Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Budget

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Bennie Smith
Dec 8, 2025
10 Overlooked Commanders from 2025
With almost 500 new cards that can be your commander released in 2025, it's easy to overlook some. Bennie's here with some great picks.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Origin of Metalbending
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
The Earth King
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Shared Roots
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Rocky Rebuke
2.9%inclusion7 decks244 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jaspera Sentinel
64%inclusion529 decks831 decks
61%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
59%inclusion487 decks831 decks
52%synergy
Terastodon
63%inclusion520 decks831 decks
51%synergy
Loam Dryad
52%inclusion428 decks831 decks
50%synergy
Giant Ankheg
53%inclusion438 decks831 decks
49%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
51%inclusion423 decks831 decks
49%synergy
Giant Adephage
52%inclusion436 decks831 decks
49%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
50%inclusion417 decks831 decks
49%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
64%inclusion529 decks831 decks
48%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
52%inclusion430 decks831 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
77%inclusion637 decks831 decks
38%synergy
Llanowar Elves
66%inclusion547 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
63%inclusion522 decks831 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion453 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Empath
47%inclusion393 decks831 decks
38%synergy
Harmonize
45%inclusion378 decks831 decks
17%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
45%inclusion377 decks831 decks
42%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
45%inclusion376 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion375 decks831 decks
-13%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
43%inclusion360 decks831 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Mystic
42%inclusion352 decks831 decks
-5%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
41%inclusion344 decks831 decks
30%synergy
Woodfall Primus
41%inclusion339 decks831 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
40%inclusion330 decks831 decks
36%synergy
Gene Pollinator
39%inclusion113 decks290 decks
38%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
36%inclusion298 decks831 decks
30%synergy
Reclamation Sage
36%inclusion297 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
34%inclusion285 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
34%inclusion281 decks831 decks
33%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
29%inclusion245 decks831 decks
22%synergy
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
29%inclusion245 decks831 decks
28%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
29%inclusion244 decks831 decks
25%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
29%inclusion237 decks831 decks
27%synergy
Moldgraf Monstrosity
28%inclusion231 decks831 decks
27%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
26%inclusion220 decks831 decks
25%synergy
Fear of Exposure
26%inclusion215 decks831 decks
25%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
26%inclusion212 decks831 decks
17%synergy
Regal Behemoth
25%inclusion207 decks831 decks
22%synergy
Meteor Golem
24%inclusion203 decks831 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
24%inclusion201 decks831 decks
23%synergy
Titanoth Rex
22%inclusion186 decks831 decks
20%synergy
Quakestrider Ceratops
22%inclusion161 decks741 decks
18%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
21%inclusion171 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
21%inclusion171 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
20%inclusion170 decks831 decks
-9%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
20%inclusion167 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Coliseum Behemoth
19%inclusion71 decks366 decks
18%synergy
Bane of Bala Ged
19%inclusion157 decks831 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
19%inclusion154 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Thunderfoot Baloth
18%inclusion150 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
18%inclusion148 decks831 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
17%inclusion144 decks831 decks
11%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
16%inclusion137 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion137 decks831 decks
-8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
16%inclusion136 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Breaker of Armies
16%inclusion134 decks831 decks
16%synergy
Acidic Slime
16%inclusion134 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
16%inclusion133 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Hornet Queen
16%inclusion130 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Weapon
16%inclusion57 decks366 decks
14%synergy
Slavering Branchsnapper
16%inclusion129 decks831 decks
15%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
15%inclusion88 decks577 decks
13%synergy
Caller of the Pack
15%inclusion124 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Force
15%inclusion123 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
15%inclusion122 decks831 decks
-19%synergy
Copper Host Crusher
15%inclusion121 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Aggressive Mammoth
14%inclusion119 decks831 decks
11%synergy
Pelakka Wurm
12%inclusion102 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
11%inclusion92 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Insidious Fungus
10%inclusion86 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Horrid Vigor
43%inclusion355 decks831 decks
38%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
38%inclusion319 decks831 decks
19%synergy
Return to Nature
34%inclusion281 decks831 decks
17%synergy
Fog
33%inclusion275 decks831 decks
17%synergy
Ram Through
24%inclusion197 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
21%inclusion173 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Overprotect
19%inclusion157 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion151 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Bite Down
16%inclusion129 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion102 decks831 decks
-8%synergy
Naturalize
12%inclusion101 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion100 decks831 decks
-8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion80 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Broken Wings
9.1%inclusion76 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
8.8%inclusion73 decks831 decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.4%inclusion70 decks831 decks
-11%synergy
Harrow
8.3%inclusion69 decks831 decks
-10%synergy
Royal Treatment
8.3%inclusion69 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Defend the Rider
8.1%inclusion47 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.9%inclusion38 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Peerless Recycling
7.1%inclusion59 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.8%inclusion48 decks831 decks
-5%synergy
Gather Courage
5.8%inclusion48 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Giant Growth
5.7%inclusion47 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
5.3%inclusion44 decks831 decks
-4%synergy
Blossoming Defense
5.3%inclusion44 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Ranger's Guile
5.2%inclusion43 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Coordinated Clobbering
43%inclusion357 decks831 decks
41%synergy
