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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Tectonic Split
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
4%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
The Earth King
4.7%inclusion6 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
4.0%inclusion5 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Shared Roots
3.9%inclusion5 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jaspera Sentinel
61%inclusion594 decks969 decks
58%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
62%inclusion605 decks969 decks
55%synergy
Terastodon
64%inclusion617 decks969 decks
52%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
62%inclusion604 decks969 decks
47%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
52%inclusion502 decks969 decks
45%synergy
Loam Dryad
46%inclusion447 decks969 decks
44%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion792 decks969 decks
43%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
44%inclusion423 decks969 decks
42%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
50%inclusion486 decks969 decks
42%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
47%inclusion459 decks969 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Beast Within
60%inclusion583 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
59%inclusion569 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
58%inclusion565 decks969 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion533 decks969 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion482 decks969 decks
13%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
49%inclusion474 decks969 decks
38%synergy
Elvish Mystic
45%inclusion440 decks969 decks
-2%synergy
Emerald Medallion
44%inclusion427 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
43%inclusion421 decks969 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion416 decks969 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion61 decks969 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Citanul Stalwart
42%inclusion410 decks969 decks
40%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
40%inclusion390 decks969 decks
34%synergy
Apex Altisaur
40%inclusion390 decks969 decks
34%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
40%inclusion388 decks969 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Vitality
40%inclusion388 decks969 decks
33%synergy
Giant Adephage
40%inclusion388 decks969 decks
37%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
40%inclusion385 decks969 decks
30%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
39%inclusion377 decks969 decks
36%synergy
Giant Ankheg
39%inclusion375 decks969 decks
35%synergy
Titan of Industry
36%inclusion345 decks969 decks
32%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
35%inclusion340 decks969 decks
17%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
35%inclusion339 decks969 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Empath
34%inclusion330 decks969 decks
25%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion329 decks969 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
34%inclusion328 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
30%inclusion293 decks969 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
30%inclusion292 decks969 decks
27%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
30%inclusion288 decks969 decks
13%synergy
Regal Force
29%inclusion280 decks969 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion280 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Woodfall Primus
29%inclusion277 decks969 decks
25%synergy
Gene Pollinator
27%inclusion68 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
26%inclusion248 decks969 decks
19%synergy
Reclamation Sage
25%inclusion242 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
24%inclusion237 decks969 decks
-9%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
22%inclusion211 decks969 decks
20%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
22%inclusion210 decks969 decks
16%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
21%inclusion204 decks969 decks
15%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
20%inclusion192 decks969 decks
6%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
19%inclusion182 decks969 decks
9%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
19%inclusion180 decks969 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
18%inclusion179 decks969 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Exposure
18%inclusion178 decks969 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion176 decks969 decks
-1%synergy
Vigor
17%inclusion164 decks969 decks
5%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
16%inclusion157 decks969 decks
9%synergy
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
15%inclusion148 decks969 decks
14%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
15%inclusion114 decks761 decks
7%synergy
Regal Behemoth
15%inclusion145 decks969 decks
12%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
15%inclusion144 decks969 decks
14%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
14%inclusion76 decks528 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
14%inclusion45 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Old Gnawbone
14%inclusion134 decks969 decks
9%synergy
Meteor Golem
14%inclusion133 decks969 decks
13%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
14%inclusion104 decks761 decks
3%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
14%inclusion132 decks969 decks
11%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
13%inclusion129 decks969 decks
12%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
13%inclusion129 decks969 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion126 decks969 decks
-12%synergy
Hornet Queen
13%inclusion126 decks969 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion337 decks969 decks
-12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
26%inclusion250 decks969 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
25%inclusion246 decks969 decks
13%synergy
Horrid Vigor
24%inclusion234 decks968 decks
20%synergy
Fog
22%inclusion214 decks969 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion210 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
18%inclusion179 decks969 decks
12%synergy
Return to Nature
18%inclusion174 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion154 decks969 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion154 decks969 decks
-4%synergy
Ram Through
15%inclusion146 decks969 decks
-7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
15%inclusion145 decks969 decks
-9%synergy
Overprotect
14%inclusion138 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
14%inclusion133 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion132 decks969 decks
-6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion102 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion97 decks969 decks
-8%synergy
Momentous Fall
9.3%inclusion90 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
7.3%inclusion71 decks969 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.0%inclusion58 decks969 decks
-5%synergy
Bite Down
5.9%inclusion57 decks969 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
41%inclusion395 decks969 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion386 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion344 decks969 decks
-4%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
32%inclusion312 decks969 decks
31%synergy
Harmonize
30%inclusion290 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion270 decks969 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
27%inclusion259 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion183 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion181 decks969 decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
18%inclusion174 decks964 decks
17%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion173 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
15%inclusion143 decks969 decks
-6%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
14%inclusion131 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion119 decks969 decks
-7%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion104 decks969 decks
-1%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion103 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion101 decks969 decks
-4%synergy
Season of Gathering
10%inclusion99 decks969 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.4%inclusion91 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Life's Legacy
8.9%inclusion86 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion69 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Overrun
6.0%inclusion58 decks969 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion342 decks969 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
32%inclusion307 decks969 decks
30%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
29%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion222 decks969 decks
0%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
19%inclusion187 decks969 decks
17%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
19%inclusion181 decks969 decks
18%synergy
Monster Manual
15%inclusion145 decks969 decks
11%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
14%inclusion134 decks969 decks
13%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
14%inclusion132 decks969 decks
13%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
13%inclusion130 decks969 decks
8%synergy
Esika's Chariot
13%inclusion125 decks969 decks
12%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
12%inclusion115 decks969 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Shredder
12%inclusion112 decks969 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
11%inclusion110 decks969 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion110 decks969 decks
7%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion26 decks257 decks
5%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion98 decks969 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion96 decks969 decks
9%synergy
Reaver Titan
10%inclusion95 decks969 decks
9%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
9.4%inclusion51 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.5%inclusion73 decks969 decks
7%synergy
Clown Car
5.7%inclusion55 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Mobile Homestead
5.6%inclusion54 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.5%inclusion53 decks969 decks
-7%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
5.5%inclusion53 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.5%inclusion53 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.3%inclusion51 decks969 decks
-12%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion50 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.2%inclusion50 decks969 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
42%inclusion410 decks969 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
30%inclusion293 decks969 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion262 decks969 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Majesty
27%inclusion259 decks969 decks
13%synergy
Lurking Predators
22%inclusion211 decks969 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion204 decks969 decks
4%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
19%inclusion188 decks969 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19%inclusion187 decks969 decks
-2%synergy
Greater Good
19%inclusion186 decks969 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
19%inclusion186 decks969 decks
-3%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
19%inclusion181 decks969 decks
15%synergy
Elemental Bond
16%inclusion158 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
15%inclusion145 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Colossification
15%inclusion143 decks969 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Strength
15%inclusion141 decks969 decks
6%synergy
The World Spell
14%inclusion131 decks969 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Immersion
13%inclusion130 decks969 decks
13%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
12%inclusion118 decks969 decks
9%synergy
Mana Reflection
11%inclusion102 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion93 decks969 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Talent
8.0%inclusion78 decks969 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.3%inclusion71 decks969 decks
-10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.3%inclusion71 decks969 decks
0%synergy
Lignify
7.2%inclusion70 decks969 decks
0%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.1%inclusion69 decks969 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.9%inclusion67 decks969 decks
-7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.8%inclusion66 decks969 decks
-4%synergy
Karametra's Favor
5.8%inclusion56 decks969 decks
6%synergy
Primeval Bounty
5.7%inclusion55 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.5%inclusion53 decks969 decks
0%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Abundance
5.2%inclusion50 decks969 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Shandalar
7.7%inclusion75 decks969 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
22%inclusion216 decks969 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
13%inclusion124 decks969 decks
-6%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
12%inclusion117 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Vivien Reid
9.5%inclusion92 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
8.0%inclusion78 decks969 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
46%inclusion447 decks969 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion424 decks969 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion363 decks969 decks
5%synergy
The Shire
26%inclusion253 decks969 decks
22%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
23%inclusion227 decks969 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion212 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion189 decks969 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion162 decks969 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion132 decks969 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion126 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion112 decks969 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion99 decks969 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion96 decks969 decks
-13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion69 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion68 decks969 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion780 decks969 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
76%inclusion738 decks969 decks
73%synergy
Relic of Legends
58%inclusion563 decks969 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion448 decks969 decks
19%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
27%inclusion259 decks969 decks
26%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
21%inclusion202 decks969 decks
20%synergy
Paradise Mantle
19%inclusion187 decks969 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion180 decks969 decks
10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion50 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion116 decks969 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion94 decks969 decks
6%synergy
Flywheel Racer
7.3%inclusion71 decks969 decks
7%synergy
Veloheart Bike
7.1%inclusion38 decks534 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.3%inclusion51 decks969 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion958 decks969 decks
3%synergy
Holdout Settlement
58%inclusion561 decks969 decks
56%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
57%inclusion551 decks969 decks
55%synergy
Scene of the Crime
41%inclusion396 decks969 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
35%inclusion340 decks969 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion230 decks969 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion173 decks969 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion102 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion101 decks969 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
8.5%inclusion82 decks969 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion69 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion66 decks969 decks
-9%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.3%inclusion61 decks969 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion55 decks969 decks
-8%synergy