Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Optimized

Kona, Rescue Beastie
Rank #215
267decks
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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
4.6%inclusion6 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Sapling Nursery
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
77%inclusion205 decks267 decks
67%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
66%inclusion175 decks267 decks
57%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
57%inclusion152 decks267 decks
54%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
64%inclusion170 decks267 decks
54%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
56%inclusion149 decks267 decks
54%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
59%inclusion158 decks267 decks
53%synergy
Apex Altisaur
58%inclusion156 decks267 decks
52%synergy
Terastodon
63%inclusion168 decks267 decks
51%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
57%inclusion151 decks267 decks
50%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
57%inclusion152 decks267 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
72%inclusion193 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
66%inclusion175 decks267 decks
46%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
64%inclusion172 decks267 decks
48%synergy
Llanowar Elves
64%inclusion171 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
59%inclusion158 decks267 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion157 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
58%inclusion156 decks267 decks
48%synergy
Elvish Mystic
57%inclusion152 decks267 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
55%inclusion147 decks267 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion142 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
53%inclusion141 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Natural Order
42%inclusion112 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion92 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Crop Rotation
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion78 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Vitality
52%inclusion138 decks267 decks
45%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
51%inclusion136 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Empath
51%inclusion136 decks267 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion131 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
48%inclusion128 decks267 decks
35%synergy
Regal Force
48%inclusion127 decks267 decks
38%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
47%inclusion125 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
47%inclusion125 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
45%inclusion121 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Eternal Witness
42%inclusion112 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
40%inclusion107 decks267 decks
37%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
40%inclusion106 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
39%inclusion105 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
39%inclusion105 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
38%inclusion102 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Void Winnower
37%inclusion100 decks267 decks
35%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
37%inclusion100 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
37%inclusion99 decks267 decks
30%synergy
It That Betrays
34%inclusion92 decks267 decks
32%synergy
Loam Dryad
32%inclusion86 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Titan of Industry
32%inclusion85 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion84 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Old Gnawbone
31%inclusion82 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
29%inclusion77 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
28%inclusion75 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Giant Ankheg
28%inclusion75 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
27%inclusion71 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Giant Adephage
26%inclusion70 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Vigor
25%inclusion66 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion60 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Elf
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Wandering Archaic
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Gene Pollinator
20%inclusion34 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
19%inclusion40 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
18%inclusion48 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
18%inclusion47 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
17%inclusion45 decks258 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
16%inclusion44 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Manglehorn
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
15%inclusion41 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Woodfall Primus
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
45%inclusion121 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
42%inclusion111 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
31%inclusion82 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
25%inclusion68 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
25%inclusion68 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Chord of Calling
23%inclusion61 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
18%inclusion47 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Collective Resistance
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Fog
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Summoner's Pact
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Horrid Vigor
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Momentous Fall
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Ram Through
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
-10%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Autumn's Veil
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
-10%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Overprotect
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion116 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
41%inclusion109 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion103 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
39%inclusion103 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion91 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion89 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion84 decks267 decks
-21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion60 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion55 decks267 decks
-19%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion33 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Life's Legacy
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Season of Gathering
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion142 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Emerald Medallion
49%inclusion130 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
33%inclusion88 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion82 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
28%inclusion74 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
27%inclusion46 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
22%inclusion60 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
17%inclusion44 decks258 decks
14%synergy
Exploration Broodship
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Monster Manual
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
10%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Clown Car
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
0%synergy
The Immortal Sun
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Static Orb
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Orb of Dreams
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Lurking Predators
44%inclusion118 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Unnatural Growth
40%inclusion107 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
38%inclusion102 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion101 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
35%inclusion94 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
35%inclusion94 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
32%inclusion85 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Greater Good
31%inclusion82 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
29%inclusion77 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
26%inclusion70 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Earthcraft
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Defense of the Heart
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
18%inclusion48 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Split
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Asceticism
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Majesty
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Immersion
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
The World Spell
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
24%inclusion64 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
53%inclusion141 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
49%inclusion131 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
43%inclusion76 decks175 decks
31%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
42%inclusion111 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion106 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion95 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
34%inclusion91 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion89 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
16%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion73 decks267 decks
8%synergy
The Shire
27%inclusion72 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion241 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
77%inclusion205 decks267 decks
74%synergy
Relic of Legends
57%inclusion151 decks267 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion107 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion261 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Holdout Settlement
72%inclusion191 decks267 decks
69%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
70%inclusion186 decks267 decks
67%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
51%inclusion136 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Scene of the Crime
36%inclusion95 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
1%synergy