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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Origin of Metalbending
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
1%synergy
The Earth King
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Shared Roots
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
4.7%inclusion7 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
4.7%inclusion13 decks277 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jaspera Sentinel
63%inclusion535 decks845 decks
60%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
59%inclusion499 decks845 decks
52%synergy
Terastodon
62%inclusion526 decks845 decks
50%synergy
Loam Dryad
51%inclusion435 decks845 decks
50%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
51%inclusion430 decks845 decks
49%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
51%inclusion428 decks845 decks
49%synergy
Giant Adephage
52%inclusion441 decks845 decks
49%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
64%inclusion543 decks845 decks
49%synergy
Giant Ankheg
52%inclusion437 decks845 decks
48%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
51%inclusion435 decks845 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
77%inclusion648 decks845 decks
38%synergy
Llanowar Elves
66%inclusion554 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
63%inclusion532 decks845 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion464 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Empath
47%inclusion399 decks845 decks
38%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion389 decks845 decks
-12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
46%inclusion386 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Harmonize
46%inclusion385 decks845 decks
17%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
45%inclusion384 decks845 decks
42%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
44%inclusion370 decks845 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion363 decks845 decks
-4%synergy
Woodfall Primus
41%inclusion349 decks845 decks
38%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
41%inclusion348 decks845 decks
30%synergy
Gene Pollinator
41%inclusion132 decks324 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
41%inclusion344 decks845 decks
37%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
37%inclusion309 decks845 decks
31%synergy
Reclamation Sage
36%inclusion302 decks845 decks
13%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
35%inclusion292 decks845 decks
34%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
34%inclusion290 decks845 decks
11%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
30%inclusion250 decks845 decks
23%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
29%inclusion249 decks845 decks
25%synergy
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
29%inclusion245 decks845 decks
28%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
29%inclusion244 decks845 decks
27%synergy
Moldgraf Monstrosity
28%inclusion240 decks845 decks
27%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
26%inclusion220 decks845 decks
18%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
26%inclusion217 decks845 decks
24%synergy
Fear of Exposure
25%inclusion215 decks845 decks
25%synergy
Regal Behemoth
25%inclusion214 decks845 decks
23%synergy
Meteor Golem
25%inclusion211 decks845 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
24%inclusion204 decks845 decks
23%synergy
Titanoth Rex
22%inclusion187 decks845 decks
20%synergy
Quakestrider Ceratops
21%inclusion160 decks758 decks
18%synergy
Eternal Witness
21%inclusion174 decks845 decks
-8%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
21%inclusion174 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
20%inclusion168 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
20%inclusion166 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Coliseum Behemoth
19%inclusion77 decks400 decks
18%synergy
Bane of Bala Ged
19%inclusion159 decks845 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion155 decks845 decks
0%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
18%inclusion155 decks845 decks
17%synergy
Thunderfoot Baloth
18%inclusion150 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
17%inclusion145 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion141 decks845 decks
-8%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
17%inclusion140 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
16%inclusion137 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Weapon
16%inclusion64 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
16%inclusion134 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Breaker of Armies
16%inclusion133 decks845 decks
15%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
16%inclusion95 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Acidic Slime
16%inclusion132 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Hornet Queen
15%inclusion130 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Aggressive Mammoth
15%inclusion127 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Slavering Branchsnapper
15%inclusion125 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Force
15%inclusion124 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
15%inclusion124 decks845 decks
-19%synergy
Caller of the Pack
14%inclusion122 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Copper Host Crusher
14%inclusion121 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Pelakka Wurm
12%inclusion101 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
11%inclusion91 decks845 decks
10%synergy
Insidious Fungus
10%inclusion87 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Horrid Vigor
42%inclusion353 decks845 decks
38%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
39%inclusion329 decks845 decks
20%synergy
Return to Nature
33%inclusion283 decks845 decks
17%synergy
Fog
33%inclusion275 decks845 decks
16%synergy
Ram Through
24%inclusion203 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
21%inclusion176 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion153 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Overprotect
18%inclusion153 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Bite Down
16%inclusion131 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion106 decks845 decks
-8%synergy
Naturalize
12%inclusion103 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion100 decks845 decks
-8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion86 decks845 decks
1%synergy
Broken Wings
9.2%inclusion78 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
8.8%inclusion74 decks845 decks
-4%synergy
Harrow
8.5%inclusion72 decks845 decks
-10%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.3%inclusion70 decks845 decks
-11%synergy
Defend the Rider
8.2%inclusion50 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Royal Treatment
8.2%inclusion69 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Peerless Recycling
7.2%inclusion61 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.0%inclusion51 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
Gather Courage
5.8%inclusion49 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Giant Growth
5.6%inclusion47 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Ranger's Guile
5.2%inclusion44 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Coordinated Clobbering
42%inclusion357 decks845 decks
41%synergy
Explore
41%inclusion344 decks845 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
29%inclusion249 decks845 decks
-1%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
27%inclusion232 decks844 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion227 decks845 decks
-12%synergy
Bushwhack
23%inclusion191 decks845 decks
13%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
18%inclusion151 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion135 decks845 decks
-2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
14%inclusion118 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion100 decks845 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion99 decks845 decks
-26%synergy
Overrun
11%inclusion95 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.0%inclusion76 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
6.9%inclusion58 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
Lead the Stampede
6.5%inclusion55 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6.4%inclusion54 decks845 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.2%inclusion52 decks845 decks
-14%synergy
Wear Down
6.0%inclusion51 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Roamer's Routine
5.6%inclusion29 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.4%inclusion41 decks758 decks
1%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
5.2%inclusion44 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sledge-Class Seedship
36%inclusion119 decks329 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion287 decks845 decks
1%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
29%inclusion248 decks845 decks
29%synergy
Emerald Medallion
26%inclusion220 decks845 decks
-17%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
24%inclusion144 decks609 decks
21%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
20%inclusion170 decks845 decks
20%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
19%inclusion63 decks331 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
14%inclusion117 decks845 decks
13%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion112 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
11%inclusion94 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
9.4%inclusion31 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Shredder
9.2%inclusion78 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
9.0%inclusion76 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.9%inclusion75 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Esika's Chariot
8.5%inclusion72 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Dreadmask
7.8%inclusion66 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Icy Manipulator
7.8%inclusion66 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Sky Skiff
7.8%inclusion66 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Mobile Homestead
7.7%inclusion65 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.6%inclusion64 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Atmospheric Greenhouse
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
6.7%inclusion41 decks611 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.6%inclusion56 decks845 decks
-18%synergy
Exploration Broodship
5.9%inclusion20 decks338 decks
1%synergy
Raiders' Karve
5.8%inclusion49 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.2%inclusion44 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Cement Shoes
5.1%inclusion43 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
5.1%inclusion43 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
41%inclusion347 decks845 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Majesty
36%inclusion301 decks845 decks
22%synergy
Unnatural Growth
32%inclusion268 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Colossification
27%inclusion227 decks845 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
23%inclusion195 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Immersion
21%inclusion177 decks845 decks
20%synergy
The World Spell
20%inclusion166 decks845 decks
19%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion119 decks845 decks
-8%synergy
Hunter's Talent
12%inclusion104 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Karametra's Favor
12%inclusion98 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
11%inclusion94 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Lignify
11%inclusion90 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion83 decks845 decks
-2%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
7.8%inclusion66 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
Spawning Grounds
7.5%inclusion63 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.1%inclusion60 decks845 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Strength
7.0%inclusion59 decks844 decks
6%synergy
Primeval Bounty
7.0%inclusion59 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Greater Good
6.5%inclusion55 decks845 decks
-7%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
6.4%inclusion54 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.3%inclusion53 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
18%inclusion151 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
14%inclusion119 decks845 decks
10%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
7.5%inclusion63 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
6.6%inclusion56 decks845 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
42%inclusion358 decks845 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion285 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion150 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion138 decks845 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion127 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
11%inclusion90 decks845 decks
-1%synergy
The Shire
6.9%inclusion58 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion56 decks845 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion600 decks845 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
63%inclusion529 decks845 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion391 decks845 decks
19%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
35%inclusion294 decks845 decks
34%synergy
Relic of Legends
31%inclusion265 decks845 decks
29%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
25%inclusion211 decks845 decks
24%synergy
Veloheart Bike
16%inclusion96 decks611 decks
15%synergy
Flywheel Racer
12%inclusion105 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion97 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion88 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Moss Diamond
8.0%inclusion68 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion67 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion845 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Holdout Settlement
50%inclusion425 decks845 decks
48%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
47%inclusion400 decks845 decks
45%synergy
Scene of the Crime
36%inclusion300 decks845 decks
34%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion181 decks845 decks
-4%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion155 decks845 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion100 decks845 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion86 decks845 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.9%inclusion75 decks845 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion65 decks845 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
7.6%inclusion64 decks845 decks
1%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.3%inclusion53 decks845 decks
-7%synergy
Command Bridge
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
5%synergy