Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Core

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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
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
3%synergy
The Earth King
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-4%synergy
Spry and Mighty
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
3.8%inclusion5 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Shared Roots
3.7%inclusion5 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jaspera Sentinel
61%inclusion596 decks973 decks
58%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
62%inclusion606 decks973 decks
55%synergy
Terastodon
64%inclusion618 decks973 decks
52%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
62%inclusion604 decks973 decks
46%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
52%inclusion504 decks973 decks
45%synergy
Loam Dryad
46%inclusion447 decks973 decks
44%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion795 decks973 decks
43%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
44%inclusion424 decks973 decks
42%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
50%inclusion488 decks973 decks
42%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
47%inclusion460 decks973 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Beast Within
60%inclusion585 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
59%inclusion570 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
58%inclusion566 decks973 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion534 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion485 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
49%inclusion475 decks973 decks
38%synergy
Elvish Mystic
45%inclusion440 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Emerald Medallion
44%inclusion427 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
43%inclusion421 decks973 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion418 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion61 decks973 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Citanul Stalwart
42%inclusion410 decks973 decks
40%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
40%inclusion391 decks973 decks
34%synergy
Apex Altisaur
40%inclusion390 decks973 decks
34%synergy
Giant Adephage
40%inclusion389 decks973 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Vitality
40%inclusion388 decks973 decks
33%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
40%inclusion388 decks973 decks
36%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
40%inclusion386 decks973 decks
30%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
39%inclusion378 decks973 decks
36%synergy
Giant Ankheg
39%inclusion376 decks973 decks
35%synergy
Titan of Industry
35%inclusion344 decks973 decks
31%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
35%inclusion341 decks973 decks
17%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
35%inclusion340 decks973 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Empath
34%inclusion332 decks973 decks
25%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion330 decks973 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
34%inclusion329 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
30%inclusion294 decks973 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
30%inclusion291 decks973 decks
26%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
30%inclusion288 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion281 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Regal Force
29%inclusion280 decks973 decks
19%synergy
Woodfall Primus
29%inclusion279 decks973 decks
25%synergy
Gene Pollinator
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
25%inclusion248 decks973 decks
19%synergy
Reclamation Sage
25%inclusion244 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
24%inclusion237 decks973 decks
-9%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
22%inclusion211 decks973 decks
20%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
22%inclusion211 decks973 decks
16%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
21%inclusion206 decks973 decks
15%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
20%inclusion193 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
19%inclusion183 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
19%inclusion182 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
18%inclusion180 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Exposure
18%inclusion178 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion176 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Vigor
17%inclusion163 decks973 decks
5%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
16%inclusion160 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
15%inclusion148 decks973 decks
14%synergy
Regal Behemoth
15%inclusion147 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
15%inclusion114 decks765 decks
7%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
15%inclusion144 decks973 decks
14%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
14%inclusion76 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
14%inclusion45 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Meteor Golem
14%inclusion134 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Old Gnawbone
14%inclusion134 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
14%inclusion105 decks765 decks
3%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
14%inclusion132 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
13%inclusion129 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
13%inclusion129 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion127 decks973 decks
-12%synergy
Hornet Queen
13%inclusion126 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion337 decks973 decks
-12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
26%inclusion251 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
25%inclusion247 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Horrid Vigor
24%inclusion233 decks972 decks
20%synergy
Fog
22%inclusion215 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion210 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
18%inclusion180 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Return to Nature
18%inclusion174 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion154 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion154 decks973 decks
-4%synergy
Ram Through
15%inclusion146 decks973 decks
-7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
15%inclusion145 decks973 decks
-9%synergy
Overprotect
14%inclusion139 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
14%inclusion134 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion133 decks973 decks
-6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion103 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion98 decks973 decks
-8%synergy
Momentous Fall
9.5%inclusion92 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
7.4%inclusion72 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.0%inclusion58 decks973 decks
-5%synergy
Bite Down
5.9%inclusion57 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
41%inclusion398 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion388 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion345 decks973 decks
-4%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
32%inclusion313 decks973 decks
31%synergy
Harmonize
30%inclusion291 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion271 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
27%inclusion260 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion185 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion182 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
18%inclusion173 decks968 decks
16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion173 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
15%inclusion146 decks973 decks
-5%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion130 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion120 decks973 decks
-7%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion105 decks973 decks
0%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion103 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion102 decks973 decks
-4%synergy
Season of Gathering
10%inclusion100 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.5%inclusion92 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Life's Legacy
8.9%inclusion87 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion69 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Overrun
6.0%inclusion58 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion343 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
32%inclusion81 decks255 decks
30%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
32%inclusion307 decks973 decks
30%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion223 decks973 decks
0%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
20%inclusion105 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
19%inclusion189 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
19%inclusion182 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Monster Manual
15%inclusion144 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
14%inclusion134 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
14%inclusion132 decks973 decks
13%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
13%inclusion130 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Esika's Chariot
13%inclusion126 decks973 decks
12%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
12%inclusion115 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Shredder
12%inclusion112 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
11%inclusion110 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion109 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion98 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion26 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
10%inclusion96 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion96 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
10%inclusion52 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.6%inclusion74 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Clown Car
5.7%inclusion55 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.7%inclusion55 decks973 decks
-7%synergy
Mobile Homestead
5.5%inclusion54 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
5.4%inclusion53 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.4%inclusion53 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.3%inclusion52 decks973 decks
-12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.1%inclusion50 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.1%inclusion50 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
42%inclusion410 decks973 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
30%inclusion296 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion261 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Majesty
27%inclusion261 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Lurking Predators
22%inclusion211 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion204 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19%inclusion188 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
19%inclusion188 decks973 decks
12%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
19%inclusion187 decks973 decks
-3%synergy
Greater Good
19%inclusion186 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
18%inclusion180 decks973 decks
15%synergy
Elemental Bond
16%inclusion160 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
15%inclusion146 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Colossification
15%inclusion144 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Strength
14%inclusion141 decks973 decks
6%synergy
The World Spell
13%inclusion131 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Immersion
13%inclusion130 decks973 decks
13%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
12%inclusion120 decks973 decks
9%synergy
Mana Reflection
11%inclusion104 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion93 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Talent
8.2%inclusion80 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.3%inclusion71 decks973 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.3%inclusion71 decks973 decks
-10%synergy
Lignify
7.2%inclusion70 decks973 decks
0%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.1%inclusion69 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.9%inclusion67 decks973 decks
-7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.9%inclusion67 decks973 decks
-4%synergy
Tectonic Split
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Karametra's Favor
5.8%inclusion56 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Primeval Bounty
5.7%inclusion55 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.4%inclusion53 decks973 decks
0%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Abundance
5.1%inclusion50 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Shandalar
7.7%inclusion75 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
22%inclusion218 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
13%inclusion125 decks973 decks
-6%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
12%inclusion118 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Vivien Reid
10%inclusion93 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
7.9%inclusion77 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
46%inclusion451 decks973 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion425 decks973 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion365 decks973 decks
5%synergy
The Shire
26%inclusion253 decks973 decks
22%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
23%inclusion227 decks973 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion213 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
19%inclusion189 decks973 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
18%inclusion47 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion164 decks973 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion132 decks973 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion127 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion112 decks973 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion100 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion97 decks973 decks
-13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion69 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion69 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion784 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
76%inclusion740 decks973 decks
73%synergy
Relic of Legends
58%inclusion563 decks973 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion451 decks973 decks
19%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
27%inclusion260 decks973 decks
26%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
21%inclusion203 decks973 decks
20%synergy
Paradise Mantle
19%inclusion186 decks973 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion181 decks973 decks
10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion51 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion116 decks973 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion94 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Veloheart Bike
7.4%inclusion40 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Flywheel Racer
7.3%inclusion71 decks973 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.2%inclusion51 decks973 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion962 decks973 decks
3%synergy
Holdout Settlement
58%inclusion562 decks973 decks
55%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
57%inclusion552 decks973 decks
54%synergy
Scene of the Crime
41%inclusion395 decks973 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
35%inclusion341 decks973 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion234 decks973 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion173 decks973 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion103 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion102 decks973 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
8.5%inclusion83 decks973 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion69 decks973 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion66 decks973 decks
-9%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.5%inclusion63 decks973 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion55 decks973 decks
-8%synergy