Isamaru, Hound of Konda
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Mono-white aggro built around a one-mana 2/2, using cheap creatures and equipment to deal damage before the table sets up.
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Isamaru is a vanilla 2/2 for {W} with no abilities. Its appeal is that it hits the board on turn one and keeps coming back cheaply, so the deck is all about speed. The build plays a low curve of efficient white creatures, equipment and auras to make Isamaru or another body a real threat, and a few removal spells and protection pieces to keep attacks going. It wins through combat damage, often commander damage, before slower decks are online.
In the recorded games, Isamaru opened fast and forced opponents to spend early turns on defense. Equipment that granted double strike or flying turned a 2/2 into a quick clock, and Skullclamp kept the hand stocked. Flawless Maneuver protected the board through sweepers, and Ghostly Prison and Pithing Needle slowed down decks that tried to block or combo. The deck won when the pressure stuck. Its weaknesses were clear across many games. Sweepers and well-timed removal stalled it, and grindy decks that made tokens or recurred creatures eventually outvalued it. Counterspell-heavy control and combo decks that could survive the first few turns were the hardest matchups.
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Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Isamaru, Hound of Konda decks.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Isamaru, Hound of Konda's abilities and overall game plan.
Basilisk Collar
Selfless Savior
Blackblade Reforged
Hyena Umbra
All That Glitters
Sigarda's Aid
Armored Ascension
Colossus Hammer
Puresteel PaladinTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isamaru, Hound of Konda decks.
Basilisk Collar
Blackblade Reforged
Hyena Umbra
All That Glitters
Sigarda's Aid
Puresteel Paladin
Swiftfoot Boots
Path to Exile
Swords to PlowsharesGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor
Drannith Magistrate
Ancient Tomb
Teferi's Protection
Farewell
Smothering TitheCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Isamaru, Hound of Konda's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Selfless Savior
Pack Leader
Loyal Warhound
Brass Squire
Resolute Watchdog
Stoneforge Mystic
Spirited Companion
Trusty Retriever
Bastion Protector
Stonehewer Giant
Mother of Runes
Giver of Runes
Blink Dog
Supply Runners
Rambunctious Mutt
Savannah Lions
Heliod's Pilgrim
Mischievous Pup
Elite Vanguard
Grand Abolisher
Lion Sash
Luminarch Aspirant
Armored Skyhunter
Silent Arbiter
Sun Titan
Mesa Enchantress
Weathered Wayfarer
Aven Mindcensor
Foundry Inspector
Drannith Magistrate
Esper Sentinel
Knight of the White Orchid
Selfless Spirit
Serra Ascendant
Archivist of Oghma
Solemn Simulacrum
Soul's Attendant
Witch Enchanter
Soul WardenInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isamaru, Hound of Konda safe.
Rebuff the Wicked
Mana Tithe
Dawn Charm
Brave the Elements
Condemn
Disenchant
Dispatch
Gods Willing
Argivian Find
Silence
Loran's Escape
Enlightened Tutor
Emerge Unscathed
Final Showdown
Return to Dust
Shelter
Holy Day
Surge of Salvation
Blacksmith's Skill
Angel's Grace
Your Temple Is Under Attack
Restoration Magic
Erode
Sejiri Shelter
Generous Gift
Teferi's Protection
Reprieve
Unbreakable Formation
Flawless Maneuver
Dawn's Truce
Akroma's Will
Stroke of Midnight
Flare of FortitudeSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Isamaru, Hound of Konda's game plan and control the board.
Open the Armory
Steelshaper's Gift
Divine Reckoning
Single Combat
Release the Dogs
Winds of Rath
Ravnica at War
Lay Down Arms
Slash the Ranks
Idyllic Tutor
Brilliant Restoration
Honor
Armageddon
Secret Rendezvous
Wrath of God
Day of Judgment
Gift of Estates
Cut a Deal
Mass Calcify
Sevinne's Reclamation
Vanquish the Horde
Austere Command
FarewellUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Colossus Hammer
Fireshrieker
Thran Power Suit
Commander's Plate
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Loxodon Warhammer
Sword of Vengeance
Shadowspear
Trailblazer's Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Hammer of Nazahn
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Sword of the Animist
Mask of Memory
Maul of the Skyclaves
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
Sword of Fire and Ice
Champion's Helm
Mithril Coat
Darksteel Plate
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Ring of Thune
Buster Sword
Argentum Armor
Strata Scythe
Sword of Sinew and Steel
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Sword of Body and Mind
Explorer's Scope
Hero's Heirloom
Rogue's Gloves
Bonesplitter
Plate Armor
Nettlecyst
Prowler's Helm
Sword of Light and Shadow
Umezawa's Jitte
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Sword of War and Peace
Robe of Stars
Haunted Cloak
Leyline Axe
Genji Glove
Tome of Legends
Sword of Hearth and Home
Lightning Greaves
Skullclamp
Archaeomancer's Map
Pearl MedallionEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Isamaru, Hound of Konda's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Armored Ascension
Ethereal Armor
Spirit Mantle
Forge Anew
Mantle of the Ancients
Battle Mastery
Unquestioned Authority
Angelic Destiny
Flowering of the White Tree
Daybreak Coronet
Gryff's Boon
Dog Umbra
Holy Mantle
Eldrazi Conscription
Mammoth Umbra
Sage's Reverie
Angelic Gift
Daily Regimen
Sentinel's Eyes
Idolized
Honor of the Pure
Ghostly Prison
Duelist's Heritage
On Serra's Wings
Feather of Flight
Paladin Class
Twinblade Blessing
Super State
Shardmage's Rescue
Timely Ward
Gift of Immortality
Always Watching
Sphere of Safety
Spirit Link
Brave the Sands
Land Tax
Darksteel Mutation
Blind Obedience
Authority of the Consuls
Tocasia's Welcome
Trouble in Pairs
Smothering TithePlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Isamaru, Hound of Konda to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Animal Sanctuary
Rogue's Passage
Buried Ruin
Idyllic Grange
Eiganjo Castle
Cathedral of War
Tyrite Sanctum
Secluded Steppe
Ancient Den
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Inventors' Fair
Drifting Meadow
Urza's Saga
Kor Haven
Strip Mine
Ishgard, the Holy See
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Command Beacon
Temple of the False God
Castle Ardenvale
Ancient Tomb
War Room
Monumental Henge
Reliquary Tower
Abandoned Air Temple
Minas Tirith
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
Nykthos, Shrine to NyxMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mox Amber
Mox Opal
Gauntlet of Power
Commander's Sphere
Caged Sun
Patchwork Banner
Heraldic Banner
Marble Diamond
Mind Stone
Sol Ring
Arcane SignetLands
The mana base foundation for Isamaru, Hound of Konda decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Opal Palace
Snow-Covered Plains
Flagstones of Trokair
Plains
Sejiri Shelter
Myriad Landscape
Path of Ancestry
Witch EnchanterIsamaru, Hound of Konda Deck Stats
Based on 669 Isamaru, Hound of Konda decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 1 |
- Creature 20
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 5
- Artifact 19
- Enchantment 11
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 20 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 5 |
| Artifact | 19 |
| Enchantment | 11 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 28 basic, 7 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 1191 |
| 2024-11 | 1651 |
| 2024-12 | 1390 |
| 2025-01 | 1388 |
| 2025-02 | 1384 |
| 2025-03 | 1437 |
| 2025-04 | 1481 |
| 2025-05 | 1730 |
| 2025-06 | 1961 |
| 2025-07 | 1992 |
| 2025-08 | 1813 |
| 2025-09 | 2058 |
| 2025-10 | 1819 |
| 2025-11 | 1792 |
| 2025-12 | 1866 |
| 2026-01 | 1716 |
| 2026-02 | 1731 |
| 2026-03 | 1911 |
| 2026-04 | 2119 |
| 2026-05 | 1779 |
| 2026-06 | 2055 |
| 2026-07 | 1971 |
| 2026-08 | 2010 |
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