Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Upgraded

Background image for 10 Overlooked Commanders from 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Earth King
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Split
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
4.3%inclusion6 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Worldspine Wurm
71%inclusion402 decks566 decks
63%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
60%inclusion342 decks566 decks
58%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
67%inclusion380 decks566 decks
57%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
65%inclusion370 decks566 decks
57%synergy
Terastodon
67%inclusion377 decks566 decks
55%synergy
Apex Altisaur
56%inclusion317 decks566 decks
50%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
52%inclusion292 decks566 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Vitality
53%inclusion301 decks566 decks
47%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
52%inclusion296 decks566 decks
46%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
56%inclusion317 decks566 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion465 decks566 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Elves
64%inclusion361 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion354 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
61%inclusion346 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
60%inclusion339 decks566 decks
41%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
57%inclusion324 decks566 decks
42%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
54%inclusion307 decks566 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
53%inclusion299 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
52%inclusion297 decks566 decks
38%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
52%inclusion293 decks566 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
30%inclusion172 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Natural Order
19%inclusion105 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion74 decks566 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion52 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.8%inclusion50 decks566 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion43 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
51%inclusion287 decks566 decks
38%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
50%inclusion285 decks566 decks
44%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion250 decks566 decks
26%synergy
Titan of Industry
44%inclusion247 decks566 decks
40%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
43%inclusion245 decks566 decks
33%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
42%inclusion238 decks566 decks
40%synergy
Loam Dryad
41%inclusion234 decks566 decks
40%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
41%inclusion233 decks566 decks
31%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
40%inclusion226 decks566 decks
37%synergy
Eternal Witness
40%inclusion224 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Regal Force
39%inclusion223 decks566 decks
29%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
39%inclusion219 decks566 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Empath
38%inclusion216 decks566 decks
29%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
37%inclusion212 decks566 decks
32%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
37%inclusion210 decks566 decks
35%synergy
Giant Adephage
34%inclusion195 decks566 decks
31%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
34%inclusion195 decks566 decks
28%synergy
Giant Ankheg
34%inclusion190 decks566 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
34%inclusion190 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
31%inclusion176 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
30%inclusion172 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
30%inclusion167 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Vigor
29%inclusion163 decks566 decks
17%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
28%inclusion159 decks566 decks
25%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
26%inclusion149 decks566 decks
2%synergy
It That Betrays
24%inclusion135 decks566 decks
22%synergy
Gene Pollinator
23%inclusion78 decks334 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
22%inclusion127 decks566 decks
19%synergy
Old Gnawbone
22%inclusion125 decks566 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion124 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
22%inclusion123 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
21%inclusion86 decks402 decks
19%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
21%inclusion118 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
21%inclusion112 decks539 decks
17%synergy
Arbor Elf
19%inclusion107 decks566 decks
-6%synergy
Woodfall Primus
19%inclusion107 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
18%inclusion65 decks352 decks
9%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
18%inclusion102 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Reclamation Sage
16%inclusion90 decks566 decks
-8%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
16%inclusion88 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Void Winnower
16%inclusion88 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
15%inclusion86 decks557 decks
13%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
15%inclusion87 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
14%inclusion81 decks564 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
14%inclusion78 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Bane of Progress
13%inclusion73 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
13%inclusion72 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Apex Devastator
13%inclusion71 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
13%inclusion71 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
35%inclusion200 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
31%inclusion173 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
29%inclusion166 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Collective Resistance
22%inclusion123 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Fog
18%inclusion102 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion93 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion83 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion80 decks566 decks
-6%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion72 decks566 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion71 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Horrid Vigor
13%inclusion71 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion67 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion67 decks566 decks
-8%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion60 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion60 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion58 decks566 decks
-6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion54 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.2%inclusion52 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Obscuring Haze
8.1%inclusion46 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Overprotect
8.0%inclusion45 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.6%inclusion43 decks566 decks
-10%synergy
Summoner's Pact
7.6%inclusion43 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.6%inclusion43 decks566 decks
-6%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.7%inclusion38 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.4%inclusion36 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Bite Down
5.5%inclusion31 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion279 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion277 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
49%inclusion275 decks566 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion274 decks566 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion221 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion190 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion187 decks566 decks
-6%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
23%inclusion130 decks566 decks
21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion125 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Harmonize
20%inclusion112 decks566 decks
-9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion110 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
15%inclusion87 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion83 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion81 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion73 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion72 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Season of Gathering
13%inclusion72 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion69 decks566 decks
-4%synergy
Soul's Majesty
10%inclusion59 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.1%inclusion44 decks485 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.8%inclusion50 decks566 decks
-11%synergy
Life's Legacy
8.7%inclusion49 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.0%inclusion45 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
8.0%inclusion45 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.0%inclusion34 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.0%inclusion34 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
49%inclusion279 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion265 decks566 decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
43%inclusion243 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
40%inclusion226 decks566 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion217 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
35%inclusion118 decks334 decks
33%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
33%inclusion184 decks566 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
28%inclusion156 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
18%inclusion103 decks557 decks
16%synergy
Monster Manual
18%inclusion102 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Exploration Broodship
18%inclusion62 decks348 decks
13%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
15%inclusion84 decks566 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion68 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
11%inclusion61 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
10%inclusion54 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
10%inclusion54 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.0%inclusion51 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
7%synergy
The Immortal Sun
8.0%inclusion45 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Shredder
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Clown Car
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
6.3%inclusion35 decks557 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.2%inclusion35 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Esika's Chariot
5.1%inclusion29 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.1%inclusion29 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
47%inclusion265 decks566 decks
24%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
43%inclusion243 decks566 decks
36%synergy
Lurking Predators
38%inclusion216 decks566 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
38%inclusion216 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Wild Growth
34%inclusion193 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
33%inclusion188 decks566 decks
30%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
28%inclusion157 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
28%inclusion156 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
27%inclusion155 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
26%inclusion149 decks566 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion123 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
17%inclusion99 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
17%inclusion99 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
17%inclusion94 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
16%inclusion89 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
15%inclusion84 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion76 decks566 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion71 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion67 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion62 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Immersion
10%inclusion55 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion55 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Colossification
8.3%inclusion47 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.3%inclusion47 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Earthcraft
8.1%inclusion46 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.9%inclusion39 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
3%synergy
The World Spell
6.0%inclusion34 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.3%inclusion30 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.1%inclusion46 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Invasion of Shandalar
7.2%inclusion41 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
25%inclusion139 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
15%inclusion87 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
11%inclusion60 decks566 decks
-9%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
8.8%inclusion50 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
7.2%inclusion41 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
47%inclusion266 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion264 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion251 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
40%inclusion138 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
39%inclusion218 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion194 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion164 decks566 decks
3%synergy
The Shire
29%inclusion162 decks566 decks
25%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion155 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion120 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion119 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
21%inclusion118 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion64 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion54 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion52 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.2%inclusion41 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.9%inclusion39 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.3%inclusion30 decks566 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion508 decks566 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
76%inclusion429 decks566 decks
73%synergy
Relic of Legends
64%inclusion365 decks566 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion243 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Paradise Mantle
24%inclusion134 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion91 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
16%inclusion90 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
15%inclusion83 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion76 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion59 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.6%inclusion43 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.1%inclusion40 decks566 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion541 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Holdout Settlement
65%inclusion370 decks566 decks
63%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
64%inclusion362 decks566 decks
62%synergy
Scene of the Crime
45%inclusion253 decks566 decks
43%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion250 decks566 decks
26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion125 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion107 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion83 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion72 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.2%inclusion52 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.7%inclusion32 decks566 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.5%inclusion31 decks566 decks
-2%synergy