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Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Price tag $1.16

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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

#1973 Current Rank
#2144 Last Week
#1821 Past 2 Years

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.

Queen Mother Ramonda Queen Mother Ramonda
+19% Synergy
Invisible Force Field Invisible Force Field
+12% Synergy
Surveillance Room Surveillance Room
+10% Synergy $0.28
Heroic Return Heroic Return
+10% Synergy
Captain Marvel, Shooting Star Captain Marvel, Shooting Star
+10% Synergy $4.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+42% Synergy $3.53
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+41% Synergy $0.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+41% Synergy $4.17
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+39% Synergy $0.38
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+38% Synergy $0.66
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+36% Synergy $18.46
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+34% Synergy $1.97
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+34% Synergy $0.47
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+33% Synergy $0.35
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+32% Synergy $0.26

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
+32% Synergy $2.81
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+30% Synergy $8.64
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+27% Synergy $45.61
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+24% Synergy $0.74
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+20% Synergy $7.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+20% Synergy $5.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.03
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $14.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

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

Pack Leader Pack Leader
+31% Synergy $0.46
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+23% Synergy $0.44
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+23% Synergy $1.11
Resolute Watchdog Resolute Watchdog
+22% Synergy $0.33
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+21% Synergy $4.58
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+20% Synergy $30.29
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+16% Synergy $0.45
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+15% Synergy $0.35
Trusty Retriever Trusty Retriever
+15% Synergy $0.32
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+14% Synergy $8.17
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $10.94
Alpine Watchdog Alpine Watchdog
+13% Synergy $0.26
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+12% Synergy $13.69
Warclamp Mastiff Warclamp Mastiff
+11% Synergy $0.09
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+10% Synergy $22.38
Blink Dog Blink Dog
+10% Synergy $0.18
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+9% Synergy $26.53
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+9% Synergy $0.30
Supply Runners Supply Runners
+8% Synergy $0.29
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $0.16
Affa Guard Hound Affa Guard Hound
+8% Synergy $0.21
Akroan Mastiff Akroan Mastiff
+8% Synergy $0.08
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+8% Synergy $8.85
Cathar's Companion Cathar's Companion
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+7% Synergy $2.32
Encampment Keeper Encampment Keeper
+7% Synergy $0.10
Boros Mastiff Boros Mastiff
+7% Synergy $0.09
Savannah Lions Savannah Lions
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mischievous Pup Mischievous Pup
+7% Synergy $0.16
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $17.59
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+5% Synergy $0.33
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+4% Synergy $0.44
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.32
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+2% Synergy $4.79
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+2% Synergy $0.34
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+1% Synergy $0.90
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+1% Synergy $1.78
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $2.17
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+0% Synergy $1.68
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $59.32
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
-1% Synergy $0.37
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $4.55
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-3% Synergy $31.35
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $8.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.31
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-9% Synergy $0.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-10% Synergy $3.11
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-11% Synergy $0.33
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-12% Synergy $3.99

Instants

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

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+20% Synergy $1.07
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+17% Synergy $2.14
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+14% Synergy $0.46
Condemn Condemn
+13% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+13% Synergy $0.11
Dispatch Dispatch
+11% Synergy $0.33
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+7% Synergy $0.09
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+6% Synergy $0.99
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+5% Synergy $1.41
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+5% Synergy $0.38
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.32
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $10.00
Shelter Shelter
+4% Synergy $0.23
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $5.21
Holy Day Holy Day
+3% Synergy $0.51
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.64
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.31
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.42
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-2% Synergy $2.69
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.79
Erode Erode
-3% Synergy $5.37
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $22.25
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $1.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.79
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $15.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.30
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $4.08

Sorceries

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

Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.67
Single Combat Single Combat
+19% Synergy $0.62
Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
+8% Synergy $0.29
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+8% Synergy $0.29
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+7% Synergy $0.28
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+7% Synergy $0.73
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+6% Synergy $0.60
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+6% Synergy $1.47
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $11.82
Honor Honor
+5% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+5% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.91
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.69
Armageddon Armageddon
+3% Synergy $16.01
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+2% Synergy $1.12
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.82
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $5.02
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $4.22
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+31% Synergy $1.61
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+29% Synergy $0.77
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+28% Synergy $1.35
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+28% Synergy $2.69
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+25% Synergy $1.01
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $30.98
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $3.65
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+22% Synergy $2.42
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+22% Synergy $12.74
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+21% Synergy $39.40
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+19% Synergy $0.35
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $2.53
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+18% Synergy $0.44
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+17% Synergy $46.47
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+17% Synergy $0.16
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $26.88
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $6.54
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+12% Synergy $0.27
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+12% Synergy $12.01
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+10% Synergy $0.57
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+10% Synergy $41.06
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+9% Synergy $9.50
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+9% Synergy $11.25
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+9% Synergy $2.62
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.15
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+9% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+9% Synergy $17.21
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+9% Synergy $0.30
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+8% Synergy $0.30
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.57
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+8% Synergy $3.22
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+8% Synergy $0.66
Short Bow Short Bow
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+8% Synergy $11.19
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+8% Synergy $0.27
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+7% Synergy $17.61
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+7% Synergy $14.06
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $6.27
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+6% Synergy $0.88
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+6% Synergy $2.77
Godsend Godsend
+6% Synergy $3.38
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $14.55
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+4% Synergy $0.35
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $6.50
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.25
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+1% Synergy $19.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $6.25
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-12% Synergy $1.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-32% Synergy $4.46

Enchantments

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

Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+28% Synergy $0.42
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+27% Synergy $0.31
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+19% Synergy $4.28
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+14% Synergy $8.31
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+12% Synergy $4.16
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+12% Synergy $0.20
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+11% Synergy $9.86
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+10% Synergy $0.29
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+10% Synergy $4.40
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+9% Synergy $0.37
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+9% Synergy $0.25
Dog Umbra Dog Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.17
Mammoth Umbra Mammoth Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.24
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+7% Synergy $1.03
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+7% Synergy $0.26
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+6% Synergy $0.09
Idolized Idolized
+6% Synergy $1.71
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $2.14
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+6% Synergy $0.35
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+6% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $4.72
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+4% Synergy $0.68
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+4% Synergy $0.34
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.27
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $6.04
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+3% Synergy $0.24
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.42
Always Watching Always Watching
+3% Synergy $1.26
Super State Super State
+3% Synergy $21.17
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+3% Synergy $0.32
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+2% Synergy $10.51
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+2% Synergy $0.35
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+2% Synergy $4.13
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $5.34
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $13.49
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+0% Synergy $6.35
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+0% Synergy $0.59
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $6.60
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.03
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-7% Synergy $28.00
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $0.60

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+4% Synergy $0.85

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+27% Synergy $3.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+10% Synergy $13.86
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+9% Synergy $0.34
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $2.17
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+6% Synergy $3.01
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+6% Synergy $0.94
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.26
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $13.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $12.90
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.91
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.73
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.29
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.70
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $18.86
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.99
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $1.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $7.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.52
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.38
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $7.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.94
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-10% Synergy $4.72
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $6.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $51.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $73.96
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $240.66
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.59
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $3.17
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.27
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $4.00
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.35
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-10% Synergy $3.11

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