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Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Price tag $0.90

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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

#2193 Current Rank
#2207 Last Week
#1819 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.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+3% Synergy $3.87
Sally Pride, Lioness Leader Sally Pride, Lioness Leader
0% Synergy $0.39
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
0% Synergy $1.15
Continue? Continue?
-1% Synergy $3.78

High Synergy Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+44% Synergy $3.19
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+41% Synergy $3.69
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+41% Synergy $0.36
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+40% Synergy $0.33
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+38% Synergy $0.57
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+36% Synergy $1.80
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+36% Synergy $18.16
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+35% Synergy $0.56
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+34% Synergy $0.24
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+34% Synergy $0.32

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
+34% Synergy $2.69
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+28% Synergy $9.35
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+26% Synergy $43.69
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+26% Synergy $0.49
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $7.29
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+20% Synergy $6.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $36.19
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $12.81
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $55.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $99.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $57.27
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $6.50

Creatures

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

Pack Leader Pack Leader
+32% Synergy $0.45
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+24% Synergy $0.41
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+24% Synergy $1.03
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+23% Synergy $3.55
Resolute Watchdog Resolute Watchdog
+22% Synergy $0.31
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+20% Synergy $28.58
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+17% Synergy $1.02
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+16% Synergy $0.29
Trusty Retriever Trusty Retriever
+16% Synergy $0.29
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+15% Synergy $8.67
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $9.62
Alpine Watchdog Alpine Watchdog
+13% Synergy $0.24
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+12% Synergy $14.05
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+11% Synergy $20.59
Blink Dog Blink Dog
+11% Synergy $0.16
Warclamp Mastiff Warclamp Mastiff
+11% Synergy $0.09
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+9% Synergy $2.00
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+9% Synergy $26.44
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $0.17
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+9% Synergy $0.34
Supply Runners Supply Runners
+9% Synergy $0.21
Affa Guard Hound Affa Guard Hound
+8% Synergy $0.18
Akroan Mastiff Akroan Mastiff
+8% Synergy $0.07
Cathar's Companion Cathar's Companion
+8% Synergy $0.19
Boros Mastiff Boros Mastiff
+8% Synergy $0.09
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+7% Synergy $16.53
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+7% Synergy $9.00
Savannah Lions Savannah Lions
+7% Synergy $0.27
Mischievous Pup Mischievous Pup
+7% Synergy $0.12
Encampment Keeper Encampment Keeper
+7% Synergy $0.11
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+6% Synergy $0.69
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+6% Synergy $0.45
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.32
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+3% Synergy $0.37
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+3% Synergy $0.30
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+2% Synergy $0.91
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+2% Synergy $5.46
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $1.89
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+1% Synergy $0.64
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
0% Synergy $1.09
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
-1% Synergy $0.35
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $7.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $55.88
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-4% Synergy $8.31
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-4% Synergy $33.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.31
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-9% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-10% Synergy $2.79
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-11% Synergy $0.48
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-13% Synergy $2.99

Instants

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

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+22% Synergy $1.12
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+19% Synergy $2.34
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+15% Synergy $0.49
Disenchant Disenchant
+14% Synergy $0.08
Condemn Condemn
+13% Synergy $0.26
Dispatch Dispatch
+12% Synergy $0.33
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+8% Synergy $0.10
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+7% Synergy $0.86
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.26
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+6% Synergy $0.80
Shelter Shelter
+5% Synergy $0.20
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+5% Synergy $0.38
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $8.81
Holy Day Holy Day
+4% Synergy $0.53
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $4.76
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.35
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.58
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-2% Synergy $1.93
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-2% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.59
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $21.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $7.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $18.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $3.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-13% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.74
Single Combat Single Combat
+19% Synergy $0.41
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+9% Synergy $0.29
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+9% Synergy $0.27
Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
+9% Synergy $0.27
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.77
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+7% Synergy $0.55
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+7% Synergy $1.72
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.30
Honor Honor
+6% Synergy $0.24
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $11.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.29
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.41
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.36
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $1.05
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.57
Armageddon Armageddon
+3% Synergy $16.10
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy $2.68
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $3.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.33
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+32% Synergy $1.61
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+28% Synergy $2.56
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+28% Synergy $0.56
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+28% Synergy $1.06
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+27% Synergy $0.83
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $36.02
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+24% Synergy $3.21
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+23% Synergy $2.73
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+22% Synergy $39.15
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+22% Synergy $14.83
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+21% Synergy $0.34
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+19% Synergy $0.38
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+19% Synergy $2.07
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+18% Synergy $47.45
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+18% Synergy $0.16
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $28.34
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+14% Synergy $6.46
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+14% Synergy $0.23
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+12% Synergy $11.97
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+11% Synergy $39.72
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+11% Synergy $10.90
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $3.29
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+11% Synergy $0.57
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+10% Synergy $0.21
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+10% Synergy $11.83
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+10% Synergy $20.24
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+10% Synergy $0.31
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+9% Synergy $2.48
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+9% Synergy $1.07
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+9% Synergy $3.33
Short Bow Short Bow
+9% Synergy $0.27
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.58
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.24
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $13.64
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+8% Synergy $10.81
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+8% Synergy $0.24
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $6.66
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+7% Synergy $2.23
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+7% Synergy $0.67
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $13.28
Godsend Godsend
+6% Synergy $3.82
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $5.04
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+5% Synergy $0.36
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $3.75
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+1% Synergy $20.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.57
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $5.71
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $1.42
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-32% Synergy $4.42

Enchantments

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

Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+28% Synergy $0.46
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+28% Synergy $0.36
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+20% Synergy $4.41
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+15% Synergy $6.87
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+13% Synergy $1.18
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+13% Synergy $0.23
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $8.87
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+10% Synergy $3.83
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+10% Synergy $0.40
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+10% Synergy $0.32
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+10% Synergy $0.26
Dog Umbra Dog Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.17
Mammoth Umbra Mammoth Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $3.52
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+7% Synergy $0.30
Idolized Idolized
+7% Synergy $0.76
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+7% Synergy $7.54
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+7% Synergy $1.09
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+7% Synergy $0.09
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+6% Synergy $0.38
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+6% Synergy $0.20
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+5% Synergy $0.64
Super State Super State
+4% Synergy $17.03
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+4% Synergy $0.33
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.23
Always Watching Always Watching
+4% Synergy $1.32
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+4% Synergy $0.23
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $3.75
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $1.18
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.44
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+3% Synergy $0.29
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+3% Synergy $0.35
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+3% Synergy $10.26
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $15.72
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $4.70
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+2% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $0.56
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.56
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.77
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $3.45
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-7% Synergy $30.14
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-9% Synergy $0.75

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+5% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+27% Synergy $2.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.36
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+10% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+10% Synergy $12.91
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+8% Synergy $3.26
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.85
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+6% Synergy $0.87
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $12.99
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $10.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $39.75
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $17.69
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.95
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.27
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $22.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.85
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.44
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.11
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.31
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.35
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-8% Synergy $6.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.51
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-11% Synergy $8.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-11% Synergy $6.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $51.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $69.59
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $214.76
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.87
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.36
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.36
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+4% Synergy $3.48
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.40
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.59
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-10% Synergy $2.79

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