Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Optimized

Kona, Rescue Beastie
Rank #226
238decks
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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
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Tectonic Split
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
The Earth King
4.5%inclusion3 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Badgermole Cub
4.3%inclusion3 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
75%inclusion178 decks238 decks
65%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
66%inclusion156 decks238 decks
56%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
58%inclusion138 decks238 decks
55%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
63%inclusion149 decks238 decks
54%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
59%inclusion141 decks238 decks
53%synergy
Apex Altisaur
58%inclusion139 decks238 decks
52%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
54%inclusion128 decks238 decks
52%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
58%inclusion137 decks238 decks
51%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
57%inclusion136 decks238 decks
49%synergy
Terastodon
61%inclusion144 decks238 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
75%inclusion178 decks238 decks
36%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
65%inclusion155 decks238 decks
46%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
63%inclusion151 decks238 decks
47%synergy
Llanowar Elves
62%inclusion148 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
59%inclusion141 decks238 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion139 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
58%inclusion137 decks238 decks
47%synergy
Elvish Mystic
56%inclusion134 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion131 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Vitality
54%inclusion128 decks238 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
54%inclusion129 decks238 decks
36%synergy
Natural Order
43%inclusion102 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion80 decks238 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion75 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Crop Rotation
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Fierce Empath
53%inclusion125 decks238 decks
43%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
51%inclusion122 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion116 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
47%inclusion112 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
47%inclusion111 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Regal Force
47%inclusion111 decks238 decks
37%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
46%inclusion110 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
45%inclusion108 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Eternal Witness
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
41%inclusion97 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
37%synergy
Void Winnower
40%inclusion95 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
37%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
39%inclusion92 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
29%synergy
It That Betrays
34%inclusion80 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
32%inclusion77 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Loam Dryad
32%inclusion76 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Titan of Industry
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Old Gnawbone
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
28%inclusion67 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Giant Ankheg
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Vigor
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Giant Adephage
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
24%inclusion56 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Wandering Archaic
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Elf
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Manglehorn
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Gene Pollinator
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
53%inclusion125 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
45%inclusion108 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Fog
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Summoner's Pact
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Horrid Vigor
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Ram Through
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
-13%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Momentous Fall
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Autumn's Veil
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Overprotect
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion105 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
40%inclusion95 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion92 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
36%inclusion86 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion80 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion77 decks238 decks
-20%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
-18%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-14%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion29 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Life's Legacy
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Season of Gathering
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Explore
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-13%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
54%inclusion128 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Emerald Medallion
50%inclusion118 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion80 decks238 decks
1%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
23%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
24%inclusion56 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Winter Moon
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Exploration Broodship
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Monster Manual
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
10%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Clown Car
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Static Orb
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
5%synergy
The Immortal Sun
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Orb of Dreams
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Trinisphere
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Lurking Predators
44%inclusion105 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Unnatural Growth
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
39%inclusion93 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Wild Growth
39%inclusion92 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
36%inclusion86 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Greater Good
31%inclusion73 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Earthcraft
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Asceticism
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Strength
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Immersion
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
6%synergy
The World Spell
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Gemstone
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Invasion of Shandalar
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
24%inclusion58 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Vivien Reid
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion124 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
49%inclusion117 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion95 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion80 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion73 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
2%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
7%synergy
The Shire
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion216 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
79%inclusion189 decks238 decks
76%synergy
Relic of Legends
57%inclusion135 decks238 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion99 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion233 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Holdout Settlement
73%inclusion174 decks238 decks
71%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
70%inclusion167 decks238 decks
68%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
51%inclusion122 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Scene of the Crime
36%inclusion85 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
3%synergy