Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Redirect Lightning
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Strong Back
91%inclusion72 decks79 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
85%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
85%inclusion67 decks79 decks
80%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
84%inclusion66 decks79 decks
79%synergy
All That Glitters
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
73%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
72%synergy
Inventory Management
75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
70%synergy
Idolized
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
69%synergy
Basilisk Collar
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
65%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion66 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Heroic Intervention
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Rancor
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
59%synergy
Champion's Helm
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
55%synergy
Well Rested
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Armory Paladin
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Mister Gutsy
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Gunner Conscript
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Ian the Reckless
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Professor Hojo
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Valorous Stance
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Break Down
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-19%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Beast Within
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-26%synergy
Pyroblast
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Megaton's Fate
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-25%synergy
Open the Vaults
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-22%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-26%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Ravages of War
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-16%synergy
Cultivate
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-39%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Wake the Past
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Power Fist
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Junk Jet
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Fireshrieker
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Colossus Hammer
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Brass Knuckles
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Explorer's Scope
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Almost Perfect
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Wild Growth
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Bear Umbra
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Sticky Fingers
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Fertile Ground
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Abundant Growth
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Animal Friend
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Fighter Class
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Pain for All
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Ancestral Mask
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Lion Umbra
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Acquired Mutation
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Colossification
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Squirrel Nest
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Overencumbered
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Crystalline Armor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Unflinching Courage
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Buried Ruin
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Junktown
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Diamond City
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion66 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion78 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion61 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
76%inclusion60 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Rootbound Crag
73%inclusion58 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Jungle Shrine
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Mossfire Valley
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Abandon
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Triumph
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Plenty
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Scattered Groves
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Temple Garden
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Commercial District
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy