Kona, Rescue Beastie (Commander) - Optimized

Kona, Rescue Beastie
Rank #226
240decks
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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
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Split
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Badgermole Cub
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
The Earth King
4.3%inclusion3 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
2.8%inclusion2 decks72 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
75%inclusion180 decks240 decks
65%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
65%inclusion156 decks240 decks
55%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
63%inclusion152 decks240 decks
55%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
57%inclusion138 decks240 decks
55%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
59%inclusion142 decks240 decks
53%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
54%inclusion130 decks240 decks
52%synergy
Apex Altisaur
58%inclusion139 decks240 decks
52%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
57%inclusion137 decks240 decks
50%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
57%inclusion137 decks240 decks
49%synergy
Terastodon
60%inclusion145 decks240 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
74%inclusion178 decks240 decks
35%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
65%inclusion155 decks240 decks
45%synergy
Llanowar Elves
63%inclusion151 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
63%inclusion150 decks240 decks
46%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
59%inclusion141 decks240 decks
45%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
58%inclusion139 decks240 decks
48%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion138 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
57%inclusion136 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion131 decks240 decks
30%synergy
The Great Henge
54%inclusion130 decks240 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
55%inclusion131 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Natural Order
43%inclusion103 decks240 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion83 decks240 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion75 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Crop Rotation
29%inclusion69 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25%inclusion60 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion51 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion50 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Vitality
53%inclusion128 decks240 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Empath
53%inclusion126 decks240 decks
43%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
51%inclusion122 decks240 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion118 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
48%inclusion114 decks240 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
47%inclusion113 decks240 decks
35%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
46%inclusion111 decks240 decks
41%synergy
Regal Force
46%inclusion111 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
45%inclusion109 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Eternal Witness
44%inclusion105 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
41%inclusion98 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
40%inclusion96 decks240 decks
37%synergy
Void Winnower
40%inclusion96 decks240 decks
38%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
40%inclusion96 decks240 decks
37%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
38%inclusion92 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
38%inclusion92 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
37%inclusion88 decks240 decks
35%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
35%inclusion85 decks240 decks
29%synergy
It That Betrays
34%inclusion81 decks240 decks
32%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
33%inclusion80 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Loam Dryad
32%inclusion76 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Old Gnawbone
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Titan of Industry
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
28%inclusion68 decks240 decks
27%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
28%inclusion67 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Giant Ankheg
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
26%inclusion63 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Vigor
25%inclusion59 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Giant Adephage
24%inclusion58 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
24%inclusion57 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion53 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Wandering Archaic
21%inclusion51 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Elf
20%inclusion48 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
Manglehorn
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Gene Pollinator
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
-9%synergy
Bane of Progress
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
53%inclusion128 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
45%inclusion108 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
40%inclusion95 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion72 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
26%inclusion63 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
25%inclusion61 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion58 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
22%inclusion53 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Fog
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Summoner's Pact
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
-7%synergy
Horrid Vigor
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
-9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Ram Through
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
-13%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Momentous Fall
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
-10%synergy
Autumn's Veil
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
-10%synergy
Overprotect
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion106 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
40%inclusion95 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion94 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
37%inclusion88 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
36%inclusion86 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion80 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion77 decks240 decks
-20%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion53 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion53 decks240 decks
-17%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
20%inclusion49 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion29 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
-7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Life's Legacy
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Season of Gathering
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Explore
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
-13%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
-11%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
50%inclusion121 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion80 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
31%inclusion75 decks240 decks
27%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
30%inclusion73 decks240 decks
29%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
23%inclusion56 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Winter Moon
21%inclusion50 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Exploration Broodship
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Monster Manual
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
10%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Clown Car
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Static Orb
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Winter Orb
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
6%synergy
The Immortal Sun
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Orb of Dreams
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Lurking Predators
44%inclusion106 decks240 decks
41%synergy
Unnatural Growth
40%inclusion97 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
40%inclusion96 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Wild Growth
39%inclusion93 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
36%inclusion87 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
34%inclusion81 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
33%inclusion78 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Greater Good
30%inclusion73 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
29%inclusion69 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
26%inclusion63 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Earthcraft
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Asceticism
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Strength
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Immersion
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
6%synergy
The World Spell
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Exploration
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
-11%synergy
Hall of Gemstone
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Invasion of Shandalar
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
24%inclusion58 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
-9%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Vivien Reid
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion125 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion120 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
40%inclusion59 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
40%inclusion95 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion95 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion86 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion81 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Woodland
30%inclusion73 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
30%inclusion72 decks240 decks
2%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion63 decks240 decks
6%synergy
The Shire
26%inclusion62 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion218 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
79%inclusion189 decks240 decks
76%synergy
Relic of Legends
57%inclusion137 decks240 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion101 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion235 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Holdout Settlement
73%inclusion174 decks240 decks
70%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
70%inclusion168 decks240 decks
68%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
51%inclusion122 decks240 decks
33%synergy
Scene of the Crime
36%inclusion86 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
20%inclusion49 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion29 decks240 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
3%synergy