Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Core Voltron

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Strong Back
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
91%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
95%inclusion106 decks112 decks
90%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
87%inclusion97 decks112 decks
84%synergy
All That Glitters
89%inclusion100 decks112 decks
84%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
88%inclusion99 decks112 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion100 decks112 decks
81%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
81%synergy
Basilisk Collar
85%inclusion95 decks112 decks
79%synergy
Inventory Management
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
79%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
81%inclusion91 decks112 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
88%inclusion98 decks112 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
87%inclusion97 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Rancor
80%inclusion90 decks112 decks
76%synergy
Armory Paladin
79%inclusion89 decks112 decks
77%synergy
Idolized
78%inclusion87 decks112 decks
75%synergy
Champion's Helm
76%inclusion85 decks112 decks
70%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
72%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion81 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Mister Gutsy
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
62%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Gunner Conscript
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Ian the Reckless
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Sun Titan
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Setessan Champion
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Delighted Halfling
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Professor Hojo
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Valorous Stance
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Break Down
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
-26%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-17%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
59%synergy
Megaton's Fate
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-25%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
-29%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-26%synergy
Open the Vaults
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Unfinished Business
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-28%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-22%synergy
Three Visits
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-22%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
65%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Junk Jet
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
48%synergy
Fireshrieker
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Power Fist
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Explorer's Scope
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Brass Knuckles
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Colossus Hammer
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Well Rested
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
69%synergy
Almost Perfect
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
67%synergy
Fertile Ground
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
65%synergy
Sticky Fingers
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
66%synergy
Wild Growth
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
59%synergy
Abundant Growth
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Animal Friend
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Bear Umbra
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Acquired Mutation
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Lion Umbra
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Mask
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Sage's Reverie
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Squirrel Nest
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Etali's Favor
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Fighter Class
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Feather of Flight
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
82%inclusion92 decks112 decks
55%synergy
Buried Ruin
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
71%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
69%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Junktown
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Temple of the False God
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion106 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion98 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion112 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion111 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion111 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion111 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
90%inclusion101 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion99 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Canopy Vista
88%inclusion99 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Jungle Shrine
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Cinder Glade
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Mossfire Valley
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
60%synergy
Scattered Groves
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Temple of Triumph
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Path of Ancestry
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Plenty
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Temple of Abandon
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Ash Barrens
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-19%synergy
Stomping Ground
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-23%synergy
Temple Garden
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-24%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Brushland
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-19%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-18%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-19%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-19%synergy
Spectator Seating
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-18%synergy
Thornspire Verge
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-20%synergy