Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
Tectonic Split
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
7%synergy
The Earth King
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
4.6%inclusion8 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Worldspine Wurm
71%inclusion415 decks586 decks
63%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
61%inclusion356 decks586 decks
58%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
66%inclusion385 decks586 decks
57%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
67%inclusion393 decks586 decks
57%synergy
Terastodon
66%inclusion389 decks586 decks
54%synergy
Apex Altisaur
56%inclusion330 decks586 decks
50%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
52%inclusion304 decks586 decks
48%synergy
Enduring Vitality
53%inclusion312 decks586 decks
47%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
52%inclusion307 decks586 decks
47%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
55%inclusion325 decks586 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
83%inclusion484 decks586 decks
44%synergy
Llanowar Elves
64%inclusion374 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion365 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
61%inclusion360 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
59%inclusion346 decks586 decks
40%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
58%inclusion337 decks586 decks
42%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
54%inclusion314 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
53%inclusion309 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
52%inclusion304 decks586 decks
35%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
52%inclusion303 decks586 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
30%inclusion178 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Natural Order
19%inclusion110 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.0%inclusion53 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.4%inclusion49 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.8%inclusion34 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
52%inclusion302 decks586 decks
39%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
50%inclusion295 decks586 decks
44%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion258 decks586 decks
26%synergy
Titan of Industry
44%inclusion255 decks586 decks
40%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
42%inclusion247 decks586 decks
32%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
42%inclusion246 decks586 decks
40%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
42%inclusion245 decks586 decks
32%synergy
Loam Dryad
42%inclusion244 decks586 decks
40%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
41%inclusion238 decks586 decks
37%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
40%inclusion233 decks586 decks
34%synergy
Eternal Witness
40%inclusion233 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Regal Force
39%inclusion230 decks586 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Empath
39%inclusion226 decks586 decks
29%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
38%inclusion223 decks586 decks
33%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
37%inclusion216 decks586 decks
35%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
35%inclusion204 decks586 decks
28%synergy
Giant Adephage
34%inclusion202 decks586 decks
31%synergy
Giant Ankheg
34%inclusion198 decks586 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion193 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion184 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
31%inclusion181 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
29%inclusion172 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Vigor
29%inclusion171 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
28%inclusion163 decks586 decks
25%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
26%inclusion151 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Gene Pollinator
24%inclusion85 decks357 decks
22%synergy
It That Betrays
23%inclusion137 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
23%inclusion133 decks586 decks
19%synergy
Old Gnawbone
23%inclusion132 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
22%inclusion122 decks559 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion127 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
22%inclusion126 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
21%inclusion88 decks422 decks
18%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
20%inclusion118 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
19%inclusion72 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Woodfall Primus
18%inclusion108 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
18%inclusion107 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Elf
18%inclusion103 decks586 decks
-7%synergy
Void Winnower
16%inclusion93 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Reclamation Sage
16%inclusion91 decks586 decks
-8%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
15%inclusion89 decks577 decks
13%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
15%inclusion88 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
15%inclusion87 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
14%inclusion83 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion62 decks438 decks
13%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
13%inclusion75 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Bane of Progress
12%inclusion72 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Apex Devastator
12%inclusion72 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
12%inclusion71 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
35%inclusion205 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
31%inclusion179 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
29%inclusion172 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Collective Resistance
21%inclusion125 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Fog
18%inclusion107 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion96 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion86 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion86 decks586 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion76 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion76 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
Horrid Vigor
13%inclusion75 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion73 decks586 decks
-7%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion69 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion65 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion65 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion65 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion56 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion56 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Overprotect
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Obscuring Haze
8.0%inclusion47 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.5%inclusion44 decks586 decks
-10%synergy
Summoner's Pact
7.5%inclusion44 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Bite Down
5.6%inclusion33 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion288 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion284 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
48%inclusion284 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion281 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion227 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion197 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion193 decks586 decks
-6%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
23%inclusion133 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion131 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
20%inclusion115 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion113 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion94 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion88 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion85 decks586 decks
-7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion77 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion74 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Season of Gathering
12%inclusion72 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Majesty
10%inclusion60 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion49 decks505 decks
2%synergy
Life's Legacy
9.2%inclusion54 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.9%inclusion52 decks586 decks
-11%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
7.8%inclusion46 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.2%inclusion42 decks586 decks
-13%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.8%inclusion34 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.6%inclusion33 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
49%inclusion288 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion274 decks586 decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
44%inclusion256 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
40%inclusion233 decks586 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion223 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
34%inclusion121 decks357 decks
32%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
31%inclusion181 decks586 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
27%inclusion158 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Exploration Broodship
19%inclusion70 decks371 decks
14%synergy
Monster Manual
18%inclusion108 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
18%inclusion104 decks577 decks
15%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
15%inclusion87 decks586 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion70 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion60 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
9.4%inclusion55 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.9%inclusion52 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
8.9%inclusion52 decks586 decks
8%synergy
The Immortal Sun
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Shredder
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.2%inclusion42 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Clown Car
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
6.3%inclusion37 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
6.1%inclusion35 decks577 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.5%inclusion32 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Esika's Chariot
5.1%inclusion30 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
47%inclusion273 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
44%inclusion255 decks586 decks
37%synergy
Lurking Predators
38%inclusion224 decks586 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
38%inclusion224 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Wild Growth
34%inclusion199 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
33%inclusion196 decks586 decks
30%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
28%inclusion166 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
28%inclusion162 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
27%inclusion158 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
26%inclusion150 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion129 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
18%inclusion103 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
17%inclusion101 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
16%inclusion96 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
16%inclusion91 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
15%inclusion88 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion77 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Reflection
12%inclusion73 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion67 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion66 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Immersion
10%inclusion58 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
9.4%inclusion55 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Colossification
8.5%inclusion50 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.5%inclusion50 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Earthcraft
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.2%inclusion42 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
6.3%inclusion37 decks586 decks
3%synergy
The World Spell
6.3%inclusion37 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.4%inclusion49 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Invasion of Shandalar
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
24%inclusion141 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
15%inclusion90 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
11%inclusion62 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
8.7%inclusion51 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion279 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
47%inclusion278 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion262 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
40%inclusion149 decks368 decks
28%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
39%inclusion226 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion199 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion167 decks586 decks
3%synergy
The Shire
28%inclusion166 decks586 decks
25%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion154 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
21%inclusion124 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion122 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion119 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion70 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion56 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion53 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.8%inclusion40 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion526 decks586 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
75%inclusion438 decks586 decks
72%synergy
Relic of Legends
63%inclusion369 decks586 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion253 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
24%inclusion141 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion96 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
15%inclusion89 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
14%inclusion83 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion62 decks513 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion561 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Holdout Settlement
65%inclusion383 decks586 decks
63%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
64%inclusion376 decks586 decks
62%synergy
Scene of the Crime
45%inclusion262 decks586 decks
43%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion258 decks586 decks
26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion131 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion111 decks586 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion88 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion77 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion56 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
7.2%inclusion42 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.5%inclusion32 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.3%inclusion31 decks586 decks
-2%synergy