 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion162 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion137 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion111 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion110 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion104 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion102 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion100 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion100 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion93 decks253 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion84 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion78 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion76 decks253 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion75 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion66 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion65 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
25%inclusion64 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion56 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
-5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Umbral Expanse
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-14%synergy