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Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
Price tag $0.19

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Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2825 Current Rank
#2541 Last Week
#2614 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon".

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" decks.

The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+21% Synergy $21.33
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+12% Synergy $2.40
Suki, Kyoshi Captain Suki, Kyoshi Captain
+11% Synergy $0.52
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
+10% Synergy $0.39
Kyoshi Warriors Kyoshi Warriors
+10% Synergy $0.04

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"'s abilities and overall game plan.

Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+51% Synergy $0.89
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+48% Synergy $0.31
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+48% Synergy $1.11
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+47% Synergy $0.33
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+45% Synergy $0.65
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+45% Synergy $0.37
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+44% Synergy $0.27
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+40% Synergy $0.46
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+40% Synergy $0.51
Paragon of New Dawns Paragon of New Dawns
+39% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" decks.

Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+35% Synergy $5.80
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+31% Synergy $0.29
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+28% Synergy $0.46
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+21% Synergy $0.22
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+18% Synergy $3.44
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $1.89
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.71
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-12% Synergy $3.89

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"'s strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+35% Synergy $2.63
Celestial Crusader Celestial Crusader
+35% Synergy $0.13
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+31% Synergy $0.53
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+28% Synergy $1.06
Kabira Vindicator Kabira Vindicator
+27% Synergy $0.12
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+26% Synergy $0.23
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+25% Synergy $0.26
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+25% Synergy $0.19
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+25% Synergy $0.30
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+22% Synergy $1.41
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+20% Synergy $1.26
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+20% Synergy $0.42
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+20% Synergy $0.10
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+19% Synergy $16.58
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+19% Synergy $2.39
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+17% Synergy $0.24
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+17% Synergy $0.16
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+15% Synergy $8.72
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+13% Synergy $0.29
Pianna, Nomad Captain Pianna, Nomad Captain
+13% Synergy $0.07
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+12% Synergy $0.23
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+12% Synergy $0.32
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+11% Synergy $6.97
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+11% Synergy $0.13
Vengeful Villagers Vengeful Villagers
+11% Synergy $0.01
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+10% Synergy $9.73
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+10% Synergy $0.54
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.17
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.55
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+9% Synergy $0.91
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+7% Synergy $0.18
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+7% Synergy $16.50
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+5% Synergy $14.45
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+4% Synergy $0.11
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+3% Synergy $7.05
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+3% Synergy $0.13
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+2% Synergy $2.09
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $1.25
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+1% Synergy $0.50
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
0% Synergy $0.39
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-1% Synergy $2.17
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
-1% Synergy $29.74
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-2% Synergy $0.41
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.79
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-4% Synergy $5.65
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $42.73
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.20
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-5% Synergy $2.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.20
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-11% Synergy $7.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" safe.

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+23% Synergy $0.75
Holy Day Holy Day
+20% Synergy $0.48
Disenchant Disenchant
+18% Synergy $0.14
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+18% Synergy $6.26
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+18% Synergy $0.13
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+17% Synergy $2.88
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+10% Synergy $1.27
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.05
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+9% Synergy $0.48
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.24
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.25
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $14.89
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $2.97
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.26
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $0.91
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $1.95
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.06
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $0.90
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $17.61
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.19
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $7.50
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-5% Synergy $9.22
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $3.79
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $6.73

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"'s game plan and control the board.

Blinding Light Blinding Light
+24% Synergy $0.24
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+20% Synergy $0.20
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+19% Synergy $1.87
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.23
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+12% Synergy $0.99
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.32
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+11% Synergy $0.20
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+11% Synergy $0.78
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+10% Synergy $0.32
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+9% Synergy $40.32
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+6% Synergy $0.60
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+6% Synergy $0.15
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.32
False Defeat False Defeat
+5% Synergy $12.24
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+4% Synergy $0.45
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $0.90
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.70
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+1% Synergy $1.50
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.06
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.22
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $3.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+27% Synergy $0.34
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+20% Synergy $0.21
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+15% Synergy $9.44
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+13% Synergy $0.55
Leonin Sun Standard Leonin Sun Standard
+8% Synergy $0.41
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+7% Synergy $9.84
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+6% Synergy $2.31
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+6% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.19
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+5% Synergy $2.52
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $9.31
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+2% Synergy $4.10
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+2% Synergy $29.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $3.56
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-8% Synergy $3.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $3.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $3.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $5.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"'s strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+28% Synergy $0.14
Divine Sacrament Divine Sacrament
+26% Synergy $0.20
True Conviction True Conviction
+19% Synergy $4.27
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+17% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+17% Synergy $0.08
Always Watching Always Watching
+13% Synergy $1.54
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+12% Synergy $2.68
Angelic Voices Angelic Voices
+11% Synergy $21.80
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $0.82
Amazing Alliance Amazing Alliance
+8% Synergy $3.24
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+8% Synergy $0.20
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+7% Synergy $5.66
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.22
Pacifism Pacifism
+7% Synergy $0.06
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+7% Synergy $0.16
Light from Within Light from Within
+7% Synergy $2.38
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $4.00
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.14
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.05
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+5% Synergy $2.96
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+5% Synergy $0.42
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+5% Synergy $0.41
Starlight Spectacular Starlight Spectacular
+5% Synergy $0.30
Friendly Neighborhood Friendly Neighborhood
+5% Synergy $0.13
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.87
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $0.96
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-1% Synergy $7.55
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $3.70
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $40.08
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $7.94
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $1.80
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $4.69
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $1.80
Land Tax Land Tax
-16% Synergy $20.00

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+19% Synergy $0.90
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $3.06
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $29.84

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.19
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $4.47
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.09
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.15
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.20
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+4% Synergy $0.32
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.09
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.05
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.92
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.10
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.19
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.37
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.68
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $20.46
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $38.24
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-9% Synergy $18.39
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-9% Synergy $3.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.28
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+12% Synergy $3.48
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $25.64
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.83
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.15
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $4.96
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+4% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.25
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16

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