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Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Price tag $0.79

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Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2032 Current Rank
#2306 Last Week
#1622 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.

Honor Honor
+9% Synergy $0.16
Chrome Companion Chrome Companion
+6% Synergy $0.08
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+2% Synergy $0.09
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+2% Synergy $0.15
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $7.96

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 $2.24
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+42% Synergy $0.25
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+40% Synergy $0.22
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+39% Synergy $3.34
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+38% Synergy $0.34
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+38% Synergy $1.50
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+38% Synergy $1.84
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+36% Synergy $18.62
Pack Leader Pack Leader
+36% Synergy $0.29
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+36% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+35% Synergy $0.27
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+34% Synergy $1.78
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+27% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+25% Synergy $36.21
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $5.28
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+21% Synergy $4.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.73

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $37.00
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $13.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.44
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Resolute Watchdog Resolute Watchdog
+25% Synergy $0.21
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+24% Synergy $0.57
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+23% Synergy $2.72
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+23% Synergy $1.33
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+21% Synergy $28.81
Trusty Retriever Trusty Retriever
+19% Synergy $0.14
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+17% Synergy $0.25
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+17% Synergy $0.80
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+16% Synergy $6.75
Alpine Watchdog Alpine Watchdog
+16% Synergy $0.09
Blink Dog Blink Dog
+14% Synergy $0.12
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $6.98
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+12% Synergy $9.60
Warclamp Mastiff Warclamp Mastiff
+12% Synergy $0.06
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+12% Synergy $0.08
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+11% Synergy $10.22
Supply Runners Supply Runners
+11% Synergy $0.11
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+10% Synergy $1.14
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+10% Synergy $29.69
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+9% Synergy $8.50
Affa Guard Hound Affa Guard Hound
+9% Synergy $0.20
Cathar's Companion Cathar's Companion
+9% Synergy $0.05
Akroan Mastiff Akroan Mastiff
+9% Synergy $0.05
Boros Mastiff Boros Mastiff
+9% Synergy $0.05
Encampment Keeper Encampment Keeper
+8% Synergy $0.06
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $0.09
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+7% Synergy $0.41
Mischievous Pup Mischievous Pup
+7% Synergy $0.06
Iron Mastiff Iron Mastiff
+7% Synergy $0.16
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.28
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $10.41
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+6% Synergy $0.09
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+5% Synergy $3.95
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+5% Synergy $0.48
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+5% Synergy $0.22
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+3% Synergy $0.47
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+2% Synergy $0.61
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+2% Synergy $3.74
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+1% Synergy $0.43
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+1% Synergy $0.32
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
0% Synergy $0.71
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-2% Synergy $1.22
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-2% Synergy $1.92
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $45.59
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-5% Synergy $1.84
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-5% Synergy $4.83
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-5% Synergy $37.50
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-10% Synergy $0.23
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-14% Synergy $2.54

Instants

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

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+24% Synergy $0.40
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+17% Synergy $1.36
Disenchant Disenchant
+14% Synergy $0.17
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+14% Synergy $0.43
Condemn Condemn
+12% Synergy $0.11
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.13
Dispatch Dispatch
+9% Synergy $0.33
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+8% Synergy $0.11
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+6% Synergy $0.59
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+5% Synergy $0.66
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+5% Synergy $0.29
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $6.89
Shelter Shelter
+4% Synergy $0.14
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+3% Synergy $0.42
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.22
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $3.90
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.51
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $1.07
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-3% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.70
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $1.20
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-8% Synergy $0.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $17.03
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-9% Synergy $6.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-11% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $8.12
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $3.24

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+28% Synergy $9.03
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+21% Synergy $0.55
Single Combat Single Combat
+20% Synergy $0.49
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+10% Synergy $0.24
Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
+10% Synergy $0.18
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+9% Synergy $0.41
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+9% Synergy $0.14
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.53
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $9.90
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $1.24
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+5% Synergy $0.96
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.29
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.26
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.27
Armageddon Armageddon
+3% Synergy $17.45
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.26
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+2% Synergy $0.77
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy $1.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.35
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.60
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.38
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $4.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+32% Synergy $0.99
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+28% Synergy $1.76
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+28% Synergy $1.22
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+28% Synergy $1.01
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+25% Synergy $0.71
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $34.22
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+24% Synergy $15.92
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+24% Synergy $1.38
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+21% Synergy $35.57
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+21% Synergy $0.83
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+20% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+19% Synergy $42.43
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+18% Synergy $18.49
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $1.62
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+18% Synergy $0.21
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+16% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+15% Synergy $5.90
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+15% Synergy $0.15
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+14% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+13% Synergy $7.52
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+13% Synergy $0.80
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+12% Synergy $1.33
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+12% Synergy $13.59
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+12% Synergy $1.31
Short Bow Short Bow
+12% Synergy $0.14
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+11% Synergy $15.40
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+11% Synergy $15.67
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+10% Synergy $2.12
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+10% Synergy $12.48
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+10% Synergy $11.62
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+10% Synergy $0.13
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $7.28
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+10% Synergy $1.77
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $3.05
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.53
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+8% Synergy $35.22
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+8% Synergy $1.07
Godsend Godsend
+8% Synergy $3.47
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+8% Synergy $4.35
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+8% Synergy $0.19
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $14.14
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $30.22
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $8.64
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $19.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.54
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $4.87
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $3.12
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-33% Synergy $3.26

Enchantments

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

Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+28% Synergy $2.26
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+28% Synergy $0.19
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+22% Synergy $4.57
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+14% Synergy $1.45
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+14% Synergy $0.22
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+12% Synergy $1.37
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+11% Synergy $5.68
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+11% Synergy $1.55
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+10% Synergy $2.54
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+10% Synergy $0.13
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+10% Synergy $0.30
Dog Umbra Dog Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.08
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+9% Synergy $1.13
Mammoth Umbra Mammoth Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.12
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+8% Synergy $0.48
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $6.05
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+7% Synergy $3.81
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+7% Synergy $0.12
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+6% Synergy $0.54
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+6% Synergy $0.16
Idolized Idolized
+6% Synergy $0.59
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.60
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+5% Synergy $0.17
Always Watching Always Watching
+5% Synergy $1.37
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $4.60
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.10
Super State Super State
+4% Synergy $8.91
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+4% Synergy $0.44
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+4% Synergy $3.76
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+4% Synergy $3.53
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $1.01
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $5.67
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+3% Synergy $0.20
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+3% Synergy $2.28
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $20.79
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $3.36
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.52
True Conviction True Conviction
-3% Synergy $4.08
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $3.36
Folk Hero Folk Hero
-3% Synergy $5.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $4.35
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $3.09
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $24.73

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+8% Synergy $0.66
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $6.96

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+32% Synergy $1.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+11% Synergy $12.11
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+10% Synergy $0.16
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+8% Synergy $1.67
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.46
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.09
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+6% Synergy $1.32
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $10.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $6.80
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.64
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.12
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.89
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+2% Synergy $0.17
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $11.12
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.76
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $41.89
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.53
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.30
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.51
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $2.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.59
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-11% Synergy $16.80
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $4.66
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-18% Synergy $35.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $65.92
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.19
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $173.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.70
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.15
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $4.22
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+9% Synergy $0.19
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+4% Synergy $3.18
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-10% Synergy $4.17

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