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
Formidable Speaker
3.0%inclusion8 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Sapling Nursery
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Spry and Mighty
1.3%inclusion1 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Chomping Changeling
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Aurora Awakener
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Worldspine Wurm
71%inclusion430 decks608 decks
63%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
60%inclusion365 decks608 decks
57%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
67%inclusion408 decks608 decks
57%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
65%inclusion397 decks608 decks
57%synergy
Terastodon
67%inclusion405 decks608 decks
55%synergy
Apex Altisaur
57%inclusion344 decks608 decks
50%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
51%inclusion313 decks608 decks
47%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
53%inclusion320 decks608 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Vitality
53%inclusion320 decks608 decks
46%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
51%inclusion311 decks608 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion500 decks608 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Elves
64%inclusion388 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion377 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
62%inclusion377 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
60%inclusion362 decks608 decks
40%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
57%inclusion348 decks608 decks
42%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
55%inclusion333 decks608 decks
44%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
54%inclusion327 decks608 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
52%inclusion319 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
52%inclusion315 decks608 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
30%inclusion184 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Natural Order
19%inclusion116 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion79 decks608 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion56 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.9%inclusion48 decks608 decks
-10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Kogla, the Titan Ape
52%inclusion314 decks608 decks
38%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
51%inclusion308 decks608 decks
34%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion269 decks608 decks
26%synergy
Titan of Industry
44%inclusion267 decks608 decks
40%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
42%inclusion254 decks608 decks
32%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
41%inclusion250 decks608 decks
31%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
41%inclusion250 decks608 decks
39%synergy
Loam Dryad
41%inclusion249 decks608 decks
39%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
40%inclusion242 decks608 decks
37%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
40%inclusion241 decks608 decks
34%synergy
Eternal Witness
39%inclusion240 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Empath
39%inclusion236 decks608 decks
30%synergy
Regal Force
39%inclusion235 decks608 decks
29%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
38%inclusion234 decks608 decks
33%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
37%inclusion223 decks608 decks
35%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
35%inclusion214 decks608 decks
29%synergy
Giant Adephage
34%inclusion208 decks608 decks
31%synergy
Giant Ankheg
34%inclusion206 decks608 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
34%inclusion204 decks608 decks
15%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion190 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
31%inclusion188 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
30%inclusion180 decks608 decks
23%synergy
Vigor
29%inclusion178 decks608 decks
18%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
28%inclusion170 decks608 decks
25%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
25%inclusion153 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Gene Pollinator
25%inclusion95 decks386 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
23%inclusion142 decks608 decks
20%synergy
It That Betrays
23%inclusion142 decks608 decks
21%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
23%inclusion133 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Old Gnawbone
22%inclusion134 decks608 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
22%inclusion97 decks448 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion131 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
21%inclusion129 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
20%inclusion123 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
19%inclusion78 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
19%inclusion113 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Woodfall Primus
18%inclusion111 decks608 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion106 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
16%inclusion96 decks600 decks
13%synergy
Void Winnower
16%inclusion97 decks608 decks
14%synergy
Reclamation Sage
15%inclusion94 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
15%inclusion93 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
15%inclusion68 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
15%inclusion89 decks608 decks
13%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
14%inclusion84 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
13%inclusion78 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
13%inclusion78 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Bane of Progress
12%inclusion73 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
12%inclusion73 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Apex Devastator
12%inclusion73 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
35%inclusion213 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
31%inclusion187 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
30%inclusion180 decks608 decks
23%synergy
Collective Resistance
22%inclusion134 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Fog
18%inclusion111 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion100 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion90 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion86 decks608 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion81 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion79 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion79 decks608 decks
-9%synergy
Horrid Vigor
13%inclusion76 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion73 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion67 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion67 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion64 decks608 decks
-5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion61 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion59 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Summoner's Pact
8.2%inclusion50 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Overprotect
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.7%inclusion47 decks608 decks
-5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.7%inclusion47 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
-10%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.1%inclusion43 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.7%inclusion41 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Bite Down
5.3%inclusion32 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
49%inclusion296 decks608 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion295 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion287 decks608 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion286 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion231 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion204 decks608 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion197 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
23%inclusion141 decks608 decks
22%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
23%inclusion139 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion118 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion118 decks608 decks
-9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion101 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion93 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion84 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion81 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion79 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Season of Gathering
13%inclusion77 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion76 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Soul's Majesty
10%inclusion61 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.4%inclusion50 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.7%inclusion53 decks608 decks
-11%synergy
Life's Legacy
8.7%inclusion53 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Bushwhack
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.9%inclusion42 decks608 decks
-13%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.3%inclusion38 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.9%inclusion36 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.8%inclusion35 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
49%inclusion295 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion280 decks608 decks
22%synergy
The Great Henge
44%inclusion266 decks608 decks
21%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
40%inclusion244 decks608 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion232 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
34%inclusion131 decks386 decks
32%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
31%inclusion190 decks608 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
27%inclusion165 decks608 decks
23%synergy
Exploration Broodship
19%inclusion75 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
19%inclusion112 decks600 decks
16%synergy
Monster Manual
19%inclusion113 decks608 decks
15%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
15%inclusion91 decks608 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion74 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
11%inclusion64 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
9.0%inclusion55 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
8.3%inclusion32 decks387 decks
7%synergy
The Immortal Sun
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.2%inclusion44 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Shredder
7.1%inclusion43 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
6.6%inclusion40 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Clown Car
6.6%inclusion40 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
6.0%inclusion36 decks600 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.4%inclusion33 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Esika's Chariot
5.3%inclusion32 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
46%inclusion280 decks608 decks
23%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
43%inclusion262 decks608 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
38%inclusion233 decks608 decks
20%synergy
Lurking Predators
38%inclusion232 decks608 decks
35%synergy
Wild Growth
34%inclusion207 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
33%inclusion200 decks608 decks
30%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
29%inclusion175 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
27%inclusion166 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
27%inclusion163 decks608 decks
14%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
25%inclusion153 decks608 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion135 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Bond
18%inclusion107 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
17%inclusion105 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Asceticism
17%inclusion102 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
16%inclusion99 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Majesty
14%inclusion88 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion85 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
13%inclusion40 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Mana Reflection
12%inclusion75 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion72 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion68 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Split
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Immersion
10%inclusion61 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Earthcraft
8.7%inclusion53 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.2%inclusion50 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Colossification
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.9%inclusion42 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
6.4%inclusion39 decks608 decks
3%synergy
The World Spell
5.8%inclusion35 decks608 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.0%inclusion55 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Invasion of Shandalar
7.1%inclusion43 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
23%inclusion142 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
15%inclusion94 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
11%inclusion68 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
8.6%inclusion52 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.9%inclusion48 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
6.9%inclusion42 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
48%inclusion290 decks608 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion288 decks608 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion267 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
40%inclusion160 decks397 decks
27%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
39%inclusion236 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion208 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion176 decks608 decks
3%synergy
The Shire
28%inclusion173 decks608 decks
25%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion166 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
21%inclusion129 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion127 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion127 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion74 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion54 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.4%inclusion45 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
7.4%inclusion45 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion544 decks608 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
75%inclusion454 decks608 decks
72%synergy
Relic of Legends
63%inclusion383 decks608 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion255 decks608 decks
14%synergy
Paradise Mantle
24%inclusion146 decks608 decks
23%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
16%inclusion99 decks608 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion98 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
14%inclusion87 decks608 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion79 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion67 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.2%inclusion44 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.7%inclusion41 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion583 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Holdout Settlement
65%inclusion398 decks608 decks
63%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
64%inclusion392 decks608 decks
62%synergy
Scene of the Crime
45%inclusion271 decks608 decks
43%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion269 decks608 decks
26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
23%inclusion139 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion114 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion93 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion79 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion59 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion43 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.3%inclusion32 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.1%inclusion31 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.1%inclusion31 decks608 decks
-5%synergy