Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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
Crop Rotation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Worldspine Wurm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Elvish Mystic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Brawn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Terastodon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Silklash Spider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Clockwork Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Moldgraf Monstrosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Centaur Battlemaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gladehart Cavalry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ghoultree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Karstoderm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vinelasher Kudzu
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Paleoloth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Jugan, the Rising Star
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vigor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Territorial Scythecat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Regal Behemoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Destiny Spinner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Treeshaker Chimera
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ascendant Acolyte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Ambitious Dragonborn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Augur of Autumn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Fog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Invigorating Surge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Gift of the Viper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Peerless Recycling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Inspiring Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Horrid Vigor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Grapple with the Past
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Preposterous Proportions
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Explore
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Threats Undetected
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Season of Gathering
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Time of Need
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Storm the Seedcore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
57%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reaver Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Immortal Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sandwurm Convergence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Wild Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Unnatural Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Doubling Season
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lurking Predators
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Branching Evolution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Roaring Earth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bear Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Project
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Earthcraft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hydra's Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Giant Inheritance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Asceticism
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Communal Brewing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Master Chef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Mana Reflection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Primal Vigor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Hibernation's End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Death's Presence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Greater Good
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Life Finds a Way
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien of the Arkbow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vivien, Nature's Avenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Shifting Woodland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
The Shire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Hashep Oasis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jungle Basin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Caged Sun
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Gilded Lotus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Springleaf Drum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nyx Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Scene of the Crime
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy