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Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Price tag $0.95

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Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1952 Current Rank
#2400 Last Week
#1776 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Isamaru, Hound of Konda.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Isamaru, Hound of Konda decks.

Protective Response Protective Response
+2% Synergy $0.08
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+1% Synergy $0.25
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+1% Synergy $1.07
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
+1% Synergy $0.88
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
0% Synergy $22.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Isamaru, Hound of Konda's abilities and overall game plan.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+45% Synergy $3.99
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+42% Synergy $0.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+40% Synergy $3.61
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+39% Synergy $0.31
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+37% Synergy $0.48
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+36% Synergy $2.52
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+35% Synergy $17.47
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+34% Synergy $3.56
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+34% Synergy $0.20
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+34% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isamaru, Hound of Konda decks.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+33% Synergy $3.31
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+28% Synergy $9.28
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+26% Synergy $44.70
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+25% Synergy $0.60
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+21% Synergy $8.67
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+20% Synergy $8.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $2.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $32.48
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $11.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $51.58
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $106.71
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $50.17
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $7.45

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Isamaru, Hound of Konda's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Pack Leader Pack Leader
+33% Synergy $0.43
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+24% Synergy $0.44
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+24% Synergy $1.29
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+23% Synergy $3.26
Resolute Watchdog Resolute Watchdog
+22% Synergy $0.30
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+20% Synergy $28.55
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+17% Synergy $0.88
Trusty Retriever Trusty Retriever
+17% Synergy $0.19
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+16% Synergy $0.60
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+15% Synergy $8.29
Alpine Watchdog Alpine Watchdog
+14% Synergy $0.21
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+12% Synergy $12.83
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $9.26
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+11% Synergy $10.28
Blink Dog Blink Dog
+11% Synergy $0.16
Warclamp Mastiff Warclamp Mastiff
+11% Synergy $0.07
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+10% Synergy $0.21
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+9% Synergy $2.09
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+9% Synergy $27.93
Supply Runners Supply Runners
+9% Synergy $0.21
Affa Guard Hound Affa Guard Hound
+9% Synergy $0.16
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $15.71
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $0.12
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+8% Synergy $10.17
Akroan Mastiff Akroan Mastiff
+8% Synergy $0.06
Cathar's Companion Cathar's Companion
+8% Synergy $0.21
Boros Mastiff Boros Mastiff
+8% Synergy $0.08
Encampment Keeper Encampment Keeper
+8% Synergy $0.06
Mischievous Pup Mischievous Pup
+7% Synergy $0.13
Savannah Lions Savannah Lions
+7% Synergy $0.17
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+6% Synergy $0.38
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+5% Synergy $4.62
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.35
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+3% Synergy $0.61
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+2% Synergy $0.96
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+2% Synergy $0.34
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+2% Synergy $5.70
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $1.96
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+1% Synergy $0.40
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
0% Synergy $1.04
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
-1% Synergy $0.66
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $54.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-3% Synergy $4.80
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-4% Synergy $7.88
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-4% Synergy $31.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-10% Synergy $3.44
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-10% Synergy $0.38
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-12% Synergy $0.46
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-13% Synergy $4.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isamaru, Hound of Konda safe.

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+22% Synergy $0.79
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+19% Synergy $3.44
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+14% Synergy $0.48
Disenchant Disenchant
+13% Synergy $0.12
Dispatch Dispatch
+12% Synergy $0.27
Condemn Condemn
+12% Synergy $0.24
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+8% Synergy $0.10
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.17
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+6% Synergy $0.75
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+5% Synergy $0.98
Shelter Shelter
+5% Synergy $0.24
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+5% Synergy $0.34
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $7.41
Holy Day Holy Day
+4% Synergy $0.52
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $4.59
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.33
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.45
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-2% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.41
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.90
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $1.68
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $18.77
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $7.06
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $15.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $4.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-13% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Isamaru, Hound of Konda's game plan and control the board.

Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+21% Synergy $0.58
Single Combat Single Combat
+19% Synergy $0.50
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+9% Synergy $0.38
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+9% Synergy $0.25
Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+8% Synergy $0.55
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+7% Synergy $0.75
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.31
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+6% Synergy $1.30
Honor Honor
+6% Synergy $0.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $9.90
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+4% Synergy $0.34
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $1.08
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.39
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.05
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $1.02
Armageddon Armageddon
+3% Synergy $16.23
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy $2.09
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.60
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+30% Synergy $1.93
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+30% Synergy $2.50
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+28% Synergy $1.20
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+28% Synergy $0.91
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+26% Synergy $0.98
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+25% Synergy $3.14
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+23% Synergy $39.49
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+23% Synergy $14.83
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+23% Synergy $2.19
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+21% Synergy $40.13
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+20% Synergy $0.33
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+19% Synergy $1.90
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+18% Synergy $28.23
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+18% Synergy $0.42
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+17% Synergy $49.85
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+17% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+14% Synergy $5.44
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+14% Synergy $0.27
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+12% Synergy $14.47
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+12% Synergy $0.63
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+11% Synergy $36.49
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+11% Synergy $10.82
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $3.65
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+11% Synergy $0.26
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+10% Synergy $0.20
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.22
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+10% Synergy $11.92
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+10% Synergy $18.64
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+10% Synergy $1.89
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+9% Synergy $2.58
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+9% Synergy $0.38
Short Bow Short Bow
+9% Synergy $0.27
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.61
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $14.47
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.38
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+8% Synergy $9.39
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $7.93
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+7% Synergy $1.65
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $13.33
Godsend Godsend
+6% Synergy $4.25
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $33.61
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+6% Synergy $0.62
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $5.29
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+5% Synergy $0.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $3.35
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+2% Synergy $19.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.61
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $5.10
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-12% Synergy $4.70
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-33% Synergy $4.41

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Isamaru, Hound of Konda's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+27% Synergy $0.35
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+27% Synergy $3.51
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+21% Synergy $5.12
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+14% Synergy $3.73
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+13% Synergy $1.43
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $7.64
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+12% Synergy $0.24
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+10% Synergy $0.29
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+9% Synergy $4.37
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.73
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+9% Synergy $0.11
Dog Umbra Dog Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.20
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+8% Synergy $4.15
Mammoth Umbra Mammoth Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+7% Synergy $0.75
Idolized Idolized
+7% Synergy $0.65
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+7% Synergy $2.62
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+7% Synergy $0.10
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $5.87
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+6% Synergy $0.62
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+5% Synergy $0.28
Super State Super State
+4% Synergy $15.07
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+4% Synergy $0.34
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.49
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.27
Always Watching Always Watching
+4% Synergy $1.28
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+4% Synergy $0.11
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $1.03
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $5.26
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+3% Synergy $0.31
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+3% Synergy $2.62
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+3% Synergy $8.17
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+3% Synergy $0.49
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+3% Synergy $3.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $25.67
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $2.76
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.43
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.79
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $8.76
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-5% Synergy $5.70
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-7% Synergy $28.99
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-9% Synergy $2.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Isamaru, Hound of Konda to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+5% Synergy $0.80

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+28% Synergy $2.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $1.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.35
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+10% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+10% Synergy $12.62
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.28
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.00
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.60
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+6% Synergy $0.97
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $13.00
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $7.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.89
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $37.51
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $15.14
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.06
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.36
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $6.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.44
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $8.92
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.70
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-8% Synergy $5.50
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-10% Synergy $22.56
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-11% Synergy $6.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $44.23

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $70.64
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $191.56
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.88
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.33
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.39
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.61
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $4.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Isamaru, Hound of Konda decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.26
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.57
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.39
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-10% Synergy $3.44

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