Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Meteor Sword
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mantle of the Ancients
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
91%synergy
Strong Back
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Rancor
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
83%synergy
Almost Perfect
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
82%synergy
All That Glitters
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Well Rested
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Path to Exile
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Basilisk Collar
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Idolized
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Champion's Helm
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Inventory Management
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Mister Gutsy
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Armory Paladin
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Gunner Conscript
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Ian the Reckless
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Weapons Vendor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Umbra Mystic
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Setessan Champion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Desdemona, Freedom's Edge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Break Down
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Valorous Stance
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-39%synergy
Boros Charm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-26%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Single Combat
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Megaton's Fate
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-27%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Rath
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wake the Past
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pip-Boy 3000
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Fireshrieker
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Brass Knuckles
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Junk Jet
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Explorer's Scope
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Power Fist
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Colossus Hammer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Samurai's Katana
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ultima Weapon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Plasma Caster
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
C.A.M.P.
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fertile Ground
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Wild Growth
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Sticky Fingers
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Animal Friend
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Abundant Growth
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Acquired Mutation
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Squirrel Nest
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Ancestral Mask
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Bear Umbra
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Lion Umbra
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Armor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Snake Umbra
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
With Great Power...
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Giant Inheritance
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Alpha Authority
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Audacity
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Season of Growth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sixth Sense
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Sage's Reverie
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Buried Ruin
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Junktown
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Temple of the False God
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Canopy Vista
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Temple of Triumph
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Rootbound Crag
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Scattered Groves
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Temple of Plenty
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Cinder Glade
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Temple of Abandon
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Mossfire Valley
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Evolving Wilds
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Ash Barrens
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Highlands
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Game Trail
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Fortified Village
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy