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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Madame Null, Power Broker
4.2%inclusion3 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Foot Headquarters
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
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1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Omni-Cheese Pizza
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Pain 101
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
75%inclusion130 decks174 decks
67%synergy
Cloudshift
62%inclusion108 decks174 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Blood
56%inclusion98 decks174 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion123 decks174 decks
53%synergy
Children of Korlis
56%inclusion98 decks174 decks
53%synergy
Tainted Remedy
54%inclusion94 decks174 decks
52%synergy
Tree of Perdition
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
50%synergy
Teleportation Circle
54%inclusion94 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion121 decks174 decks
48%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion136 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion111 decks174 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion108 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
62%inclusion108 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion92 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion92 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
48%inclusion84 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
71%inclusion124 decks174 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion96 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
53%inclusion92 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion72 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Dark Confidant
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
37%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
40%inclusion69 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Soul Warden
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Platinum Angel
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Charming Prince
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Blood Celebrant
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Flickerwisp
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Angel
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Doom Whisperer
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Plague Drone
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
-23%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Flicker of Fate
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Parting Gust
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
14%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Stunning Reversal
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Slip On the Ring
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Getaway Glamer
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Scrollshift
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Necrologia
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Repay in Kind
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Reverse the Sands
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Villainous Wrath
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Flicker
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Contract
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Sigil
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
35%synergy
The Wind Crystal
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Jet Medallion
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Panharmonicon
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Pact Weapon
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Axis of Mortality
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Parker Luck
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Dark Tutelage
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Near-Death Experience
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion121 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
5%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion169 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion153 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion120 decks174 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion91 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion168 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion168 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion153 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion143 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion130 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion116 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion98 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion96 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion72 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion72 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Scrubland
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
-16%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy