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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Avatar Destiny
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
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Strong Back
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92%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
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89%synergy
All That Glitters
90%inclusion111 decks124 decks
84%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
86%inclusion107 decks124 decks
84%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
88%inclusion109 decks124 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion112 decks124 decks
82%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
84%inclusion104 decks124 decks
81%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
83%inclusion103 decks124 decks
80%synergy
Basilisk Collar
85%inclusion106 decks124 decks
80%synergy
Inventory Management
83%inclusion103 decks124 decks
79%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
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62%synergy
Path to Exile
85%inclusion105 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Heroic Intervention
84%inclusion104 decks124 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion103 decks124 decks
58%synergy
Armory Paladin
79%inclusion98 decks124 decks
77%synergy
Rancor
79%inclusion98 decks124 decks
74%synergy
Champion's Helm
78%inclusion97 decks124 decks
72%synergy
Idolized
77%inclusion96 decks124 decks
75%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
73%inclusion91 decks124 decks
71%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion89 decks124 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Mister Gutsy
65%inclusion80 decks124 decks
63%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
61%inclusion76 decks124 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion74 decks124 decks
52%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
58%inclusion72 decks124 decks
56%synergy
Gunner Conscript
47%inclusion58 decks124 decks
45%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
40%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
41%inclusion51 decks124 decks
40%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion44 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Ian the Reckless
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Lizard Blades
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Professor Hojo
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-15%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Setessan Champion
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Lion Sash
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Valorous Stance
57%inclusion71 decks124 decks
54%synergy
Break Down
57%inclusion71 decks124 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
-25%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
-11%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-22%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-17%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
61%inclusion76 decks124 decks
59%synergy
Megaton's Fate
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
-23%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
-26%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
-22%synergy
Open the Vaults
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-28%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-22%synergy
Three Visits
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-21%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion85 decks124 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
60%inclusion75 decks124 decks
55%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion69 decks124 decks
53%synergy
Junk Jet
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
48%synergy
Fireshrieker
47%inclusion58 decks124 decks
45%synergy
Explorer's Scope
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Power Fist
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Brass Knuckles
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Well Rested
71%inclusion88 decks124 decks
69%synergy
Fertile Ground
69%inclusion86 decks124 decks
65%synergy
Almost Perfect
68%inclusion84 decks124 decks
65%synergy
Wild Growth
68%inclusion84 decks124 decks
58%synergy
Sticky Fingers
67%inclusion83 decks124 decks
64%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
60%inclusion75 decks124 decks
59%synergy
Abundant Growth
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
43%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Animal Friend
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Bear Umbra
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Acquired Mutation
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Armor
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Mask
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Lion Umbra
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Squirrel Nest
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Sage's Reverie
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Fighter Class
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Etali's Favor
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
85%inclusion105 decks124 decks
58%synergy
Buried Ruin
73%inclusion91 decks124 decks
70%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
70%inclusion87 decks124 decks
68%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
60%inclusion74 decks124 decks
50%synergy
Junktown
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
45%synergy
Temple of the False God
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion117 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion107 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion124 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion123 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion123 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion123 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion115 decks124 decks
51%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
90%inclusion111 decks124 decks
52%synergy
Canopy Vista
88%inclusion109 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Jungle Shrine
87%inclusion108 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Rootbound Crag
87%inclusion108 decks124 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion105 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Cinder Glade
84%inclusion104 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
69%inclusion86 decks124 decks
53%synergy
Mossfire Valley
69%inclusion86 decks124 decks
56%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
69%inclusion85 decks124 decks
60%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion83 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Scattered Groves
65%inclusion81 decks124 decks
56%synergy
Temple of Triumph
65%inclusion81 decks124 decks
53%synergy
Temple of Plenty
65%inclusion80 decks124 decks
52%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
61%inclusion76 decks124 decks
52%synergy
Temple of Abandon
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
47%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion72 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
48%inclusion60 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Ash Barrens
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Temple Garden
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
-21%synergy
Stomping Ground
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
-23%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-20%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-21%synergy
Spectator Seating
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-17%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Game Trail
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-20%synergy