Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - Optimized Self-Damage

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Personify
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Blood
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Tainted Remedy
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Black Market Connections
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Children of Korlis
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Toxic Deluge
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Cloudshift
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Sanguine Bond
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Dark Confidant
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Sigil
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Tree of Perdition
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Ad Nauseam
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Vizkopa Guildmage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Soul's Attendant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Angel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Soul Warden
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Doom Whisperer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Blood Celebrant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Platinum Angel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Charming Prince
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Flickerwisp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Guardian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gandalf the White
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Auriok Champion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Plague Drone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Skirge Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Suture Priest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Darkstar Augur
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Resolute Archangel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Blood Artist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Selenia, Dark Angel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Parting Gust
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Angel's Grace
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Stunning Reversal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stinging Study
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Orim's Chant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
False Cure
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Getaway Glamer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Slip On the Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Sacrifice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Saw in Half
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Dismember
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reverse the Sands
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Profane Transfusion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Pain's Reward
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Flicker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Obzedat's Aid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Villainous Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
The Wind Crystal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Panharmonicon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Pearl Medallion
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Pact Weapon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Teleportation Circle
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Parker Luck
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lich's Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Axis of Mortality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Greed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Multiversal Passage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Field
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Unknown Shores
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy