Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Expensive 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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Sokka, Swordmaster
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion157 decks180 decks
79%synergy
Strong Back
81%inclusion146 decks180 decks
77%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
80%inclusion144 decks180 decks
75%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
78%inclusion141 decks180 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion142 decks180 decks
72%synergy
All That Glitters
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
70%synergy
Basilisk Collar
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
69%synergy
Inventory Management
69%inclusion125 decks180 decks
65%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
66%inclusion118 decks180 decks
63%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
65%inclusion117 decks180 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion147 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
78%inclusion140 decks180 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion120 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion112 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Rancor
62%inclusion111 decks180 decks
57%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion109 decks180 decks
57%synergy
Armory Paladin
59%inclusion106 decks180 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
59%inclusion106 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
57%inclusion103 decks180 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
53%inclusion96 decks180 decks
50%synergy
Mister Gutsy
46%inclusion82 decks180 decks
44%synergy
Gunner Conscript
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
42%inclusion76 decks180 decks
39%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
41%inclusion73 decks180 decks
38%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
39%inclusion70 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
39%inclusion70 decks180 decks
34%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion68 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
37%inclusion67 decks180 decks
32%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
34%inclusion61 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
34%inclusion61 decks180 decks
32%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
33%inclusion59 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion59 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Ian the Reckless
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Professor Hojo
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Setessan Champion
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion95 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion94 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Break Down
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
32%synergy
Valorous Stance
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion45 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Silkguard
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Megaton's Fate
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
-28%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
-25%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-22%synergy
Full Throttle
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion94 decks180 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion87 decks180 decks
45%synergy
Champion's Helm
48%inclusion86 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
41%inclusion74 decks180 decks
38%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion73 decks180 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion70 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Junk Jet
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion57 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Power Fist
29%inclusion52 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion35 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Colossus Hammer
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Scope
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
7%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Idolized
54%inclusion98 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
54%inclusion97 decks180 decks
51%synergy
Wild Growth
48%inclusion87 decks180 decks
39%synergy
Well Rested
44%inclusion80 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Sticky Fingers
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion76 decks180 decks
38%synergy
Bear Umbra
40%inclusion72 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Fertile Ground
38%inclusion68 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
34%synergy
Almost Perfect
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Ethereal Armor
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Animal Friend
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Ancestral Mask
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Abundant Growth
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Snake Umbra
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Pain for All
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Lion Umbra
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Sage's Reverie
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion109 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion90 decks180 decks
47%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
33%inclusion59 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion45 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Junktown
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion158 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion141 decks180 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion175 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion175 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion175 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion175 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion131 decks180 decks
34%synergy
Stomping Ground
72%inclusion130 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
72%inclusion129 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
72%inclusion129 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
72%inclusion129 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion127 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion126 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
69%inclusion125 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion106 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Cinder Glade
57%inclusion102 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
56%inclusion100 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
55%inclusion99 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion98 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion96 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion88 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion83 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Spire Garden
44%inclusion80 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
34%inclusion62 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Scattered Groves
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion45 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Commercial District
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
-15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Abandon
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
-8%synergy