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Owain Roberts
Aug 29, 2025
Owain Roberts
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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.4%inclusion3 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
2.3%inclusion2 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.1%inclusion3 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Shared Roots
1.3%inclusion1 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Boomerang Basics
1.3%inclusion1 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
58%inclusion175 decks302 decks
55%synergy
Winged Boots
55%inclusion166 decks302 decks
53%synergy
Seize the Day
55%inclusion165 decks302 decks
52%synergy
Noxious Revival
62%inclusion188 decks302 decks
51%synergy
Exploration
61%inclusion183 decks302 decks
50%synergy
Aqueous Form
52%inclusion158 decks302 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion178 decks302 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion191 decks302 decks
45%synergy
Aggravated Assault
48%inclusion144 decks302 decks
44%synergy
Wild Growth
51%inclusion155 decks302 decks
41%synergy
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Nature's Lore
66%inclusion199 decks302 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
61%inclusion185 decks302 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion180 decks302 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
57%inclusion172 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion166 decks302 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion151 decks302 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion151 decks302 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion146 decks302 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion144 decks302 decks
35%synergy
Sylvan Library
45%inclusion136 decks302 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion205 decks302 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion203 decks302 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion181 decks302 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion180 decks302 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion166 decks302 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion116 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion115 decks302 decks
30%synergy
Seedborn Muse
35%inclusion107 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion98 decks302 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion76 decks302 decks
17%synergy
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Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion123 decks302 decks
25%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
35%inclusion104 decks301 decks
26%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
34%inclusion102 decks302 decks
24%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
30%inclusion91 decks302 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
30%inclusion90 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Tinder Wall
27%inclusion82 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion79 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion67 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
22%inclusion67 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
21%inclusion64 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
18%inclusion55 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
18%inclusion54 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion33 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
11%inclusion33 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
-4%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
-5%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
39%inclusion117 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion114 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion103 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion103 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion102 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion100 decks302 decks
26%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion100 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion93 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Expel from Orazca
30%inclusion90 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion87 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
28%inclusion86 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion77 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Reclaim
25%inclusion76 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Crop Rotation
25%inclusion74 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
24%inclusion72 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion69 decks301 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion69 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion66 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion66 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Decisive Denial
22%inclusion66 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion66 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion65 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Gift
20%inclusion60 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion60 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion59 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion56 decks302 decks
18%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion52 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion50 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Hunter's Insight
16%inclusion48 decks302 decks
13%synergy
You Come to a River
16%inclusion48 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion47 decks299 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
16%inclusion47 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Harrow
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion36 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Hinder
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion32 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion130 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Explore
40%inclusion122 decks302 decks
26%synergy
Time Warp
40%inclusion122 decks302 decks
38%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
38%inclusion115 decks302 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion104 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion98 decks302 decks
-11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
32%inclusion97 decks302 decks
27%synergy
Summer Bloom
32%inclusion96 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
31%inclusion93 decks302 decks
30%synergy
Relentless Assault
30%inclusion91 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion90 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Personal Tutor
29%inclusion87 decks302 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion79 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion72 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Seasons Past
21%inclusion64 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Spring
21%inclusion63 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Regrowth
21%inclusion62 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Mastery
18%inclusion54 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
17%inclusion52 decks301 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion41 decks294 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion30 decks301 decks
8%synergy
World at War
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.6%inclusion23 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.4%inclusion19 decks299 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Expropriate
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion104 decks302 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion97 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
27%inclusion83 decks302 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion83 decks302 decks
2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion77 decks302 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion72 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion59 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion57 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion57 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion33 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion31 decks301 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bear Umbra
43%inclusion130 decks302 decks
40%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion100 decks302 decks
26%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
29%inclusion89 decks302 decks
24%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
28%inclusion84 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
23%inclusion70 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion55 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion47 decks302 decks
14%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Mirri's Guile
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Song of Creation
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Will
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
-5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion156 decks302 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion120 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion117 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
38%inclusion115 decks302 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion87 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion66 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion56 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion54 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
-17%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
1%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion285 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion264 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion136 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
42%inclusion126 decks302 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion102 decks302 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion84 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
27%inclusion82 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion76 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion291 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion279 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion277 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion258 decks302 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion243 decks302 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
79%inclusion238 decks302 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion232 decks302 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
66%inclusion198 decks302 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion194 decks302 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion194 decks302 decks
32%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion183 decks302 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion179 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion168 decks302 decks
26%synergy
Ketria Triome
55%inclusion167 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Spire Garden
46%inclusion140 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion127 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion110 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion104 decks302 decks
-7%synergy
Cinder Glade
31%inclusion95 decks302 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion90 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion88 decks302 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion87 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion86 decks302 decks
-23%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion85 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
27%inclusion82 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion80 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion79 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion79 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
26%inclusion78 decks302 decks
-12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion77 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion73 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion73 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
24%inclusion72 decks302 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion72 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion70 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion70 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion69 decks301 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
21%inclusion64 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion61 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion57 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion54 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion51 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion49 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion48 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
4%synergy
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