Explore
41%inclusion338 decks831 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
29%inclusion238 decks831 decks
-2%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
28%inclusion233 decks830 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion218 decks831 decks
-13%synergy
Bushwhack
23%inclusion187 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
19%inclusion155 decks831 decks
-2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion132 decks831 decks
-2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
14%inclusion120 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion99 decks831 decks
-26%synergy
Overrun
12%inclusion96 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion95 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.0%inclusion75 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
7.2%inclusion60 decks831 decks
-5%synergy
Lead the Stampede
7.1%inclusion59 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6.5%inclusion54 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.0%inclusion50 decks831 decks
-14%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
5.8%inclusion48 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Wear Down
5.8%inclusion48 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Parting
5.4%inclusion45 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.3%inclusion21 decks394 decks
4%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.3%inclusion39 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Roamer's Routine
5.1%inclusion25 decks489 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sledge-Class Seedship
38%inclusion113 decks295 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion282 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
29%inclusion240 decks831 decks
28%synergy
Emerald Medallion
26%inclusion217 decks831 decks
-16%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
25%inclusion142 decks579 decks
22%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
21%inclusion174 decks831 decks
21%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
18%inclusion54 decks297 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
14%inclusion116 decks831 decks
13%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion110 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
11%inclusion90 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Shredder
9.0%inclusion75 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
8.8%inclusion73 decks831 decks
-4%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.8%inclusion73 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Esika's Chariot
8.7%inclusion72 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Dreadmask
8.1%inclusion67 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Sky Skiff
8.1%inclusion67 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Icy Manipulator
7.9%inclusion66 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Mobile Homestead
7.6%inclusion63 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.5%inclusion62 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
7.2%inclusion22 decks306 decks
7%synergy
Atmospheric Greenhouse
7.1%inclusion21 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
6.5%inclusion38 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.4%inclusion53 decks831 decks
-18%synergy
Raiders' Karve
6.0%inclusion50 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
5.4%inclusion45 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Cement Shoes
5.1%inclusion42 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
41%inclusion337 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Colossal Majesty
36%inclusion302 decks831 decks
23%synergy
Unnatural Growth
32%inclusion264 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Colossification
27%inclusion226 decks831 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
23%inclusion189 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Immersion
21%inclusion177 decks831 decks
20%synergy
The World Spell
19%inclusion160 decks831 decks
19%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion117 decks831 decks
-9%synergy
Hunter's Talent
12%inclusion102 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Karametra's Favor
12%inclusion96 decks831 decks
11%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
11%inclusion91 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Lignify
11%inclusion89 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
9.3%inclusion77 decks831 decks
-3%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
8.2%inclusion68 decks831 decks
-4%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Strength
7.6%inclusion63 decks830 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Grounds
7.6%inclusion63 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Primeval Bounty
7.5%inclusion62 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.2%inclusion60 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
6.9%inclusion57 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
6.0%inclusion50 decks831 decks
-7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.0%inclusion50 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Moldering Gym // Weight Room
5.3%inclusion44 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
17%inclusion142 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Vivien Reid
14%inclusion115 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
7.0%inclusion58 decks831 decks
-12%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
6.9%inclusion57 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
42%inclusion348 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion277 decks831 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion149 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion140 decks831 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion123 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion86 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
The Shire
7.1%inclusion59 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion55 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion587 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
63%inclusion524 decks831 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion380 decks831 decks
18%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
35%inclusion293 decks831 decks
34%synergy
Relic of Legends
32%inclusion263 decks831 decks
29%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
25%inclusion209 decks831 decks
24%synergy
Veloheart Bike
16%inclusion93 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Flywheel Racer
13%inclusion108 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion98 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion88 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Moss Diamond
8.5%inclusion71 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion68 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion831 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Holdout Settlement
51%inclusion425 decks831 decks
49%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
48%inclusion400 decks831 decks
46%synergy
Scene of the Crime
36%inclusion303 decks831 decks
35%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion182 decks831 decks
-4%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
19%inclusion154 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion95 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion80 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion72 decks831 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion66 decks831 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
7.8%inclusion65 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.4%inclusion53 decks831 decks
-7%synergy