Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Spirited Companion
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
66%synergy
Panharmonicon
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Ephemerate
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Charming Prince
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Pack Leader
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Loyal Warhound
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Cloudshift
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Flickerwisp
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Circuit Mender
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Pearl Medallion
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Omens
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Restoration Angel
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Lightstall Inquisitor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Claim Jumper
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Kor Cartographer
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Blade Splicer
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Felidar Guardian
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Karmic Guide
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Innocence
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Guide of Souls
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Rambunctious Mutt
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Solitude
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Supply Runners
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Selfless Savior
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Containment Priest
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Helpful Hunter
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Toby, Beastie Befriender
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Reveillark
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Palace Jailer
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Aven Interrupter
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Salvation Swan
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Stonehorn Dignitary
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Soul Warden
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Tax Collector
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Parting Gust
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Semester's End
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Flicker of Fate
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Thraben Charm
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Brave the Elements
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Bovine Intervention
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Unbounded Potential
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Another Round
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Lay Down Arms
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mass Calcify
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Release the Dogs
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Collector's Cage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Lembas
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Zephyr Boots
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Feather
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Portable Hole
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Teleportation Circle
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Grasp of Fate
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Call for Unity
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
The Princess Takes Flight
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Far Traveler
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Dog Umbra
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Elspeth Conquers Death
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Four Knocks
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Ossification
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
20%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
21%synergy
War Room
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Grange
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Guildless Commons
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Field
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Caged Sun
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy