Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Core

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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
2.2%inclusion4 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Spry and Mighty
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Sapling Nursery
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jaspera Sentinel
61%inclusion601 decks982 decks
58%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
62%inclusion613 decks982 decks
55%synergy
Terastodon
63%inclusion622 decks982 decks
51%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
62%inclusion611 decks982 decks
46%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
52%inclusion511 decks982 decks
45%synergy
Loam Dryad
46%inclusion451 decks982 decks
44%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion801 decks982 decks
43%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
44%inclusion428 decks982 decks
42%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
50%inclusion491 decks982 decks
42%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
47%inclusion465 decks982 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Beast Within
60%inclusion590 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
59%inclusion576 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
58%inclusion571 decks982 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion538 decks982 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion490 decks982 decks
14%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
49%inclusion477 decks982 decks
38%synergy
Elvish Mystic
46%inclusion447 decks982 decks
-1%synergy
Emerald Medallion
44%inclusion433 decks982 decks
1%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
43%inclusion425 decks982 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion422 decks982 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
6.5%inclusion64 decks982 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Citanul Stalwart
42%inclusion413 decks982 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Vitality
40%inclusion394 decks982 decks
34%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
40%inclusion393 decks982 decks
36%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
40%inclusion393 decks982 decks
34%synergy
Giant Adephage
40%inclusion393 decks982 decks
37%synergy
Apex Altisaur
40%inclusion392 decks982 decks
34%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
40%inclusion389 decks982 decks
30%synergy
Giant Ankheg
39%inclusion382 decks982 decks
36%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
39%inclusion380 decks982 decks
35%synergy
Titan of Industry
36%inclusion349 decks982 decks
32%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
35%inclusion345 decks982 decks
17%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
35%inclusion341 decks982 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Empath
34%inclusion338 decks982 decks
25%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion334 decks982 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
34%inclusion331 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
30%inclusion296 decks982 decks
17%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
30%inclusion295 decks982 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
30%inclusion295 decks982 decks
27%synergy
Regal Force
29%inclusion285 decks982 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion284 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Woodfall Primus
29%inclusion283 decks982 decks
26%synergy
Gene Pollinator
26%inclusion70 decks266 decks
25%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
26%inclusion253 decks982 decks
19%synergy
Reclamation Sage
25%inclusion248 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
25%inclusion242 decks982 decks
-8%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
22%inclusion216 decks982 decks
20%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
22%inclusion214 decks982 decks
16%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
21%inclusion206 decks982 decks
15%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
20%inclusion197 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
19%inclusion187 decks982 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
19%inclusion184 decks982 decks
12%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
19%inclusion182 decks982 decks
4%synergy
Fear of Exposure
18%inclusion179 decks982 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion178 decks982 decks
-1%synergy
Vigor
17%inclusion163 decks982 decks
5%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
16%inclusion162 decks982 decks
10%synergy
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
15%inclusion151 decks982 decks
14%synergy
Regal Behemoth
15%inclusion147 decks982 decks
12%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
15%inclusion146 decks982 decks
14%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
15%inclusion114 decks774 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
14%inclusion76 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Old Gnawbone
14%inclusion137 decks982 decks
10%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
14%inclusion106 decks774 decks
3%synergy
Meteor Golem
14%inclusion134 decks982 decks
12%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
14%inclusion134 decks982 decks
11%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
13%inclusion132 decks982 decks
12%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
13%inclusion131 decks982 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion131 decks982 decks
-11%synergy
Hornet Queen
13%inclusion128 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion340 decks982 decks
-12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
26%inclusion253 decks982 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
25%inclusion248 decks982 decks
13%synergy
Horrid Vigor
24%inclusion239 decks981 decks
20%synergy
Fog
22%inclusion218 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion214 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
19%inclusion182 decks982 decks
12%synergy
Return to Nature
18%inclusion176 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion156 decks982 decks
-4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion155 decks982 decks
3%synergy
Ram Through
15%inclusion148 decks982 decks
-7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
15%inclusion148 decks982 decks
-9%synergy
Overprotect
14%inclusion139 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion135 decks982 decks
-6%synergy
Hunter's Insight
14%inclusion135 decks982 decks
1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion105 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion98 decks982 decks
-8%synergy
Momentous Fall
10%inclusion94 decks982 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
7.3%inclusion72 decks982 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.9%inclusion58 decks982 decks
-5%synergy
Bite Down
5.9%inclusion58 decks982 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
41%inclusion401 decks982 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion388 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion349 decks982 decks
-4%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
32%inclusion317 decks982 decks
31%synergy
Harmonize
30%inclusion294 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion274 decks982 decks
0%synergy
Explore
27%inclusion262 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion189 decks982 decks
1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion183 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
18%inclusion175 decks977 decks
16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion175 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
15%inclusion148 decks982 decks
-5%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion131 decks982 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion121 decks982 decks
-7%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion105 decks982 decks
1%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion105 decks982 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion104 decks982 decks
-4%synergy
Season of Gathering
10%inclusion101 decks982 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
10%inclusion94 decks982 decks
3%synergy
Life's Legacy
8.9%inclusion87 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion70 decks982 decks
1%synergy
Overrun
6.0%inclusion59 decks982 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion349 decks982 decks
11%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
32%inclusion85 decks268 decks
30%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
31%inclusion308 decks982 decks
30%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion222 decks982 decks
0%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
19%inclusion190 decks982 decks
17%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
19%inclusion105 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
19%inclusion185 decks982 decks
18%synergy
Monster Manual
15%inclusion145 decks982 decks
11%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
14%inclusion133 decks982 decks
13%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
13%inclusion132 decks982 decks
13%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
13%inclusion131 decks982 decks
8%synergy
Esika's Chariot
13%inclusion125 decks982 decks
12%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
12%inclusion117 decks982 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Shredder
12%inclusion113 decks982 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion110 decks982 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
11%inclusion109 decks982 decks
11%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion100 decks982 decks
9%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
10%inclusion27 decks269 decks
9%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion96 decks982 decks
9%synergy
Reaver Titan
10%inclusion95 decks982 decks
9%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
9.4%inclusion52 decks554 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.3%inclusion72 decks982 decks
7%synergy
Mobile Homestead
5.6%inclusion55 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.6%inclusion55 decks982 decks
-6%synergy
Clown Car
5.5%inclusion54 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
5.4%inclusion53 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.3%inclusion52 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.3%inclusion52 decks982 decks
-12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.2%inclusion51 decks982 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.1%inclusion50 decks982 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
42%inclusion414 decks982 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
31%inclusion300 decks982 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion264 decks982 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Majesty
27%inclusion263 decks982 decks
13%synergy
Lurking Predators
22%inclusion213 decks982 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion208 decks982 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
19%inclusion191 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
19%inclusion190 decks982 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19%inclusion188 decks982 decks
-2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
19%inclusion187 decks982 decks
-3%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
18%inclusion180 decks982 decks
15%synergy
Elemental Bond
16%inclusion160 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Colossification
15%inclusion148 decks982 decks
11%synergy
Asceticism
15%inclusion147 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
14%inclusion142 decks982 decks
7%synergy
The World Spell
14%inclusion133 decks982 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Immersion
13%inclusion131 decks982 decks
13%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
12%inclusion120 decks982 decks
9%synergy
Mana Reflection
11%inclusion104 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Elven Chorus
9.4%inclusion92 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Talent
8.2%inclusion81 decks982 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.3%inclusion72 decks982 decks
-10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.1%inclusion70 decks982 decks
-1%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.1%inclusion70 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Lignify
7.1%inclusion70 decks982 decks
0%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.9%inclusion68 decks982 decks
-7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.8%inclusion67 decks982 decks
-4%synergy
Karametra's Favor
5.8%inclusion57 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Primeval Bounty
5.6%inclusion55 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.5%inclusion54 decks982 decks
0%synergy
Tectonic Split
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Abundance
5.1%inclusion50 decks982 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Shandalar
7.5%inclusion74 decks982 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
23%inclusion221 decks982 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
13%inclusion126 decks982 decks
-6%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
12%inclusion120 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
9.4%inclusion92 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
8.0%inclusion79 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
46%inclusion455 decks982 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion431 decks982 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion368 decks982 decks
5%synergy
The Shire
26%inclusion252 decks982 decks
22%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
24%inclusion231 decks982 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion212 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion194 decks982 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion166 decks982 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion133 decks982 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion127 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion115 decks982 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion99 decks982 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion98 decks982 decks
-13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.2%inclusion71 decks982 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion70 decks982 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion792 decks982 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
76%inclusion747 decks982 decks
73%synergy
Relic of Legends
58%inclusion568 decks982 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion457 decks982 decks
19%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
27%inclusion262 decks982 decks
26%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
21%inclusion204 decks982 decks
20%synergy
Paradise Mantle
19%inclusion186 decks982 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion181 decks982 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion118 decks982 decks
4%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion51 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion95 decks982 decks
6%synergy
Veloheart Bike
7.7%inclusion42 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Flywheel Racer
7.4%inclusion73 decks982 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.3%inclusion52 decks982 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion971 decks982 decks
3%synergy
Holdout Settlement
58%inclusion568 decks982 decks
56%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
57%inclusion557 decks982 decks
54%synergy
Scene of the Crime
40%inclusion396 decks982 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
35%inclusion345 decks982 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion236 decks982 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion175 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion105 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion104 decks982 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
8.5%inclusion83 decks982 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion70 decks982 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion68 decks982 decks
-9%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.5%inclusion64 decks982 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion57 decks982 decks
-8%synergy