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Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
Price tag $0.20

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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

#3201 Current Rank
#3046 Last Week
#2578 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.

Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+12% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+53% Synergy $0.93
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+49% Synergy $0.26
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+49% Synergy $0.49
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+49% Synergy $1.54
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+46% Synergy $0.31
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+46% Synergy $0.60
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+45% Synergy $0.37
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+42% Synergy $0.38
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+41% Synergy $0.50
Paragon of New Dawns Paragon of New Dawns
+40% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+39% Synergy $2.79
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+35% Synergy $6.55
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+31% Synergy $0.41
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+28% Synergy $0.46
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+20% Synergy $3.34
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+11% Synergy $1.64
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.38
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-11% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.09
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-4% Synergy $13.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-15% Synergy $32.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-16% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Celestial Crusader Celestial Crusader
+37% Synergy $0.11
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+32% Synergy $0.47
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+28% Synergy $1.02
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+28% Synergy $0.29
Kabira Vindicator Kabira Vindicator
+28% Synergy $0.11
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+27% Synergy $0.26
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+26% Synergy $0.25
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+26% Synergy $0.31
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+24% Synergy $1.40
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+22% Synergy $2.07
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+20% Synergy $16.04
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+20% Synergy $2.85
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+20% Synergy $0.89
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+20% Synergy $0.18
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+19% Synergy $0.20
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+17% Synergy $8.95
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+17% Synergy $0.23
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+17% Synergy $0.20
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+17% Synergy $7.92
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+13% Synergy $0.33
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+13% Synergy $0.32
Pianna, Nomad Captain Pianna, Nomad Captain
+13% Synergy $0.08
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+12% Synergy $0.33
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+11% Synergy $10.33
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+11% Synergy $0.13
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+10% Synergy $0.76
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+10% Synergy $0.50
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+9% Synergy $0.11
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
+9% Synergy $0.11
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+8% Synergy $1.00
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.25
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $12.53
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+7% Synergy $19.01
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+6% Synergy $0.19
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+3% Synergy $2.77
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+3% Synergy $0.11
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+3% Synergy $7.03
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+3% Synergy $0.12
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $1.59
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
0% Synergy $0.46
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
-1% Synergy $31.18
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-2% Synergy $0.46
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-3% Synergy $3.55
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-3% Synergy $0.61
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $5.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.13
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $41.79
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-6% Synergy $2.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+25% Synergy $0.86
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $5.76
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+19% Synergy $0.13
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+19% Synergy $1.54
Holy Day Holy Day
+19% Synergy $0.50
Disenchant Disenchant
+18% Synergy $0.17
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $3.86
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.05
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.48
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.30
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.23
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.33
Guardians' Pledge Guardians' Pledge
+5% Synergy $0.60
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $17.98
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $1.38
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $0.71
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.24
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+2% Synergy $0.63
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.28
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+2% Synergy $0.45
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.09
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $15.58
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.36
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $6.87
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.40
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-4% Synergy $8.91
Cloudshift Cloudshift
-4% Synergy $1.04
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $3.46
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $6.95

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
+22% Synergy $0.22
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+20% Synergy $1.70
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+13% Synergy $0.19
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.27
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+12% Synergy $0.76
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+12% Synergy $0.71
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.27
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+9% Synergy $40.53
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+8% Synergy $0.30
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+7% Synergy $0.56
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+6% Synergy $0.33
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+5% Synergy $0.41
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+5% Synergy $0.12
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+2% Synergy $0.81
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+2% Synergy $1.38
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.72
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.26
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $6.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-3% Synergy $0.24
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+30% Synergy $0.39
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+28% Synergy $0.20
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+15% Synergy $9.80
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $0.61
Leonin Sun Standard Leonin Sun Standard
+9% Synergy $0.39
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+7% Synergy $9.70
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+5% Synergy $2.26
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+5% Synergy $2.34
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+5% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.21
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+4% Synergy $6.90
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+2% Synergy $4.87
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+2% Synergy $27.67
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-1% Synergy $2.90
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-3% Synergy $0.58
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-8% Synergy $3.52
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $2.70
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-11% Synergy $5.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $3.92
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+30% Synergy $0.13
Divine Sacrament Divine Sacrament
+27% Synergy $0.23
True Conviction True Conviction
+21% Synergy $4.01
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+18% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+18% Synergy $0.11
Always Watching Always Watching
+13% Synergy $1.46
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+12% Synergy $3.35
Angelic Voices Angelic Voices
+12% Synergy $19.17
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $0.66
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+9% Synergy $0.21
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+8% Synergy $0.36
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+8% Synergy $0.23
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $6.12
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+7% Synergy $5.78
Pacifism Pacifism
+7% Synergy $0.06
Light from Within Light from Within
+7% Synergy $1.55
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.16
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+5% Synergy $0.44
Starlight Spectacular Starlight Spectacular
+5% Synergy $0.40
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $24.39
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $2.03
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.42
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.60
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.04
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $5.70
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $3.00
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $42.89
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.88
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $1.50
Land Tax Land Tax
-17% Synergy $22.02

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+20% Synergy $0.64
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+8% Synergy $0.73
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.15
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+17% Synergy $6.83
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.15
Karoo Karoo
+7% Synergy $1.09
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.15
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+4% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $3.03
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.09
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.47
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.61
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.80
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.07
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $39.21
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $16.79
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-9% Synergy $4.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+30% Synergy $0.27
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+20% Synergy $3.55
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+14% Synergy $3.64
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $23.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.06
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.72
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.13
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-4% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.16

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