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
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MTGStocks
Monk Gyatso
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
3.1%inclusion4 decks129 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
79%inclusion102 decks129 decks
73%synergy
Cloudshift
68%inclusion88 decks129 decks
64%synergy
Children of Korlis
58%inclusion75 decks129 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Blood
53%inclusion69 decks129 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion87 decks129 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
60%inclusion78 decks129 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion92 decks129 decks
49%synergy
Tainted Remedy
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
48%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
48%synergy
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion64 decks129 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion108 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
64%inclusion83 decks129 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
62%inclusion80 decks129 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion78 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
59%inclusion76 decks129 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Dark Confidant
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
42%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion61 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion47 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Gwenom, Remorseless
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Witch Enchanter
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Tree of Perdition
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Doom Whisperer
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Charming Prince
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Soul Warden
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Darkstar Augur
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Platinum Angel
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Blood Celebrant
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Flickerwisp
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Angel
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Plague Drone
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
5%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Guardian
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Omens
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Prophet
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-26%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
-12%synergy
Angel's Grace
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Parting Gust
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Stinging Study
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Eerie Interlude
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Stunning Reversal
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Getaway Glamer
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Scrollshift
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Necrologia
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
4%synergy
The Spot's Portal
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Slip On the Ring
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Courageous Resolve
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-16%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Withering Boon
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Repay in Kind
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Profane Transfusion
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Reverse the Sands
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Villainous Wrath
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Fumigate
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Contract
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Flicker
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Pact Weapon
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
27%synergy
The Endstone
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
25%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Ring
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Parker Luck
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Near-Death Experience
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
11%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Multiversal Passage
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion120 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion111 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion98 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion86 decks129 decks
53%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion125 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion125 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion112 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion99 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion91 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion87 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion64 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
-13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy