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Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Human Advisor

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Anthems 42% Humans 12% Tokens 12% +1/+1 Counters 6% Aggro 3% Banding 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2804 Current Rank
#2923 Last Week
#2815 Past 2 Years

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon".

Adding a Color to Mono-Color Commanders | MTG Commander Gameplay | Commander VS #276

Adding a Color to Mono-Color Commanders | MTG Commander Gameplay | Commander VS #276

New Cards

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

The Arkenstone The Arkenstone
+5% Synergy $48.73
Harsh Annotation Harsh Annotation
+3% Synergy $0.11
Erode Erode
-6% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+50% Synergy $0.88
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+48% Synergy $0.68
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+47% Synergy $0.42
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+46% Synergy $1.46
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+46% Synergy $0.45
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+45% Synergy $0.46
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+42% Synergy $0.45
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+41% Synergy $0.35
Paragon of New Dawns Paragon of New Dawns
+40% Synergy $0.26
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+39% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

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

Celestial Crusader Celestial Crusader
+39% Synergy $0.14
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+34% Synergy $9.86
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+26% Synergy $0.46
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+23% Synergy $0.43
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+18% Synergy $5.50
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $4.55
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-14% Synergy $4.46

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $14.61
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $6.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-18% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+37% Synergy $4.28
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+31% Synergy $1.30
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+30% Synergy $0.50
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+28% Synergy $0.39
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+27% Synergy $0.41
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+26% Synergy $0.37
Kabira Vindicator Kabira Vindicator
+25% Synergy $0.15
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $2.08
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+24% Synergy $0.28
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+22% Synergy $20.60
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+22% Synergy $0.26
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+20% Synergy $0.57
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+20% Synergy $0.20
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+19% Synergy $0.35
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+18% Synergy $2.72
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+16% Synergy $12.35
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+15% Synergy $1.64
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+15% Synergy $4.32
Pianna, Nomad Captain Pianna, Nomad Captain
+15% Synergy $0.14
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.40
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+12% Synergy $4.95
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+12% Synergy $0.32
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+10% Synergy $0.37
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+10% Synergy $0.32
Kongming's Contraptions Kongming's Contraptions
+10% Synergy $41.65
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+9% Synergy $0.82
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
+9% Synergy $0.13
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+8% Synergy $1.88
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+8% Synergy $0.38
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+8% Synergy $3.61
Shu Cavalry Shu Cavalry
+8% Synergy $3.61
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $18.57
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+7% Synergy $5.55
Consul's Lieutenant Consul's Lieutenant
+7% Synergy $0.13
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+6% Synergy $0.30
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+5% Synergy $0.28
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+5% Synergy $18.56
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+4% Synergy $0.32
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $2.17
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+1% Synergy $9.19
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
0% Synergy $0.55
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-1% Synergy $0.33
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-2% Synergy $3.99
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $59.32
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-5% Synergy $8.04
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-7% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $3.93
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-13% Synergy $13.69

Instants

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

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+22% Synergy $4.01
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+19% Synergy $1.14
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $7.52
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+19% Synergy $0.15
Holy Day Holy Day
+18% Synergy $0.51
Disenchant Disenchant
+17% Synergy $0.11
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+12% Synergy $3.20
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.21
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.52
Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+8% Synergy $11.18
Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+7% Synergy $10.88
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+6% Synergy $43.69
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.25
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $22.25
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.58
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.29
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.42
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $25.62
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $1.07
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $2.14
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.32
Cloudshift Cloudshift
-3% Synergy $1.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.30
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $15.93
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-10% Synergy $4.08
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $7.35

Sorceries

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

Blinding Light Blinding Light
+25% Synergy $0.25
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+20% Synergy $0.39
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+16% Synergy $5.02
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+16% Synergy $0.34
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+12% Synergy $2.46
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+11% Synergy $0.35
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+10% Synergy $46.94
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+9% Synergy $0.24
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.82
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+8% Synergy $1.32
False Defeat False Defeat
+8% Synergy $19.34
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+7% Synergy $0.60
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+7% Synergy $11.70
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+6% Synergy $0.69
Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March
+6% Synergy $52.85
Misfortune's Gain Misfortune's Gain
+6% Synergy $1.19
Virtuous Charge Virtuous Charge
+6% Synergy $2.07
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $1.12
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.50
Vengeance Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.11
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+5% Synergy $0.27
Gather the White Lotus Gather the White Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.33
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
0% Synergy $0.38
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $3.91
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-3% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+28% Synergy $0.38
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+17% Synergy $12.40
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+17% Synergy $0.35
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $0.68
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+10% Synergy $12.08
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+9% Synergy $2.43
Leonin Sun Standard Leonin Sun Standard
+7% Synergy $0.34
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+5% Synergy $2.62
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+3% Synergy $1.24
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+3% Synergy $22.54
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+1% Synergy $12.22
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-1% Synergy $4.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-7% Synergy $5.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $6.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $5.78
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-15% Synergy $1.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Divine Sacrament Divine Sacrament
+30% Synergy $0.30
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+26% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+21% Synergy $0.19
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+18% Synergy $0.38
Always Watching Always Watching
+14% Synergy $1.26
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $5.04
Amazing Alliance Amazing Alliance
+12% Synergy $4.38
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+12% Synergy $7.95
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $8.10
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+8% Synergy $1.43
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+8% Synergy $0.21
Angelic Voices Angelic Voices
+8% Synergy $20.32
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+7% Synergy $0.32
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.32
Light from Within Light from Within
+6% Synergy $8.09
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+5% Synergy $6.35
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.31
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.08
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+5% Synergy $0.41
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.29
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+4% Synergy $0.42
Starlight Spectacular Starlight Spectacular
+4% Synergy $0.52
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $4.59
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.14
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
0% Synergy $9.62
Spirit Link Spirit Link
0% Synergy $0.23
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.00
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $9.15
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-2% Synergy $6.38
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-3% Synergy $0.60
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $63.66
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $6.60
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.93
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $4.72
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
-15% Synergy $13.49
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-16% Synergy $4.03

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 $1.82
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $1.78
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $0.31
Karoo Karoo
+7% Synergy $1.17
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $7.37
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+5% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.34
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $5.74
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.36
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.39
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.99
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-9% Synergy $6.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.38
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-13% Synergy $4.72
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $51.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $4.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $35.66
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.29
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.35
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon".

Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Radiant, Serra Archangel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Numa, Joraga Chieftain Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Veteran Soldier Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Veteran Soldier
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Krark, the Thumbless Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Krark, the Thumbless
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Aradesh, the Founder Aradesh, the Founder
Romana II Romana II
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
Zeriam, Golden Wind Zeriam, Golden Wind
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Prava of the Steel Legion Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Inspiring Leader Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Inspiring Leader
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Veteran Soldier Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Veteran Soldier
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
Hazduhr the Abbot Hazduhr the Abbot
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor