The 2009 Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition III foil card #16, featuring the legendary Human Advisor Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon".
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition III
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Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" is a legendary Human Advisor creature from the Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition III set. Released in 2009, this card carries the number 16 and is recognized by its foil finish and Rare rarity designation. The card was illustrated by Gao Yan, whose artwork defines the visual identity of this release within the Masters Edition III collection. As a white mana card with a mana value of four, Kongming provides a strategic advantage through its static ability. Other creatures you control gain a +1/+1 bonus, enhancing the power of your board presence. This utility makes the card a notable inclusion for collectors who appreciate the mechanical design of the Masters Edition III set. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game items often seek out foil variants for their aesthetic appeal and tactile quality. Whether you are building a themed archive or preserving key pieces from the 2009 era, this card offers a distinct piece of TCG history. The flavor text accompanying the card hints at the character's legendary status, quoting a line about a lord of unmatched virtue. This narrative layer adds depth to the card beyond its gameplay mechanics, appealing to fans of the lore and design philosophy behind the Magic: The Gathering universe. Each copy of this product represents a tangible connection to the strategic and artistic heritage of the game. For enthusiasts completing their Masters Edition III collection, this foil card is a significant milestone. Its combination of legendary creature status, advisor subtype, and foil treatment makes it a distinctive item for serious collectors. The card’s design and abilities reflect the innovative spirit of the Masters Edition III set, ensuring its place as a valued component of any Magic: The Gathering trading card game archive.
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Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Gao Yan
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}{W}
Legendary Creature — Human Advisor
2 / 2
W
Card Text
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Other creatures you control get +1/+1.
"Such a lord as this—all virtues' height—Had never been, nor ever was again."











