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
Tectonic Split
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
6%synergy
The Earth King
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
0%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
4.6%inclusion7 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Worldspine Wurm
71%inclusion404 decks572 decks
63%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
60%inclusion346 decks572 decks
58%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
67%inclusion384 decks572 decks
57%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
65%inclusion372 decks572 decks
57%synergy
Terastodon
67%inclusion383 decks572 decks
55%synergy
Apex Altisaur
56%inclusion320 decks572 decks
50%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
51%inclusion293 decks572 decks
47%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
52%inclusion300 decks572 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Vitality
53%inclusion303 decks572 decks
46%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
56%inclusion318 decks572 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion470 decks572 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Elves
64%inclusion368 decks572 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion357 decks572 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
61%inclusion348 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
59%inclusion339 decks572 decks
40%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
57%inclusion327 decks572 decks
41%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
54%inclusion308 decks572 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
53%inclusion305 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
52%inclusion298 decks572 decks
35%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
52%inclusion297 decks572 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion175 decks572 decks
12%synergy
Natural Order
19%inclusion107 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion76 decks572 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion53 decks572 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.9%inclusion51 decks572 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion44 decks572 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.8%inclusion33 decks572 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
51%inclusion291 decks572 decks
38%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
50%inclusion288 decks572 decks
44%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion252 decks572 decks
26%synergy
Titan of Industry
44%inclusion251 decks572 decks
40%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
42%inclusion242 decks572 decks
32%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
42%inclusion240 decks572 decks
40%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
42%inclusion239 decks572 decks
31%synergy
Loam Dryad
41%inclusion236 decks572 decks
40%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
40%inclusion229 decks572 decks
37%synergy
Eternal Witness
40%inclusion227 decks572 decks
11%synergy
Regal Force
40%inclusion226 decks572 decks
29%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
39%inclusion224 decks572 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Empath
38%inclusion219 decks572 decks
29%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
37%inclusion214 decks572 decks
32%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
37%inclusion212 decks572 decks
35%synergy
Giant Adephage
35%inclusion198 decks572 decks
31%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
34%inclusion197 decks572 decks
28%synergy
Giant Ankheg
33%inclusion191 decks572 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion191 decks572 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
31%inclusion179 decks572 decks
-2%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion178 decks572 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
29%inclusion167 decks572 decks
22%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
28%inclusion163 decks572 decks
26%synergy
Vigor
28%inclusion163 decks572 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
26%inclusion149 decks572 decks
2%synergy
It That Betrays
24%inclusion137 decks572 decks
22%synergy
Gene Pollinator
23%inclusion80 decks342 decks
22%synergy
Old Gnawbone
23%inclusion129 decks572 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
23%inclusion129 decks572 decks
19%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
22%inclusion123 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion122 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
21%inclusion115 decks545 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
21%inclusion86 decks408 decks
18%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
21%inclusion118 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
19%inclusion68 decks360 decks
10%synergy
Woodfall Primus
19%inclusion107 decks572 decks
16%synergy
Arbor Elf
18%inclusion104 decks572 decks
-7%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
18%inclusion103 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Void Winnower
16%inclusion90 decks572 decks
14%synergy
Reclamation Sage
16%inclusion89 decks572 decks
-8%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
15%inclusion87 decks563 decks
13%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
15%inclusion86 decks572 decks
1%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
15%inclusion86 decks572 decks
13%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
14%inclusion81 decks570 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion60 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
14%inclusion78 decks572 decks
-3%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
13%inclusion73 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Apex Devastator
13%inclusion72 decks572 decks
4%synergy
Bane of Progress
12%inclusion71 decks572 decks
5%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
12%inclusion71 decks572 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
35%inclusion202 decks572 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
31%inclusion175 decks572 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
29%inclusion168 decks572 decks
23%synergy
Collective Resistance
21%inclusion122 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Fog
18%inclusion104 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion95 decks572 decks
-2%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion84 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion82 decks572 decks
-6%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion74 decks572 decks
-9%synergy
Horrid Vigor
13%inclusion72 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion72 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion69 decks572 decks
-8%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion67 decks572 decks
1%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion63 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion63 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion62 decks572 decks
-5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
9.3%inclusion53 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.3%inclusion53 decks572 decks
0%synergy
Overprotect
8.0%inclusion46 decks572 decks
-1%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.9%inclusion45 decks572 decks
1%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.7%inclusion44 decks572 decks
-10%synergy
Summoner's Pact
7.7%inclusion44 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.5%inclusion43 decks572 decks
-6%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.6%inclusion38 decks572 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.5%inclusion37 decks572 decks
-3%synergy
Bite Down
5.6%inclusion32 decks572 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion281 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion278 decks572 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion277 decks572 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
48%inclusion277 decks572 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion221 decks572 decks
10%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion192 decks572 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion188 decks572 decks
-7%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
23%inclusion130 decks572 decks
21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion126 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
20%inclusion114 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion111 decks572 decks
-9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion90 decks572 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion86 decks572 decks
1%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion83 decks572 decks
-7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion76 decks572 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion73 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion71 decks572 decks
-4%synergy
Season of Gathering
12%inclusion71 decks572 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Majesty
10%inclusion59 decks572 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.2%inclusion45 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.9%inclusion51 decks572 decks
-11%synergy
Life's Legacy
8.7%inclusion50 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.0%inclusion46 decks572 decks
-3%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
7.9%inclusion45 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
7.3%inclusion42 decks572 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.2%inclusion41 decks572 decks
-13%synergy
Tooth and Nail
5.8%inclusion33 decks572 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.6%inclusion32 decks572 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.4%inclusion31 decks572 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
49%inclusion281 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion270 decks572 decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
43%inclusion245 decks572 decks
20%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
40%inclusion229 decks572 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion218 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
34%inclusion117 decks342 decks
32%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
31%inclusion180 decks572 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
28%inclusion158 decks572 decks
23%synergy
Exploration Broodship
19%inclusion66 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Monster Manual
19%inclusion106 decks572 decks
15%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
18%inclusion103 decks563 decks
16%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
15%inclusion85 decks572 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion69 decks572 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion60 decks572 decks
10%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
9.4%inclusion54 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
9.1%inclusion52 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.9%inclusion51 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
6%synergy
The Immortal Sun
7.9%inclusion45 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Shredder
7.3%inclusion42 decks572 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.0%inclusion40 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
6.6%inclusion38 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Clown Car
6.5%inclusion37 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
6.2%inclusion35 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.1%inclusion35 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion32 decks572 decks
-1%synergy
Esika's Chariot
5.1%inclusion29 decks572 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
47%inclusion267 decks572 decks
23%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
43%inclusion247 decks572 decks
36%synergy
Lurking Predators
38%inclusion219 decks572 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
38%inclusion218 decks572 decks
20%synergy
Wild Growth
34%inclusion196 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
33%inclusion190 decks572 decks
30%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
28%inclusion161 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
28%inclusion159 decks572 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
27%inclusion155 decks572 decks
14%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
26%inclusion147 decks572 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion124 decks572 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
17%inclusion100 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
17%inclusion100 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
17%inclusion95 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
16%inclusion89 decks572 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
15%inclusion84 decks572 decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion77 decks572 decks
-9%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
13%inclusion35 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Mana Reflection
12%inclusion71 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion67 decks572 decks
-3%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion62 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Immersion
10%inclusion57 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion55 decks572 decks
-3%synergy
Colossification
8.6%inclusion49 decks572 decks
5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.2%inclusion47 decks572 decks
-3%synergy
Earthcraft
8.2%inclusion47 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.8%inclusion39 decks572 decks
5%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
6.3%inclusion36 decks572 decks
3%synergy
The World Spell
5.9%inclusion34 decks572 decks
5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.1%inclusion29 decks572 decks
-3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.2%inclusion47 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Invasion of Shandalar
7.2%inclusion41 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
24%inclusion138 decks572 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
16%inclusion89 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
11%inclusion63 decks572 decks
-8%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
8.7%inclusion50 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.5%inclusion43 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
7.2%inclusion41 decks572 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
47%inclusion270 decks572 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion269 decks572 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion255 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
41%inclusion143 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
38%inclusion220 decks572 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion196 decks572 decks
8%synergy
The Shire
29%inclusion164 decks572 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion163 decks572 decks
3%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion151 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
21%inclusion121 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion119 decks572 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion118 decks572 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion66 decks572 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion55 decks572 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion52 decks572 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.0%inclusion40 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.8%inclusion39 decks572 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.4%inclusion31 decks572 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion513 decks572 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
75%inclusion431 decks572 decks
72%synergy
Relic of Legends
63%inclusion363 decks572 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion246 decks572 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
24%inclusion137 decks572 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion93 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
16%inclusion89 decks572 decks
15%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
15%inclusion83 decks572 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion75 decks572 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion62 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion43 decks572 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.8%inclusion39 decks572 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion18 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion547 decks572 decks
0%synergy
Holdout Settlement
65%inclusion374 decks572 decks
63%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
64%inclusion368 decks572 decks
62%synergy
Scene of the Crime
45%inclusion258 decks572 decks
43%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion252 decks572 decks
26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion126 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion107 decks572 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion86 decks572 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion73 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.3%inclusion53 decks572 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
7.0%inclusion40 decks572 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion31 decks572 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.4%inclusion31 decks572 decks
-2%synergy