Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Budget Core

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Mike Carrozza
Feb 25, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - "Don't Attack Me, You'll Win!"
This week on Am I the Bolas?, we're talking politics and deals again. Is there a Bolas to be found here?
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Raphael, Tough Turtle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Frog Butler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Skateboard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grounded for Life
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
87%inclusion156 decks180 decks
82%synergy
Almost Perfect
83%inclusion150 decks180 decks
81%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
85%inclusion153 decks180 decks
81%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
81%inclusion146 decks180 decks
79%synergy
Armory Paladin
81%inclusion146 decks180 decks
79%synergy
Strong Back
81%inclusion146 decks180 decks
77%synergy
Sticky Fingers
79%inclusion142 decks180 decks
76%synergy
Mister Gutsy
77%inclusion139 decks180 decks
75%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
78%inclusion140 decks180 decks
75%synergy
Fertile Ground
79%inclusion143 decks180 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Behemoth Sledge
80%inclusion144 decks180 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion144 decks180 decks
71%synergy
Rancor
79%inclusion142 decks180 decks
74%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion137 decks180 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
76%inclusion137 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
76%inclusion137 decks180 decks
70%synergy
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion136 decks180 decks
56%synergy
Valorous Stance
76%inclusion136 decks180 decks
73%synergy
Wild Growth
76%inclusion136 decks180 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Gunner Conscript
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
74%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
73%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
74%inclusion133 decks180 decks
73%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
73%inclusion132 decks180 decks
72%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
73%inclusion132 decks180 decks
72%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
72%inclusion129 decks180 decks
71%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
68%inclusion122 decks180 decks
63%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
66%inclusion118 decks180 decks
65%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
64%inclusion116 decks180 decks
64%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
63%inclusion114 decks180 decks
63%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
63%inclusion113 decks180 decks
62%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
61%inclusion110 decks180 decks
60%synergy
Ian the Reckless
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
58%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
57%inclusion103 decks180 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
-12%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Gylwain, Casting Director
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Pack Leader
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Break Down
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
74%synergy
Inventory Management
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
70%synergy
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion107 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
-45%synergy
Generous Gift
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
-20%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-26%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
69%inclusion125 decks180 decks
67%synergy
Megaton's Fate
69%inclusion124 decks180 decks
68%synergy
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion122 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
-35%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
-27%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
-38%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
72%synergy
Junk Jet
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
73%synergy
Champion's Helm
74%inclusion133 decks180 decks
67%synergy
Explorer's Scope
73%inclusion131 decks180 decks
70%synergy
Fireshrieker
70%inclusion126 decks180 decks
68%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
69%inclusion125 decks180 decks
67%synergy
Brass Knuckles
68%inclusion123 decks180 decks
67%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
56%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Samurai's Katana
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Short Bow
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Chainsaw
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Grim Reaper's Sprint
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
72%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
74%inclusion133 decks180 decks
72%synergy
Idolized
73%inclusion131 decks180 decks
70%synergy
Well Rested
72%inclusion129 decks180 decks
69%synergy
Abundant Growth
67%inclusion120 decks180 decks
65%synergy
Animal Friend
67%inclusion120 decks180 decks
65%synergy
Acquired Mutation
62%inclusion112 decks180 decks
61%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
48%inclusion86 decks180 decks
47%synergy
Squirrel Nest
42%inclusion75 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Dog Umbra
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Overencumbered
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Buried in the Garden
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
79%inclusion142 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Buried Ruin
77%inclusion139 decks180 decks
73%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
73%synergy
Junktown
73%inclusion132 decks180 decks
72%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
66%inclusion118 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Temple of the False God
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
47%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion158 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion144 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
53%inclusion95 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
49%inclusion89 decks180 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion180 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion180 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion180 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion171 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion163 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Canopy Vista
85%inclusion153 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion152 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Cinder Glade
83%inclusion149 decks180 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion146 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
81%inclusion145 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Temple of Abandon
80%inclusion144 decks180 decks
69%synergy
Evolving Wilds
80%inclusion144 decks180 decks
49%synergy
Scattered Groves
79%inclusion142 decks180 decks
70%synergy
Rootbound Crag
79%inclusion142 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Triumph
79%inclusion142 decks180 decks
67%synergy
Temple of Plenty
79%inclusion142 decks180 decks
67%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
78%inclusion141 decks180 decks
70%synergy
Mossfire Valley
78%inclusion140 decks180 decks
64%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
77%inclusion138 decks180 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion138 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
53%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
72%inclusion130 decks180 decks
64%synergy
Ash Barrens
70%inclusion126 decks180 decks
64%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
0%synergy