Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Expensive Core Auras

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Owain Roberts
Aug 29, 2025
The Dog Commanders of Magic
With the recent International Dog Day, let's look at some of Magic's most powerful puppers. They deserve it.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Strong Back
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
All That Glitters
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Rancor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Inventory Management
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Basilisk Collar
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Gunner Conscript
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Armory Paladin
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Mister Gutsy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Lizard Blades
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Professor Hojo
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Setessan Champion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Akiri, Line-Slinger
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Crime Novelist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Welder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Salvation Swan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Detective's Phoenix
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Generous Plunderer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Break Down
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-33%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Valorous Stance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Entish Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Silkguard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blessed Respite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gallifrey Falls // No More
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crush Contraband
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Rath
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Renewal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Megaton's Fate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Retether
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Champion's Helm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Junk Jet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Power Fist
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Brass Knuckles
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Colossus Hammer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Celestial Armor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Bow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Footblade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Shredder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Vault 101: Birthday Party
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Well Rested
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Wild Growth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Fertile Ground
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Almost Perfect
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Sticky Fingers
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Bear Umbra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Animal Friend
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Unflinching Courage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sage's Reverie
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ancestral Mask
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pariah
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Brave the Sands
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Overencumbered
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
On Thin Ice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Giant Inheritance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fighter Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
In Search of Greatness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Immersion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Chained to the Rocks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Binding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Comet, Stellar Pup
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Junktown
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Stomping Ground
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Rootbound Crag
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Vista
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Scattered Groves
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Hushwood Verge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Taiga
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Savannah
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Thornspire Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Rockfall Vale
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Spire Garden
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Game Trail
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy