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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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
3.8%inclusion4 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Tectonic Split
3.1%inclusion3 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Shared Roots
3.0%inclusion3 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jaspera Sentinel
61%inclusion580 decks951 decks
58%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
62%inclusion593 decks951 decks
55%synergy
Terastodon
64%inclusion608 decks951 decks
52%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
62%inclusion594 decks951 decks
47%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
52%inclusion491 decks951 decks
45%synergy
Loam Dryad
46%inclusion438 decks951 decks
44%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion776 decks951 decks
43%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
43%inclusion413 decks951 decks
42%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
50%inclusion474 decks951 decks
41%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
47%inclusion449 decks951 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Beast Within
60%inclusion574 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
59%inclusion561 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
58%inclusion554 decks951 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
56%inclusion528 decks951 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion473 decks951 decks
13%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
48%inclusion461 decks951 decks
37%synergy
Elvish Mystic
46%inclusion436 decks951 decks
-1%synergy
Emerald Medallion
44%inclusion416 decks951 decks
1%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
43%inclusion411 decks951 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion407 decks951 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
6.4%inclusion61 decks951 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Citanul Stalwart
42%inclusion400 decks951 decks
40%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
40%inclusion382 decks951 decks
34%synergy
Apex Altisaur
40%inclusion381 decks951 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Vitality
40%inclusion380 decks951 decks
33%synergy
Giant Adephage
40%inclusion379 decks951 decks
36%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
40%inclusion379 decks951 decks
36%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
40%inclusion379 decks951 decks
30%synergy
Giant Ankheg
39%inclusion368 decks951 decks
35%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
39%inclusion367 decks951 decks
35%synergy
Titan of Industry
35%inclusion335 decks951 decks
31%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
35%inclusion333 decks951 decks
17%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
35%inclusion331 decks951 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Empath
34%inclusion323 decks951 decks
25%synergy
Eternal Witness
34%inclusion319 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion319 decks951 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
30%inclusion287 decks951 decks
27%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
30%inclusion284 decks951 decks
17%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
30%inclusion282 decks951 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion279 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Woodfall Primus
29%inclusion274 decks951 decks
26%synergy
Regal Force
29%inclusion273 decks951 decks
19%synergy
Gene Pollinator
26%inclusion59 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
25%inclusion241 decks951 decks
19%synergy
Reclamation Sage
25%inclusion237 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
25%inclusion235 decks951 decks
-9%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
22%inclusion207 decks951 decks
20%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
21%inclusion202 decks951 decks
15%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
21%inclusion199 decks951 decks
15%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
20%inclusion190 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
19%inclusion178 decks951 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Exposure
19%inclusion178 decks951 decks
18%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
19%inclusion176 decks951 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
18%inclusion175 decks951 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion175 decks951 decks
0%synergy
Vigor
17%inclusion160 decks951 decks
5%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
16%inclusion155 decks951 decks
9%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
15%inclusion114 decks743 decks
8%synergy
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
15%inclusion145 decks951 decks
14%synergy
Regal Behemoth
15%inclusion144 decks951 decks
12%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
15%inclusion140 decks951 decks
13%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
15%inclusion74 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Meteor Golem
14%inclusion132 decks951 decks
13%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
14%inclusion103 decks743 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
14%inclusion41 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
14%inclusion129 decks951 decks
13%synergy
Old Gnawbone
14%inclusion129 decks951 decks
9%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
13%inclusion128 decks951 decks
13%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
13%inclusion128 decks951 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion126 decks951 decks
-12%synergy
Hornet Queen
13%inclusion123 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion325 decks951 decks
-12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
25%inclusion242 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
25%inclusion240 decks951 decks
13%synergy
Horrid Vigor
24%inclusion230 decks950 decks
20%synergy
Fog
22%inclusion210 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion205 decks951 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
18%inclusion173 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
18%inclusion172 decks951 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion151 decks951 decks
-4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion149 decks951 decks
3%synergy
Ram Through
15%inclusion142 decks951 decks
-7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
14%inclusion137 decks951 decks
-9%synergy
Overprotect
14%inclusion134 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion130 decks951 decks
-6%synergy
Hunter's Insight
13%inclusion128 decks951 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion102 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion93 decks951 decks
-8%synergy
Momentous Fall
9.5%inclusion90 decks951 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
7.5%inclusion71 decks951 decks
-2%synergy
Bite Down
6.1%inclusion58 decks951 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.9%inclusion56 decks951 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
41%inclusion386 decks951 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion372 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion340 decks951 decks
-4%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
33%inclusion311 decks951 decks
31%synergy
Harmonize
30%inclusion286 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion262 decks951 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
27%inclusion254 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion180 decks951 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion175 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion174 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
18%inclusion173 decks946 decks
17%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
15%inclusion143 decks951 decks
-6%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion127 decks951 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion117 decks951 decks
-7%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion103 decks951 decks
0%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion100 decks951 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion98 decks951 decks
-4%synergy
Season of Gathering
10%inclusion97 decks951 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.4%inclusion89 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Life's Legacy
9.0%inclusion86 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.0%inclusion67 decks951 decks
1%synergy
Overrun
6.2%inclusion59 decks951 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion335 decks951 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
32%inclusion302 decks951 decks
30%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
31%inclusion71 decks230 decks
29%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion212 decks951 decks
-1%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
19%inclusion100 decks513 decks
17%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
19%inclusion182 decks951 decks
17%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
19%inclusion179 decks951 decks
18%synergy
Monster Manual
15%inclusion141 decks951 decks
11%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
14%inclusion133 decks951 decks
14%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
14%inclusion132 decks951 decks
13%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
13%inclusion126 decks951 decks
7%synergy
Esika's Chariot
13%inclusion125 decks951 decks
12%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
12%inclusion114 decks951 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Shredder
12%inclusion113 decks951 decks
10%synergy
Exploration Broodship
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
11%inclusion108 decks951 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion103 decks951 decks
7%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion98 decks951 decks
9%synergy
Reaver Titan
10%inclusion95 decks951 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion94 decks951 decks
9%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
10%inclusion50 decks523 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.7%inclusion73 decks951 decks
7%synergy
Clown Car
5.8%inclusion55 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Mobile Homestead
5.7%inclusion54 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.6%inclusion53 decks951 decks
-7%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
5.6%inclusion53 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.4%inclusion51 decks951 decks
-12%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.4%inclusion51 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.3%inclusion50 decks951 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion49 decks951 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
42%inclusion402 decks951 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
30%inclusion288 decks951 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
27%inclusion256 decks951 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
26%inclusion251 decks951 decks
8%synergy
Lurking Predators
21%inclusion202 decks951 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion199 decks951 decks
4%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
20%inclusion186 decks951 decks
12%synergy
Greater Good
19%inclusion185 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
19%inclusion182 decks951 decks
-4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19%inclusion181 decks951 decks
-2%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
18%inclusion175 decks951 decks
15%synergy
Elemental Bond
16%inclusion153 decks951 decks
4%synergy
Asceticism
15%inclusion143 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Colossification
15%inclusion139 decks951 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Strength
15%inclusion138 decks951 decks
6%synergy
The World Spell
14%inclusion129 decks951 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Immersion
13%inclusion127 decks951 decks
13%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
12%inclusion117 decks951 decks
9%synergy
Mana Reflection
11%inclusion100 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion91 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Talent
8.0%inclusion76 decks951 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.4%inclusion70 decks951 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.3%inclusion69 decks951 decks
-11%synergy
Lignify
7.0%inclusion67 decks951 decks
0%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.9%inclusion66 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.9%inclusion66 decks951 decks
-7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.6%inclusion63 decks951 decks
-5%synergy
Primeval Bounty
5.8%inclusion55 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Karametra's Favor
5.7%inclusion54 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.4%inclusion51 decks951 decks
0%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Abundance
5.2%inclusion49 decks951 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Shandalar
7.9%inclusion75 decks951 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
23%inclusion218 decks951 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
13%inclusion119 decks951 decks
-7%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
11%inclusion109 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Vivien Reid
10%inclusion91 decks951 decks
5%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
7.9%inclusion75 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
46%inclusion436 decks951 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion413 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion353 decks951 decks
5%synergy
The Shire
26%inclusion248 decks951 decks
22%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
23%inclusion218 decks951 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion209 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion186 decks951 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion157 decks951 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion128 decks951 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion124 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion110 decks951 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion96 decks951 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion91 decks951 decks
-14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.2%inclusion68 decks951 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion64 decks951 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion765 decks951 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
77%inclusion728 decks951 decks
74%synergy
Relic of Legends
58%inclusion555 decks951 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion438 decks951 decks
19%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
27%inclusion257 decks951 decks
26%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
21%inclusion199 decks951 decks
20%synergy
Paradise Mantle
19%inclusion181 decks951 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion177 decks951 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion115 decks951 decks
4%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion47 decks394 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion92 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Veloheart Bike
7.5%inclusion39 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Flywheel Racer
7.4%inclusion70 decks951 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.0%inclusion48 decks951 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion940 decks951 decks
3%synergy
Holdout Settlement
58%inclusion548 decks951 decks
55%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
57%inclusion541 decks951 decks
55%synergy
Scene of the Crime
41%inclusion387 decks951 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
35%inclusion333 decks951 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion225 decks951 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion175 decks951 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion102 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion98 decks951 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
8.4%inclusion80 decks951 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.0%inclusion67 decks951 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.6%inclusion63 decks951 decks
-9%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.2%inclusion59 decks951 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion53 decks951 decks
-8%synergy