Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Monk Gyatso
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Personify
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
4.2%inclusion3 decks72 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
79%inclusion111 decks141 decks
72%synergy
Cloudshift
68%inclusion96 decks141 decks
63%synergy
Children of Korlis
58%inclusion82 decks141 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Blood
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
62%inclusion88 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Remedy
52%inclusion73 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion102 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
50%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
48%synergy
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion119 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion89 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Black Market Connections
61%inclusion86 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion75 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion73 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Dark Confidant
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion66 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
41%inclusion58 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Tree of Perdition
40%inclusion57 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Doom Whisperer
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Charming Prince
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Soul Warden
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Darkstar Augur
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Plague Drone
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Flickerwisp
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Blood Celebrant
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Restoration Angel
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Platinum Angel
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Keen Duelist
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Suture Priest
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Omens
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
4%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Guardian
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Prophet
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
-11%synergy
Parting Gust
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Angel's Grace
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Stinging Study
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Eerie Interlude
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Stunning Reversal
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Getaway Glamer
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
18%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Slip On the Ring
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Silence
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Hatred
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Necrologia
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
9%synergy
The Spot's Portal
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Courageous Resolve
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-16%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Repay in Kind
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Profane Transfusion
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Villainous Wrath
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Reverse the Sands
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Revival // Revenge
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Fumigate
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Pact Weapon
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
26%synergy
The Endstone
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Panharmonicon
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
3%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Parker Luck
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Axis of Mortality
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Near-Death Experience
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
8%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion132 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion122 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion110 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
55%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion137 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion137 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion122 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion107 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion97 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion68 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion68 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion66 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion62 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion58 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion57 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy