Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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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
Personify
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Grave Venerations
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Ephemerate
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Tainted Remedy
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Black Market Connections
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Blood
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Cloudshift
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Children of Korlis
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Tree of Perdition
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Angel's Grace
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Necropotence
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Astarion, the Decadent
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Attendant
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Platinum Angel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Auriok Champion
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Dark Confidant
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Doom Whisperer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Blood Celebrant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Keen Duelist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Deepwood Ghoul
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Angel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Academy Rector
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Resolute Archangel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Starscape Cleric
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Parting Gust
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Flicker of Fate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
False Cure
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Stinging Study
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Stunning Reversal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Slip On the Ring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Getaway Glamer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Dire Tactics
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ghostway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Pain's Reward
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Another Round
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Repay in Kind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Contract
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Reverse the Sands
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Sigil
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The Golden Throne
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Soul Conduit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Pact Weapon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lich's Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Teleportation Circle
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Lich
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Wound Reflection
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lich's Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Parker Luck
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Airbender Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Multiversal Passage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
The Soul Stone
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy