Withar, Cocoon Keeper (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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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
Ephemerate
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
88%synergy
Cloudshift
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Reliquary Tower
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Teleportation Circle
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Tainted Remedy
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Children of Korlis
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Blood
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Sanguine Bond
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Flicker of Fate
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Necropotence
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Perdition
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Soul Warden
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Soul's Attendant
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Dark Confidant
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Flickerwisp
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Blood Celebrant
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Charming Prince
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Doom Whisperer
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Angel
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Plague Drone
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Suture Priest
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Darkstar Augur
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Monk Gyatso
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Auriok Champion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Guardian
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Omens
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Parting Gust
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Stinging Study
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Getaway Glamer
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Saw in Half
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
False Cure
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Scrollshift
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Slip On the Ring
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Hatred
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Stunning Reversal
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Necrologia
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
The Spot's Portal
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Liberate
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Semester's End
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Serpent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Repay in Kind
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Villainous Wrath
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Another Round
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Flicker
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Pain's Reward
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Tribute
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Risky Research
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Panharmonicon
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
18%synergy
The Endstone
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Pact Weapon
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
The Golden Throne
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Eternity Vessel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Parker Luck
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Axis of Mortality
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Airbender Ascension
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Near-Death Experience
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lich's Mastery
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Snack
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Martyrs' Tomb
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy