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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Madame Null, Power Broker
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Conciliator's Duelist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Game Over
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
79%inclusion146 decks184 decks
72%synergy
Cloudshift
70%inclusion129 decks184 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Blood
56%inclusion103 decks184 decks
55%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
65%inclusion120 decks184 decks
53%synergy
Children of Korlis
56%inclusion103 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Tainted Remedy
53%inclusion97 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion132 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion118 decks184 decks
47%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion91 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Teleportation Circle
49%inclusion90 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion151 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion112 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
60%inclusion110 decks184 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion106 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
56%inclusion103 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion97 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
52%inclusion95 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion89 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Dark Confidant
48%inclusion89 decks184 decks
41%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion87 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion92 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
45%inclusion82 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Tree of Perdition
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
38%inclusion70 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion66 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Charming Prince
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Doom Whisperer
30%inclusion55 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Darkstar Augur
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Blood Celebrant
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Soul Warden
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Plague Drone
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Flickerwisp
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Restoration Angel
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Platinum Angel
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Omens
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
3%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Guardian
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Prophet
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
45%inclusion83 decks184 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion70 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Parting Gust
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Stinging Study
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Eerie Interlude
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Stunning Reversal
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
19%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Getaway Glamer
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Personify
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Slip On the Ring
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Necrologia
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Hatred
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
7%synergy
The Spot's Portal
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
-15%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Courageous Resolve
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
39%inclusion71 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion61 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Profane Transfusion
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Villainous Wrath
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Reverse the Sands
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Revival // Revenge
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Infernal Contract
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Pact Weapon
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
27%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
22%synergy
The Endstone
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
-13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
11%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Parker Luck
36%inclusion66 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Wound Reflection
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Greed
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Near-Death Experience
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Airbender Ascension
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Dark Tutelage
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Necrodominance
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Life Insurance
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion94 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
11%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion170 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion162 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion140 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion125 decks184 decks
54%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion98 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion60 decks184 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion180 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion180 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion162 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion140 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion127 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion127 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion91 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion86 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion85 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion76 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion66 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion61 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion55 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion41 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-8%synergy