Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Optimized

Kona, Rescue Beastie
Rank #213
251decks
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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Tectonic Split
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Badgermole Cub
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
3.5%inclusion3 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender
3.4%inclusion3 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
75%inclusion189 decks251 decks
65%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
64%inclusion161 decks251 decks
56%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
58%inclusion146 decks251 decks
55%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
64%inclusion161 decks251 decks
54%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
54%inclusion136 decks251 decks
52%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
58%inclusion145 decks251 decks
52%synergy
Apex Altisaur
58%inclusion145 decks251 decks
52%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
57%inclusion144 decks251 decks
51%synergy
Terastodon
61%inclusion154 decks251 decks
49%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
57%inclusion143 decks251 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
73%inclusion182 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
64%inclusion161 decks251 decks
45%synergy
Llanowar Elves
64%inclusion160 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
63%inclusion157 decks251 decks
46%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
59%inclusion148 decks251 decks
45%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
57%inclusion143 decks251 decks
47%synergy
Elvish Mystic
57%inclusion142 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion141 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion134 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Enduring Vitality
53%inclusion133 decks251 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
53%inclusion132 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Natural Order
42%inclusion106 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion86 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Crop Rotation
30%inclusion75 decks251 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion75 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25%inclusion63 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion53 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Fierce Empath
52%inclusion131 decks251 decks
43%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
52%inclusion130 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion124 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
47%inclusion118 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
46%inclusion116 decks251 decks
41%synergy
Regal Force
46%inclusion115 decks251 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
46%inclusion115 decks251 decks
33%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
45%inclusion114 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Eternal Witness
43%inclusion109 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
41%inclusion103 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Void Winnower
40%inclusion100 decks251 decks
38%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
39%inclusion99 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
39%inclusion99 decks251 decks
36%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
39%inclusion97 decks251 decks
36%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
38%inclusion95 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
37%inclusion92 decks251 decks
30%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
37%inclusion92 decks251 decks
35%synergy
It That Betrays
34%inclusion85 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion79 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Loam Dryad
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Titan of Industry
31%inclusion77 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Old Gnawbone
30%inclusion75 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
29%inclusion72 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Giant Ankheg
28%inclusion71 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
28%inclusion70 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
27%inclusion69 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Giant Adephage
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Vigor
24%inclusion60 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
23%inclusion58 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
23%inclusion57 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Arbor Elf
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Wandering Archaic
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
20%inclusion32 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
18%inclusion44 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Gene Pollinator
18%inclusion28 decks155 decks
17%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Manglehorn
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Reclamation Sage
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Woodfall Primus
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
44%inclusion110 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
40%inclusion101 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion74 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
25%inclusion62 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion59 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
21%inclusion53 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Fog
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Summoner's Pact
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Horrid Vigor
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Ram Through
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
-13%synergy
Momentous Fall
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Autumn's Veil
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Overprotect
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion109 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
39%inclusion97 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion95 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
37%inclusion93 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
35%inclusion89 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion82 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion79 decks251 decks
-21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion73 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion57 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion55 decks251 decks
-17%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Harmonize
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
-11%synergy
Life's Legacy
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
53%inclusion133 decks251 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion131 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Emerald Medallion
50%inclusion125 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
32%inclusion81 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
29%inclusion74 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
26%inclusion40 decks155 decks
24%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
22%inclusion56 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Winter Moon
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Exploration Broodship
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
16%inclusion39 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Monster Manual
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
10%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Clown Car
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Static Orb
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Winter Orb
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
6%synergy
The Immortal Sun
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Orb of Dreams
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Lurking Predators
42%inclusion106 decks251 decks
39%synergy
Unnatural Growth
40%inclusion101 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
40%inclusion100 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Wild Growth
39%inclusion97 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
34%inclusion85 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
33%inclusion83 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Greater Good
31%inclusion77 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
28%inclusion71 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
26%inclusion65 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Earthcraft
22%inclusion55 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
19%inclusion47 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Asceticism
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Strength
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Colossal Majesty
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline Immersion
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
5%synergy
The World Spell
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Exploration
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Hall of Gemstone
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
24%inclusion60 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Vivien Reid
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion131 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
49%inclusion124 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
41%inclusion102 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
40%inclusion63 decks157 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion96 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion92 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion84 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion77 decks251 decks
17%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
7%synergy
The Shire
25%inclusion63 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion226 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
78%inclusion197 decks251 decks
75%synergy
Relic of Legends
57%inclusion142 decks251 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion100 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion246 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Holdout Settlement
72%inclusion180 decks251 decks
69%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
69%inclusion174 decks251 decks
67%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
52%inclusion130 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Scene of the Crime
35%inclusion89 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion73 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
0%synergy