Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Stalactite Dagger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
88%inclusion166 decks189 decks
83%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
85%inclusion160 decks189 decks
80%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
81%inclusion154 decks189 decks
79%synergy
Almost Perfect
82%inclusion155 decks189 decks
79%synergy
Armory Paladin
81%inclusion153 decks189 decks
79%synergy
Sticky Fingers
79%inclusion149 decks189 decks
76%synergy
Rancor
80%inclusion152 decks189 decks
76%synergy
Strong Back
80%inclusion151 decks189 decks
76%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
78%inclusion147 decks188 decks
76%synergy
Junk Jet
76%inclusion144 decks189 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion154 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
80%inclusion151 decks189 decks
74%synergy
Fertile Ground
78%inclusion148 decks189 decks
74%synergy
Path to Exile
77%inclusion146 decks189 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion145 decks189 decks
50%synergy
Wild Growth
76%inclusion144 decks189 decks
67%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
76%inclusion144 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Basilisk Collar
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Mister Gutsy
75%inclusion141 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
74%inclusion140 decks188 decks
73%synergy
Gunner Conscript
74%inclusion140 decks188 decks
73%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
74%inclusion139 decks189 decks
72%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
72%inclusion137 decks189 decks
71%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
72%inclusion136 decks188 decks
71%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
70%inclusion133 decks189 decks
69%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
67%inclusion127 decks189 decks
63%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
64%inclusion121 decks189 decks
63%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
63%inclusion119 decks189 decks
62%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
63%inclusion119 decks189 decks
62%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
62%inclusion118 decks189 decks
62%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
62%inclusion117 decks188 decks
62%synergy
Ian the Reckless
59%inclusion112 decks189 decks
59%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
57%inclusion108 decks188 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
27%inclusion51 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
-11%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Barret Wallace
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Gylwain, Casting Director
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-11%synergy
Instants
Inventory Management
75%inclusion142 decks189 decks
71%synergy
Valorous Stance
75%inclusion141 decks189 decks
72%synergy
Chaos Warp
74%inclusion140 decks189 decks
54%synergy
Break Down
74%inclusion140 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion116 decks189 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
-45%synergy
Generous Gift
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-21%synergy
Beast Within
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-26%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
70%inclusion133 decks189 decks
68%synergy
Megaton's Fate
68%inclusion129 decks189 decks
67%synergy
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion128 decks189 decks
43%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
-36%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
-27%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
-39%synergy
Open the Armory
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Explorer's Scope
75%inclusion141 decks189 decks
72%synergy
Champion's Helm
74%inclusion140 decks189 decks
68%synergy
Fireshrieker
70%inclusion133 decks189 decks
69%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
69%inclusion130 decks188 decks
66%synergy
Brass Knuckles
67%inclusion126 decks189 decks
66%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
59%inclusion112 decks189 decks
56%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Short Bow
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Samurai's Katana
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Vault 101: Birthday Party
74%inclusion140 decks189 decks
72%synergy
Idolized
72%inclusion136 decks189 decks
69%synergy
Well Rested
70%inclusion132 decks189 decks
67%synergy
Abundant Growth
68%inclusion128 decks189 decks
66%synergy
Animal Friend
67%inclusion126 decks189 decks
65%synergy
Acquired Mutation
63%inclusion119 decks189 decks
62%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
48%inclusion90 decks189 decks
47%synergy
Squirrel Nest
44%inclusion83 decks189 decks
43%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Overencumbered
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Dog Umbra
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
80%inclusion151 decks189 decks
53%synergy
Buried Ruin
74%inclusion140 decks189 decks
70%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
73%inclusion138 decks189 decks
71%synergy
Junktown
73%inclusion137 decks188 decks
71%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
65%inclusion122 decks189 decks
54%synergy
Temple of the False God
59%inclusion111 decks189 decks
48%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion165 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion152 decks189 decks
-4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
52%inclusion98 decks189 decks
51%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
49%inclusion92 decks189 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion189 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion189 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion189 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion181 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion173 decks189 decks
36%synergy
Canopy Vista
86%inclusion162 decks189 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion158 decks189 decks
42%synergy
Cinder Glade
84%inclusion158 decks189 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion155 decks189 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
81%inclusion154 decks189 decks
51%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
81%inclusion153 decks189 decks
43%synergy
Rootbound Crag
79%inclusion150 decks189 decks
42%synergy
Mossfire Valley
79%inclusion149 decks189 decks
65%synergy
Temple of Abandon
79%inclusion149 decks189 decks
67%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion148 decks189 decks
62%synergy
Temple of Triumph
78%inclusion147 decks189 decks
65%synergy
Temple of Plenty
78%inclusion147 decks189 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion147 decks189 decks
43%synergy
Scattered Groves
77%inclusion146 decks189 decks
68%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
77%inclusion146 decks189 decks
68%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
76%inclusion144 decks189 decks
55%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
75%inclusion141 decks189 decks
66%synergy
Ash Barrens
69%inclusion130 decks189 decks
63%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Fortified Village
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
1%synergy