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
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Airbender Ascension
4.9%inclusion3 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
74%inclusion84 decks113 decks
68%synergy
Toxic Deluge
76%inclusion86 decks113 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Blood
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
58%synergy
Tree of Perdition
57%inclusion64 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Cloudshift
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
64%inclusion72 decks113 decks
52%synergy
Children of Korlis
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Remedy
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
51%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion82 decks113 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion79 decks113 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion89 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
65%inclusion73 decks113 decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion71 decks113 decks
42%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion68 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion63 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Teleportation Circle
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
73%inclusion82 decks113 decks
58%synergy
Necropotence
58%inclusion65 decks113 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion64 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Ad Nauseam
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Dark Confidant
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
43%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Soul Warden
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Charming Prince
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Blood Celebrant
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Doom Whisperer
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Soul's Attendant
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Angel
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Flickerwisp
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Plague Drone
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Guardian
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-23%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Flicker of Fate
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Parting Gust
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
8%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Stinging Study
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Stunning Reversal
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Getaway Glamer
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostway
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Slip On the Ring
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-15%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Necrologia
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Feign Death
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Semester's End
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Repay in Kind
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Flicker
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Another Round
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Contract
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Jet Medallion
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
25%synergy
The Wind Crystal
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Panharmonicon
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Pact Weapon
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
14%synergy
The Endstone
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Soul Conduit
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion57 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
44%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Parker Luck
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Near-Death Experience
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Necrodominance
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Far Traveler
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion112 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion99 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion76 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
65%inclusion73 decks113 decks
51%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion109 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion108 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion103 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion100 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion87 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion78 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion72 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Field
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Scrubland
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
-15%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-15%synergy
Starting Town
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy