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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stalactite Dagger
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
88%inclusion166 decks189 decks
83%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
86%inclusion162 decks189 decks
81%synergy
Almost Perfect
83%inclusion157 decks189 decks
80%synergy
Armory Paladin
83%inclusion156 decks189 decks
80%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
82%inclusion155 decks189 decks
80%synergy
Sticky Fingers
79%inclusion150 decks189 decks
77%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
79%inclusion149 decks189 decks
76%synergy
Strong Back
80%inclusion152 decks189 decks
76%synergy
Rancor
80%inclusion152 decks189 decks
76%synergy
Junk Jet
77%inclusion145 decks189 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion154 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
80%inclusion151 decks189 decks
74%synergy
Fertile Ground
79%inclusion149 decks189 decks
75%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion147 decks189 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion147 decks189 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
77%inclusion145 decks189 decks
68%synergy
Mister Gutsy
76%inclusion144 decks189 decks
74%synergy
Valorous Stance
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Break Down
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Brotherhood Outcast
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
74%synergy
Gunner Conscript
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
74%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
74%inclusion139 decks189 decks
72%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
73%inclusion138 decks189 decks
72%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
73%inclusion138 decks189 decks
72%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
71%inclusion134 decks189 decks
70%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
68%inclusion129 decks189 decks
64%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
65%inclusion123 decks189 decks
64%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
63%inclusion120 decks189 decks
63%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
63%inclusion120 decks189 decks
63%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
63%inclusion119 decks189 decks
62%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
62%inclusion117 decks189 decks
61%synergy
Ian the Reckless
60%inclusion113 decks189 decks
59%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
56%inclusion106 decks189 decks
56%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
26%inclusion50 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion34 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
17%inclusion33 decks189 decks
17%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
-11%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
8.7%inclusion14 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Gylwain, Casting Director
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Inventory Management
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
71%synergy
Chaos Warp
75%inclusion141 decks189 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion114 decks189 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
-44%synergy
Generous Gift
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-21%synergy
Beast Within
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-26%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Megaton's Fate
69%inclusion131 decks189 decks
68%synergy
Single Combat
69%inclusion131 decks189 decks
67%synergy
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion130 decks189 decks
44%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
-34%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
-27%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
-38%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Basilisk Collar
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
70%synergy
Explorer's Scope
75%inclusion141 decks189 decks
72%synergy
Champion's Helm
75%inclusion141 decks189 decks
68%synergy
Fireshrieker
71%inclusion134 decks189 decks
69%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
69%inclusion130 decks189 decks
66%synergy
Brass Knuckles
68%inclusion128 decks189 decks
67%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
60%inclusion113 decks189 decks
57%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Short Bow
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Grim Reaper's Sprint
76%inclusion143 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
75%inclusion142 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Idolized
74%inclusion139 decks189 decks
71%synergy
Well Rested
71%inclusion135 decks189 decks
69%synergy
Animal Friend
68%inclusion128 decks189 decks
66%synergy
Abundant Growth
67%inclusion127 decks189 decks
65%synergy
Acquired Mutation
64%inclusion121 decks189 decks
63%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
47%inclusion89 decks189 decks
47%synergy
Squirrel Nest
43%inclusion81 decks189 decks
42%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Overencumbered
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Forge Anew
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Dog Umbra
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
80%inclusion152 decks189 decks
54%synergy
Buried Ruin
76%inclusion144 decks189 decks
72%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
75%inclusion141 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Junktown
74%inclusion140 decks189 decks
73%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion127 decks189 decks
57%synergy
Temple of the False God
58%inclusion110 decks189 decks
47%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion166 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion153 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
53%inclusion100 decks189 decks
52%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
50%inclusion94 decks189 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya 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
95%inclusion179 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion173 decks189 decks
36%synergy
Canopy Vista
86%inclusion163 decks189 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
85%inclusion160 decks189 decks
42%synergy
Cinder Glade
84%inclusion159 decks189 decks
35%synergy
Evolving Wilds
82%inclusion155 decks189 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion154 decks189 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
81%inclusion153 decks189 decks
43%synergy
Temple of Abandon
81%inclusion153 decks189 decks
69%synergy
Temple of Triumph
80%inclusion151 decks189 decks
67%synergy
Mossfire Valley
79%inclusion150 decks189 decks
66%synergy
Scattered Groves
79%inclusion150 decks189 decks
71%synergy
Rootbound Crag
79%inclusion150 decks189 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Plenty
79%inclusion150 decks189 decks
67%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
79%inclusion149 decks189 decks
70%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion148 decks189 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion147 decks189 decks
43%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
76%inclusion144 decks189 decks
55%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
74%inclusion140 decks189 decks
66%synergy
Ash Barrens
70%inclusion133 decks189 decks
64%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy