Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Budget

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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
Origin of Metalbending
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
3%synergy
The Earth King
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Shared Roots
5.0%inclusion6 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Rocky Rebuke
2.8%inclusion7 decks253 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jaspera Sentinel
64%inclusion532 decks836 decks
61%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
59%inclusion494 decks836 decks
52%synergy
Terastodon
62%inclusion522 decks836 decks
50%synergy
Loam Dryad
52%inclusion431 decks836 decks
50%synergy
Giant Ankheg
53%inclusion442 decks836 decks
50%synergy
Giant Adephage
53%inclusion440 decks836 decks
49%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
51%inclusion426 decks836 decks
49%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
50%inclusion421 decks836 decks
49%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
64%inclusion533 decks836 decks
48%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
52%inclusion433 decks836 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
77%inclusion642 decks836 decks
38%synergy
Llanowar Elves
66%inclusion551 decks836 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
63%inclusion529 decks836 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion455 decks836 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Empath
47%inclusion397 decks836 decks
38%synergy
Harmonize
46%inclusion384 decks836 decks
18%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
45%inclusion380 decks836 decks
42%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion380 decks836 decks
-13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
45%inclusion379 decks836 decks
9%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
43%inclusion360 decks836 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion356 decks836 decks
-5%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
41%inclusion345 decks836 decks
30%synergy
Woodfall Primus
41%inclusion340 decks836 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
40%inclusion333 decks836 decks
36%synergy
Gene Pollinator
39%inclusion117 decks298 decks
38%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
36%inclusion301 decks836 decks
30%synergy
Reclamation Sage
36%inclusion299 decks836 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
34%inclusion287 decks836 decks
11%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
34%inclusion285 decks836 decks
33%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
30%inclusion248 decks836 decks
23%synergy
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
29%inclusion246 decks836 decks
28%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
29%inclusion246 decks836 decks
25%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
29%inclusion240 decks836 decks
27%synergy
Moldgraf Monstrosity
28%inclusion233 decks836 decks
27%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
27%inclusion223 decks836 decks
25%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
26%inclusion215 decks836 decks
17%synergy
Fear of Exposure
26%inclusion215 decks836 decks
25%synergy
Regal Behemoth
25%inclusion209 decks836 decks
22%synergy
Meteor Golem
25%inclusion206 decks836 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
24%inclusion204 decks836 decks
24%synergy
Titanoth Rex
22%inclusion188 decks836 decks
21%synergy
Quakestrider Ceratops
22%inclusion162 decks745 decks
18%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
20%inclusion171 decks836 decks
3%synergy
Eternal Witness
20%inclusion171 decks836 decks
-9%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
20%inclusion170 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
20%inclusion164 decks836 decks
14%synergy
Coliseum Behemoth
19%inclusion72 decks374 decks
18%synergy
Bane of Bala Ged
19%inclusion158 decks836 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion153 decks836 decks
0%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
18%inclusion150 decks836 decks
16%synergy
Thunderfoot Baloth
18%inclusion149 decks836 decks
11%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
17%inclusion144 decks836 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion137 decks836 decks
-8%synergy
Breaker of Armies
16%inclusion136 decks836 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
16%inclusion136 decks836 decks
10%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
16%inclusion135 decks836 decks
2%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
16%inclusion135 decks836 decks
14%synergy
Acidic Slime
16%inclusion133 decks836 decks
7%synergy
Hornet Queen
16%inclusion132 decks836 decks
9%synergy
Slavering Branchsnapper
16%inclusion131 decks836 decks
15%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
15%inclusion90 decks582 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Weapon
15%inclusion57 decks374 decks
14%synergy
Caller of the Pack
15%inclusion125 decks836 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Force
15%inclusion125 decks836 decks
12%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
15%inclusion123 decks836 decks
-19%synergy
Copper Host Crusher
15%inclusion122 decks836 decks
13%synergy
Aggressive Mammoth
14%inclusion120 decks836 decks
11%synergy
Pelakka Wurm
12%inclusion101 decks836 decks
9%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
11%inclusion91 decks836 decks
10%synergy
Insidious Fungus
10%inclusion85 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Horrid Vigor
42%inclusion355 decks836 decks
38%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
38%inclusion318 decks836 decks
19%synergy
Return to Nature
34%inclusion284 decks836 decks
18%synergy
Fog
33%inclusion274 decks836 decks
17%synergy
Ram Through
24%inclusion200 decks836 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
21%inclusion174 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Overprotect
19%inclusion155 decks836 decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion150 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Bite Down
16%inclusion130 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Naturalize
12%inclusion103 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion102 decks836 decks
-8%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion100 decks836 decks
-8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion82 decks836 decks
1%synergy
Broken Wings
9.1%inclusion76 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
8.6%inclusion72 decks836 decks
-4%synergy
Royal Treatment
8.3%inclusion69 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.3%inclusion69 decks836 decks
-11%synergy
Defend the Rider
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
8.1%inclusion68 decks836 decks
-11%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.0%inclusion39 decks488 decks
3%synergy
Peerless Recycling
7.3%inclusion61 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.7%inclusion48 decks836 decks
-5%synergy
Gather Courage
5.7%inclusion48 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Giant Growth
5.5%inclusion46 decks836 decks
2%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
5.4%inclusion16 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
5.3%inclusion44 decks836 decks
-4%synergy
Blossoming Defense
5.3%inclusion44 decks836 decks
0%synergy
Ranger's Guile
5.1%inclusion43 decks836 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Coordinated Clobbering
43%inclusion359 decks836 decks
41%synergy
Explore
41%inclusion341 decks836 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
29%inclusion240 decks836 decks
-2%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
28%inclusion236 decks835 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion220 decks836 decks
-13%synergy
Bushwhack
22%inclusion187 decks836 decks
13%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
19%inclusion155 decks836 decks
-2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion134 decks836 decks
-2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
14%inclusion121 decks836 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion100 decks836 decks
-26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion98 decks836 decks
-1%synergy
Overrun
11%inclusion95 decks836 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.0%inclusion75 decks836 decks
2%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
7.1%inclusion59 decks836 decks
-5%synergy
Lead the Stampede
6.9%inclusion58 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6.5%inclusion54 decks836 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.0%inclusion50 decks836 decks
-14%synergy
Wear Down
6.0%inclusion50 decks836 decks
4%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
5.6%inclusion47 decks836 decks
4%synergy
Roamer's Routine
5.5%inclusion27 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Parting
5.3%inclusion44 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.2%inclusion39 decks745 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sledge-Class Seedship
38%inclusion114 decks303 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion283 decks836 decks
1%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
29%inclusion239 decks836 decks
28%synergy
Emerald Medallion
26%inclusion217 decks836 decks
-17%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
24%inclusion143 decks584 decks
22%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
21%inclusion174 decks836 decks
21%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
17%inclusion53 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
14%inclusion117 decks836 decks
13%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion110 decks836 decks
12%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
11%inclusion92 decks836 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Shredder
9.1%inclusion76 decks836 decks
7%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
9.0%inclusion75 decks836 decks
-3%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.7%inclusion73 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Esika's Chariot
8.7%inclusion73 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Sky Skiff
8.1%inclusion68 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Dreadmask
8.0%inclusion67 decks836 decks
7%synergy
Icy Manipulator
7.9%inclusion66 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Mobile Homestead
7.8%inclusion65 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
7.6%inclusion24 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.5%inclusion63 decks836 decks
7%synergy
Atmospheric Greenhouse
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion54 decks836 decks
-18%synergy
Raiders' Karve
5.9%inclusion49 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
5.8%inclusion18 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
5.3%inclusion44 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Cement Shoes
5.1%inclusion43 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
41%inclusion340 decks836 decks
14%synergy
Colossal Majesty
36%inclusion302 decks836 decks
22%synergy
Unnatural Growth
32%inclusion265 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Colossification
27%inclusion227 decks836 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
23%inclusion193 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Immersion
21%inclusion175 decks836 decks
20%synergy
The World Spell
19%inclusion159 decks836 decks
18%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion118 decks836 decks
-9%synergy
Hunter's Talent
12%inclusion104 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Karametra's Favor
12%inclusion97 decks836 decks
11%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
11%inclusion90 decks836 decks
7%synergy
Lignify
11%inclusion89 decks836 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion80 decks836 decks
-2%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
8.0%inclusion67 decks836 decks
-5%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Grounds
7.5%inclusion63 decks836 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Strength
7.4%inclusion62 decks835 decks
6%synergy
Primeval Bounty
7.3%inclusion61 decks836 decks
4%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.2%inclusion60 decks836 decks
0%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
6.9%inclusion58 decks836 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
6.1%inclusion51 decks836 decks
-7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.0%inclusion50 decks836 decks
3%synergy
Moldering Gym // Weight Room
5.1%inclusion43 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
17%inclusion143 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Vivien Reid
14%inclusion116 decks836 decks
10%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
6.9%inclusion58 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
6.9%inclusion58 decks836 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
42%inclusion349 decks836 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion278 decks836 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion148 decks836 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion138 decks836 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion124 decks836 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion87 decks836 decks
-1%synergy
The Shire
6.9%inclusion58 decks836 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion55 decks836 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion591 decks836 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
63%inclusion523 decks836 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion383 decks836 decks
18%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
35%inclusion296 decks836 decks
34%synergy
Relic of Legends
31%inclusion263 decks836 decks
29%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
25%inclusion209 decks836 decks
24%synergy
Veloheart Bike
16%inclusion92 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Flywheel Racer
13%inclusion108 decks836 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion98 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion87 decks836 decks
2%synergy
Moss Diamond
8.5%inclusion71 decks836 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion68 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.1%inclusion30 decks488 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion836 decks836 decks
4%synergy
Holdout Settlement
51%inclusion427 decks836 decks
49%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
48%inclusion403 decks836 decks
46%synergy
Scene of the Crime
37%inclusion306 decks836 decks
35%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion182 decks836 decks
-4%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion153 decks836 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion98 decks836 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion82 decks836 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion73 decks836 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
8.0%inclusion67 decks836 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion66 decks836 decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.3%inclusion53 decks836 decks
-7%synergy
Command Bridge
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
5%synergy