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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Personify
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Curious Colossus
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
79%inclusion126 decks159 decks
72%synergy
Cloudshift
70%inclusion111 decks159 decks
64%synergy
Children of Korlis
58%inclusion92 decks159 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Blood
55%inclusion87 decks159 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
64%inclusion102 decks159 decks
52%synergy
Tainted Remedy
52%inclusion82 decks159 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion115 decks159 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion105 decks159 decks
49%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion80 decks159 decks
47%synergy
Flicker of Fate
47%inclusion75 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion133 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion97 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion95 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion93 decks159 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
55%inclusion88 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion84 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
52%inclusion83 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
49%inclusion78 decks159 decks
42%synergy
Teleportation Circle
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion78 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
45%inclusion72 decks159 decks
34%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
42%inclusion67 decks159 decks
40%synergy
Tree of Perdition
42%inclusion66 decks159 decks
40%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
40%inclusion64 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Doom Whisperer
32%inclusion51 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Charming Prince
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Darkstar Augur
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Plague Drone
28%inclusion45 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Soul Warden
28%inclusion45 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Angel
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Blood Celebrant
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Flickerwisp
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Platinum Angel
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Omens
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
11%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Guardian
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion62 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Parting Gust
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion56 decks159 decks
32%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion46 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Eerie Interlude
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
17%synergy
False Cure
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Stunning Reversal
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Getaway Glamer
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Scrollshift
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Slip On the Ring
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Necrologia
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Silence
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
4%synergy
The Spot's Portal
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Courageous Resolve
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-16%synergy
Dismember
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Darkness
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
44%inclusion70 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion61 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion55 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion52 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Repay in Kind
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Profane Transfusion
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Villainous Wrath
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Reverse the Sands
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Bond of Agony
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion75 decks159 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion60 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Pact Weapon
28%inclusion45 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Panharmonicon
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
16%synergy
The Endstone
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
7%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Unlife
39%inclusion62 decks159 decks
38%synergy
Parker Luck
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Near-Death Experience
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Life Insurance
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion81 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion51 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
13%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion150 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion140 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion122 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion113 decks159 decks
57%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion83 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion155 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion155 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion138 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion122 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion109 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion109 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion77 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion74 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion72 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion71 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion68 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion65 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion61 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion46 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion46 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Desolate Mire
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
6%synergy