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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Spry and Mighty
3.7%inclusion4 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Sapling Nursery
2.8%inclusion3 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Groundchuck & Dirtbag
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Assert Perfection
0.9%inclusion1 decks108 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Worldspine Wurm
71%inclusion439 decks617 decks
63%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
68%inclusion417 decks617 decks
58%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
66%inclusion406 decks617 decks
57%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
60%inclusion372 decks617 decks
57%synergy
Terastodon
67%inclusion411 decks617 decks
55%synergy
Apex Altisaur
56%inclusion348 decks617 decks
50%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
52%inclusion319 decks617 decks
48%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
52%inclusion322 decks617 decks
46%synergy
Enduring Vitality
53%inclusion325 decks617 decks
46%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
51%inclusion313 decks617 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion508 decks617 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Elves
64%inclusion392 decks617 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion387 decks617 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
62%inclusion385 decks617 decks
4%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
60%inclusion370 decks617 decks
41%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
58%inclusion358 decks617 decks
42%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
55%inclusion339 decks617 decks
44%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
54%inclusion333 decks617 decks
18%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
52%inclusion322 decks617 decks
38%synergy
Elvish Mystic
52%inclusion322 decks617 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion191 decks617 decks
12%synergy
Natural Order
19%inclusion119 decks617 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion80 decks617 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion58 decks617 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.4%inclusion52 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.5%inclusion46 decks617 decks
-10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.3%inclusion39 decks617 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
52%inclusion320 decks617 decks
39%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
51%inclusion312 decks617 decks
34%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion274 decks617 decks
26%synergy
Titan of Industry
44%inclusion270 decks617 decks
40%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
42%inclusion259 decks617 decks
32%synergy
Loam Dryad
41%inclusion256 decks617 decks
40%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
41%inclusion255 decks617 decks
40%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
40%inclusion248 decks617 decks
31%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
40%inclusion246 decks617 decks
37%synergy
Eternal Witness
39%inclusion242 decks617 decks
11%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
39%inclusion241 decks617 decks
33%synergy
Regal Force
39%inclusion240 decks617 decks
29%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
39%inclusion239 decks617 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Empath
38%inclusion233 decks617 decks
29%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
37%inclusion228 decks617 decks
35%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
35%inclusion218 decks617 decks
29%synergy
Giant Adephage
34%inclusion209 decks617 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
34%inclusion209 decks617 decks
15%synergy
Giant Ankheg
34%inclusion208 decks617 decks
30%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion194 decks617 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
30%inclusion185 decks617 decks
-3%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
30%inclusion183 decks617 decks
23%synergy
Vigor
30%inclusion183 decks617 decks
18%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
29%inclusion177 decks617 decks
26%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
25%inclusion155 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Gene Pollinator
25%inclusion99 decks395 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
24%inclusion147 decks617 decks
20%synergy
It That Betrays
24%inclusion145 decks617 decks
21%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
23%inclusion139 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Old Gnawbone
22%inclusion137 decks617 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
22%inclusion99 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion131 decks617 decks
9%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
21%inclusion129 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
20%inclusion124 decks617 decks
5%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
20%inclusion81 decks413 decks
11%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
19%inclusion115 decks614 decks
11%synergy
Woodfall Primus
19%inclusion115 decks617 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion103 decks617 decks
-8%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
16%inclusion100 decks617 decks
2%synergy
Void Winnower
16%inclusion97 decks617 decks
14%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
15%inclusion94 decks609 decks
13%synergy
Reclamation Sage
15%inclusion92 decks617 decks
-8%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
15%inclusion91 decks617 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
15%inclusion69 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
14%inclusion86 decks615 decks
13%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
13%inclusion79 decks617 decks
-3%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
13%inclusion79 decks617 decks
9%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
12%inclusion74 decks617 decks
0%synergy
Apex Devastator
12%inclusion72 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Bane of Progress
12%inclusion71 decks617 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
35%inclusion216 decks617 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
31%inclusion192 decks617 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
29%inclusion181 decks617 decks
23%synergy
Collective Resistance
22%inclusion134 decks617 decks
9%synergy
Fog
19%inclusion116 decks617 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion99 decks617 decks
-4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion91 decks617 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion90 decks617 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion83 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion80 decks617 decks
-7%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion78 decks617 decks
-9%synergy
Horrid Vigor
12%inclusion77 decks617 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion74 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion70 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion67 decks617 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion65 decks617 decks
-5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion62 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion61 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Overprotect
8.4%inclusion52 decks617 decks
-1%synergy
Summoner's Pact
7.9%inclusion49 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.8%inclusion48 decks617 decks
-10%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.8%inclusion48 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.6%inclusion47 decks617 decks
-5%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.0%inclusion43 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.6%inclusion41 decks617 decks
-2%synergy
Bite Down
5.3%inclusion33 decks617 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
49%inclusion301 decks617 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion298 decks617 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion294 decks617 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion290 decks617 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion240 decks617 decks
11%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion207 decks617 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion199 decks617 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
23%inclusion143 decks617 decks
10%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
23%inclusion142 decks617 decks
22%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
20%inclusion123 decks617 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion119 decks617 decks
-9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion103 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion95 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion86 decks617 decks
-8%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion81 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Season of Gathering
13%inclusion79 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion79 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion78 decks617 decks
-3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
10%inclusion60 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.4%inclusion51 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.8%inclusion54 decks617 decks
-11%synergy
Life's Legacy
8.8%inclusion54 decks617 decks
2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.3%inclusion51 decks617 decks
-3%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
8.1%inclusion50 decks617 decks
7%synergy
Bushwhack
7.3%inclusion45 decks617 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.6%inclusion41 decks617 decks
-14%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.3%inclusion39 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.8%inclusion36 decks617 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.5%inclusion34 decks617 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
49%inclusion300 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion287 decks617 decks
22%synergy
The Great Henge
44%inclusion272 decks617 decks
21%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
40%inclusion247 decks617 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion233 decks617 decks
5%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
35%inclusion140 decks395 decks
33%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
31%inclusion194 decks617 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
27%inclusion167 decks617 decks
23%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
19%inclusion113 decks609 decks
16%synergy
Monster Manual
18%inclusion114 decks617 decks
15%synergy
Exploration Broodship
18%inclusion73 decks409 decks
13%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
15%inclusion93 decks617 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion71 decks617 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion62 decks617 decks
10%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
9.4%inclusion58 decks617 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
9.2%inclusion57 decks617 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.1%inclusion56 decks617 decks
8%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
8.3%inclusion33 decks396 decks
7%synergy
The Immortal Sun
7.8%inclusion48 decks617 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.3%inclusion45 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Shredder
6.8%inclusion42 decks617 decks
5%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
6.5%inclusion40 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.3%inclusion39 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Clown Car
6.3%inclusion39 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
5.9%inclusion36 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.3%inclusion33 decks617 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
46%inclusion284 decks617 decks
23%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
43%inclusion264 decks617 decks
36%synergy
Lurking Predators
38%inclusion236 decks617 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
38%inclusion235 decks617 decks
20%synergy
Wild Growth
34%inclusion210 decks617 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
33%inclusion204 decks617 decks
30%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
29%inclusion176 decks617 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
28%inclusion170 decks617 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
28%inclusion170 decks617 decks
11%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
25%inclusion156 decks617 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion136 decks617 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Bond
18%inclusion110 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
18%inclusion108 decks617 decks
10%synergy
Asceticism
17%inclusion103 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
16%inclusion100 decks617 decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion89 decks617 decks
-8%synergy
Colossal Majesty
14%inclusion88 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
13%inclusion41 decks326 decks
11%synergy
Mana Reflection
12%inclusion77 decks617 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion71 decks617 decks
-2%synergy
Tectonic Split
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion67 decks617 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Immersion
10%inclusion61 decks617 decks
9%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
9.4%inclusion58 decks617 decks
-3%synergy
Earthcraft
8.8%inclusion54 decks617 decks
7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.1%inclusion50 decks617 decks
-3%synergy
Colossification
8.1%inclusion50 decks617 decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.8%inclusion42 decks617 decks
5%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
6.2%inclusion38 decks617 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
0%synergy
The World Spell
5.7%inclusion35 decks617 decks
5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.0%inclusion31 decks617 decks
-3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.9%inclusion55 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Invasion of Shandalar
7.1%inclusion44 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
23%inclusion144 decks617 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
16%inclusion96 decks617 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
11%inclusion69 decks617 decks
-8%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
8.4%inclusion52 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
8.1%inclusion50 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
7.1%inclusion44 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion298 decks617 decks
16%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
48%inclusion297 decks617 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion274 decks617 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
42%inclusion169 decks406 decks
29%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
39%inclusion242 decks617 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion209 decks617 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion179 decks617 decks
3%synergy
The Shire
29%inclusion177 decks617 decks
25%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion168 decks617 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
21%inclusion130 decks617 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion129 decks617 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion126 decks617 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion76 decks617 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
9.1%inclusion56 decks617 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion54 decks617 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.3%inclusion45 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
7.3%inclusion45 decks617 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.2%inclusion38 decks617 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion550 decks617 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Drum
75%inclusion464 decks617 decks
72%synergy
Relic of Legends
63%inclusion388 decks617 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion257 decks617 decks
14%synergy
Paradise Mantle
24%inclusion150 decks617 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion102 decks617 decks
8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
16%inclusion98 decks617 decks
15%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
14%inclusion87 decks617 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion81 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
13%inclusion70 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.0%inclusion43 decks617 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion42 decks617 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion591 decks617 decks
0%synergy
Holdout Settlement
65%inclusion403 decks617 decks
63%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
65%inclusion398 decks617 decks
62%synergy
Scene of the Crime
45%inclusion277 decks617 decks
43%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion274 decks617 decks
26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
23%inclusion143 decks617 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion112 decks617 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion95 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion79 decks617 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion61 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
7.0%inclusion43 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.3%inclusion33 decks617 decks
-2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion31 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.0%inclusion31 decks617 decks
-5%synergy