Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Avatar's Wrath
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Monk Gyatso
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
74%inclusion81 decks109 decks
68%synergy
Toxic Deluge
74%inclusion81 decks109 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Blood
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
57%synergy
Cloudshift
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Perdition
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Children of Korlis
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
51%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
62%inclusion68 decks109 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Remedy
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
72%inclusion78 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Teleportation Circle
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion86 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
65%inclusion71 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
61%inclusion67 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion55 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
71%inclusion77 decks109 decks
56%synergy
Necropotence
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Ad Nauseam
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Dark Confidant
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
34%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Platinum Angel
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Soul Warden
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Charming Prince
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Crypt Ghast
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Blood Celebrant
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Soul's Attendant
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Angel
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Flickerwisp
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Plague Drone
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Guardian
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-17%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Darkstar Augur
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-22%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Flicker of Fate
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Parting Gust
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
18%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Stinging Study
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Stunning Reversal
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Getaway Glamer
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Hatred
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Necrologia
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Slip On the Ring
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Semester's End
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Repay in Kind
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Villainous Wrath
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Profane Transfusion
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Pain's Reward
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Another Round
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Flicker
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Contract
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Jet Medallion
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
26%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Panharmonicon
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Pact Weapon
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
15%synergy
The Endstone
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Soul Conduit
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Ring
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Axis of Mortality
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Parker Luck
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Near-Death Experience
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion76 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion107 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion95 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion72 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
64%inclusion70 decks109 decks
50%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion105 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion105 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion98 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion96 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion82 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion76 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Silent Clearing
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-23%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-16%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy