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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Shared Roots
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion159 decks182 decks
79%synergy
Strong Back
81%inclusion148 decks182 decks
77%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
80%inclusion145 decks182 decks
75%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
79%inclusion143 decks182 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion145 decks182 decks
72%synergy
All That Glitters
76%inclusion138 decks182 decks
71%synergy
Basilisk Collar
75%inclusion137 decks182 decks
69%synergy
Inventory Management
70%inclusion127 decks182 decks
65%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
66%inclusion121 decks182 decks
64%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
66%inclusion120 decks182 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion149 decks182 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
79%inclusion143 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion122 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion112 decks182 decks
36%synergy
Rancor
62%inclusion112 decks182 decks
57%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion111 decks182 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
60%inclusion110 decks182 decks
56%synergy
Armory Paladin
60%inclusion109 decks182 decks
57%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
59%inclusion108 decks182 decks
56%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
58%inclusion105 decks182 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
54%inclusion98 decks182 decks
51%synergy
Mister Gutsy
45%inclusion82 decks182 decks
43%synergy
Gunner Conscript
43%inclusion78 decks182 decks
41%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
41%inclusion75 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion72 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
38%inclusion70 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
37%inclusion68 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
37%inclusion67 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion60 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion54 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Ian the Reckless
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion95 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
51%inclusion93 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Break Down
33%inclusion60 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Valorous Stance
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Strength of Will
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
43%inclusion78 decks182 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion48 decks182 decks
-12%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Megaton's Fate
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
-28%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
-25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-22%synergy
Full Throttle
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion94 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion88 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Champion's Helm
48%inclusion87 decks182 decks
42%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Nettlecyst
40%inclusion72 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Junk Jet
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion58 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Power Fist
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Explorer's Scope
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Idolized
54%inclusion99 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
53%inclusion97 decks182 decks
50%synergy
Wild Growth
47%inclusion86 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Well Rested
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Sticky Fingers
41%inclusion75 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Bear Umbra
41%inclusion74 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Almost Perfect
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Fertile Ground
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Ethereal Armor
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Animal Friend
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Ancestral Mask
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Abundant Growth
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Pain for All
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Snake Umbra
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Lion Umbra
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Super State
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Sage's Reverie
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion110 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion90 decks182 decks
46%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
32%inclusion58 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Junktown
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion161 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion145 decks182 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion177 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion177 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion177 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion176 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
73%inclusion133 decks182 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
73%inclusion132 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion130 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
71%inclusion130 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion129 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Stomping Ground
70%inclusion128 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Rootbound Crag
69%inclusion125 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Temple Garden
68%inclusion124 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion103 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Canopy Vista
55%inclusion101 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
55%inclusion100 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
55%inclusion100 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion96 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion94 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion91 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion84 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Spire Garden
45%inclusion82 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Scattered Groves
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Commercial District
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Lush Portico
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Thornspire Verge
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Abandon
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
7%synergy