Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Kona, Rescue Beastie
Rank #211
59decks
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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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The Legend of Kyoshi
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
The Earth King
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Audience
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Terastodon
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Giant Adephage
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Loam Dryad
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Giant Ankheg
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Llanowar Elves
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Empath
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Elvish Mystic
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Natural Order
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Gene Pollinator
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Woodfall Primus
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Arbor Elf
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Reclamation Sage
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Titan of Industry
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Regal Behemoth
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Eternal Witness
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Regal Force
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Apex Altisaur
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Moldgraf Monstrosity
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Fear of Exposure
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Coliseum Behemoth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Quakestrider Ceratops
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Meteor Golem
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Thunderfoot Baloth
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Weapon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Bane of Bala Ged
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Aggressive Mammoth
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Drover Grizzly
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Snakeskin Veil
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Return to Nature
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Horrid Vigor
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Collective Resistance
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ram Through
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fog
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Bite Down
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Overprotect
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-33%synergy
Momentous Fall
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Naturalize
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Royal Treatment
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Defend the Rider
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Peerless Recycling
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Reclaim
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Arachnogenesis
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Shared Summons
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Harrow
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Gift of the Viper
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Harmonize
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Bushwhack
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Explore
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Soul's Majesty
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Overrun
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Life's Legacy
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Wear Down
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Threats Undetected
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Adventurous Impulse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Primal Command
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Core
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Pest Infestation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Commune with Nature
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sledge-Class Seedship
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Emerald Medallion
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Exploration Broodship
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Hedge Shredder
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Esika's Chariot
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Heart of Kiran
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Monster Manual
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mobile Homestead
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rover Blades
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Earthrumbler
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Karve
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Dreadmask
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sky Skiff
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Bow
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cybership
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Knight Paladin
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Bomat Bazaar Barge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Colossal Majesty
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Elemental Bond
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Colossification
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Immersion
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Strength
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
The World Spell
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lurking Predators
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lignify
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Hunter's Talent
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of Ferocity
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Primeval Bounty
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
A Realm Reborn
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Shandalar
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vivien Reid
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Vivien on the Hunt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
The Shire
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Slippery Karst
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the Indomitable
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Relic of Legends
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Veloheart Bike
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Flywheel Racer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Moss Diamond
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Holdout Settlement
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Scene of the Crime
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Command Bridge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy