Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Optimized

Kona, Rescue Beastie
Rank #211
252decks
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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
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Tectonic Split
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Badgermole Cub
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
3.5%inclusion3 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender
3.4%inclusion3 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
75%inclusion190 decks252 decks
65%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
64%inclusion161 decks252 decks
56%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
65%inclusion163 decks252 decks
55%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
58%inclusion145 decks252 decks
55%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
54%inclusion137 decks252 decks
53%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
58%inclusion146 decks252 decks
52%synergy
Apex Altisaur
58%inclusion145 decks252 decks
51%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
58%inclusion145 decks252 decks
51%synergy
Terastodon
61%inclusion154 decks252 decks
49%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
57%inclusion143 decks252 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
73%inclusion184 decks252 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
64%inclusion161 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
64%inclusion161 decks252 decks
45%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
63%inclusion158 decks252 decks
46%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
60%inclusion150 decks252 decks
46%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
57%inclusion144 decks252 decks
47%synergy
Elvish Mystic
57%inclusion143 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion142 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
54%inclusion136 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
The Great Henge
54%inclusion135 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
53%inclusion134 decks252 decks
35%synergy
Natural Order
42%inclusion107 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion87 decks252 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion76 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Crop Rotation
29%inclusion74 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25%inclusion64 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion54 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion52 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Vitality
53%inclusion133 decks252 decks
46%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
52%inclusion132 decks252 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Empath
52%inclusion131 decks252 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion126 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
48%inclusion120 decks252 decks
35%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
46%inclusion117 decks252 decks
41%synergy
Delighted Halfling
46%inclusion117 decks252 decks
34%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
46%inclusion116 decks252 decks
35%synergy
Regal Force
45%inclusion114 decks252 decks
35%synergy
Eternal Witness
43%inclusion108 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
41%inclusion104 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
40%inclusion101 decks252 decks
37%synergy
Void Winnower
40%inclusion100 decks252 decks
38%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
39%inclusion99 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
39%inclusion98 decks252 decks
36%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
38%inclusion97 decks252 decks
34%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
37%inclusion92 decks252 decks
35%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
37%inclusion92 decks252 decks
30%synergy
It That Betrays
34%inclusion86 decks252 decks
32%synergy
Titan of Industry
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Loam Dryad
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
30%synergy
Old Gnawbone
31%inclusion77 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
29%inclusion73 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Giant Ankheg
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
27%inclusion69 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Giant Adephage
25%inclusion64 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Vigor
24%inclusion60 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
23%inclusion58 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
23%inclusion57 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Archaic
20%inclusion51 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Arbor Elf
20%inclusion51 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
18%inclusion45 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
18%inclusion43 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
17%inclusion44 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
17%inclusion44 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Gene Pollinator
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
-7%synergy
Manglehorn
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Reclamation Sage
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
44%inclusion111 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
40%inclusion102 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion76 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
26%inclusion66 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
25%inclusion62 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Chord of Calling
23%inclusion58 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
21%inclusion53 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
18%inclusion45 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Fog
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Summoner's Pact
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Horrid Vigor
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Ram Through
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
-13%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Momentous Fall
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
-10%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Autumn's Veil
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
-10%synergy
Overprotect
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion109 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion97 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
38%inclusion97 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
37%inclusion93 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
35%inclusion89 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion82 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion80 decks252 decks
-20%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion74 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion57 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion55 decks252 decks
-17%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
21%inclusion52 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion39 decks252 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion31 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
-7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Life's Legacy
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
-12%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
-12%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion130 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Emerald Medallion
50%inclusion125 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
33%inclusion83 decks252 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
29%inclusion73 decks252 decks
28%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
25%inclusion39 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
23%inclusion57 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion51 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Exploration Broodship
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Monster Manual
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
10%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Clown Car
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Static Orb
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
6%synergy
The Immortal Sun
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Orb of Dreams
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Lurking Predators
42%inclusion107 decks252 decks
39%synergy
Unnatural Growth
40%inclusion102 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
40%inclusion100 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Wild Growth
39%inclusion99 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
36%inclusion91 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
34%inclusion85 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
33%inclusion84 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Greater Good
31%inclusion77 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
29%inclusion72 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
26%inclusion65 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Earthcraft
22%inclusion55 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
19%inclusion48 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
19%inclusion47 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Asceticism
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Strength
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Reflection
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline Immersion
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Elven Chorus
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
3%synergy
The World Spell
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
-12%synergy
Hall of Gemstone
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Vivien Reid
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
53%inclusion133 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion125 decks252 decks
24%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
41%inclusion103 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion97 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion92 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion85 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion78 decks252 decks
18%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion68 decks252 decks
7%synergy
The Shire
26%inclusion65 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion226 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
78%inclusion197 decks252 decks
75%synergy
Relic of Legends
56%inclusion142 decks252 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion100 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion247 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Holdout Settlement
72%inclusion181 decks252 decks
70%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
69%inclusion175 decks252 decks
67%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
52%inclusion132 decks252 decks
34%synergy
Scene of the Crime
35%inclusion89 decks252 decks
34%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion74 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
21%inclusion52 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
0%synergy