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
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Strong Back
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
90%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
89%synergy
Rancor
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
85%synergy
Almost Perfect
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
83%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
81%synergy
All That Glitters
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
81%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
80%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
79%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Well Rested
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
76%synergy
Path to Exile
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Idolized
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Basilisk Collar
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
74%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Champion's Helm
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Inventory Management
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
74%synergy
Blasphemous Act
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Mister Gutsy
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
74%synergy
Armory Paladin
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Gunner Conscript
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Ian the Reckless
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Umbra Mystic
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Setessan Champion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Valorous Stance
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Break Down
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-36%synergy
Boros Charm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Megaton's Fate
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-28%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Wake the Past
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Decimate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pip-Boy 3000
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Fireshrieker
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
64%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Junk Jet
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Brass Knuckles
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Explorer's Scope
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Power Fist
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Colossus Hammer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mage Slayer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
C.A.M.P.
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Plasma Caster
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Samurai's Katana
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ultima Weapon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Vault 101: Birthday Party
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
74%synergy
Fertile Ground
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Sticky Fingers
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Wild Growth
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Animal Friend
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Abundant Growth
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Acquired Mutation
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Squirrel Nest
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Bear Umbra
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Ancestral Mask
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Snake Umbra
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Lion Umbra
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power...
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Audacity
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Alpha Authority
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Giant Inheritance
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Timely Ward
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Reverie
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sixth Sense
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Buried Ruin
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
74%synergy
Junktown
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Temple of the False God
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Temple of Plenty
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Scattered Groves
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Temple of Triumph
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Cinder Glade
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Mossfire Valley
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Temple of Abandon
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Evolving Wilds
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Ash Barrens
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Highlands
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fortified Village
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Stomping Ground
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-37%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Game Trail
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy