Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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All That Glitters
90%inclusion162 decks181 decks
84%synergy
Armory Paladin
84%inclusion152 decks180 decks
82%synergy
Almost Perfect
84%inclusion151 decks180 decks
81%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
85%inclusion154 decks181 decks
81%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
82%inclusion147 decks180 decks
80%synergy
Sticky Fingers
81%inclusion147 decks181 decks
78%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
80%inclusion144 decks179 decks
78%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
80%inclusion145 decks181 decks
77%synergy
Rancor
82%inclusion148 decks181 decks
77%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
79%inclusion141 decks179 decks
77%synergy
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Puresteel Paladin
82%inclusion148 decks181 decks
74%synergy
Strong Back
81%inclusion145 decks180 decks
76%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
80%inclusion145 decks181 decks
75%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion143 decks181 decks
53%synergy
Fertile Ground
79%inclusion143 decks181 decks
75%synergy
Wild Growth
78%inclusion142 decks181 decks
69%synergy
Basilisk Collar
78%inclusion142 decks181 decks
73%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion141 decks181 decks
23%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
78%inclusion140 decks180 decks
75%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
77%inclusion140 decks181 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Mister Gutsy
77%inclusion139 decks180 decks
75%synergy
Gunner Conscript
77%inclusion138 decks179 decks
75%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
76%inclusion137 decks180 decks
74%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
75%inclusion135 decks179 decks
74%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
73%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
74%inclusion133 decks180 decks
73%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
69%inclusion125 decks180 decks
68%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
68%inclusion122 decks180 decks
63%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
67%inclusion121 decks180 decks
66%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
67%inclusion121 decks180 decks
66%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
67%inclusion121 decks180 decks
66%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
66%inclusion118 decks179 decks
65%synergy
Ian the Reckless
64%inclusion115 decks180 decks
63%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
60%inclusion108 decks179 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
27%inclusion48 decks181 decks
19%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
-13%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
-10%synergy
Weapons Vendor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Valorous Stance
77%inclusion140 decks181 decks
74%synergy
Break Down
77%inclusion138 decks180 decks
75%synergy
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion137 decks181 decks
56%synergy
Inventory Management
76%inclusion136 decks180 decks
71%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion119 decks181 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
-46%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
-23%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
72%inclusion130 decks181 decks
69%synergy
Blasphemous Act
71%inclusion128 decks181 decks
46%synergy
Megaton's Fate
71%inclusion127 decks180 decks
69%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
-38%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
-29%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
-40%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Explorer's Scope
77%inclusion139 decks181 decks
75%synergy
Champion's Helm
77%inclusion139 decks181 decks
71%synergy
Junk Jet
77%inclusion138 decks180 decks
75%synergy
Fireshrieker
74%inclusion134 decks181 decks
72%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
73%inclusion130 decks179 decks
70%synergy
Brass Knuckles
70%inclusion127 decks181 decks
69%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
66%inclusion118 decks180 decks
63%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Short Bow
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Vault 101: Birthday Party
76%inclusion138 decks181 decks
75%synergy
Idolized
74%inclusion134 decks181 decks
71%synergy
Well Rested
73%inclusion132 decks180 decks
71%synergy
Abundant Growth
72%inclusion130 decks181 decks
70%synergy
Animal Friend
70%inclusion126 decks180 decks
69%synergy
Acquired Mutation
66%inclusion119 decks180 decks
65%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
51%inclusion92 decks180 decks
51%synergy
Squirrel Nest
44%inclusion80 decks181 decks
44%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Lion Umbra
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Overencumbered
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Dog Umbra
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
82%inclusion149 decks181 decks
55%synergy
Buried Ruin
77%inclusion140 decks181 decks
74%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
76%inclusion137 decks181 decks
74%synergy
Junktown
75%inclusion134 decks179 decks
73%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
68%inclusion123 decks181 decks
58%synergy
Temple of the False God
57%inclusion104 decks181 decks
46%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion157 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion148 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
56%inclusion101 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
53%inclusion95 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion181 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion181 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion181 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion172 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion164 decks181 decks
35%synergy
Canopy Vista
87%inclusion157 decks181 decks
37%synergy
Cinder Glade
85%inclusion154 decks181 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion150 decks181 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion150 decks181 decks
42%synergy
Temple of Abandon
81%inclusion147 decks181 decks
69%synergy
Temple of Triumph
81%inclusion147 decks181 decks
68%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
81%inclusion146 decks181 decks
44%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
80%inclusion145 decks181 decks
71%synergy
Evolving Wilds
80%inclusion144 decks181 decks
49%synergy
Temple of Plenty
80%inclusion144 decks181 decks
67%synergy
Scattered Groves
79%inclusion143 decks181 decks
70%synergy
Mossfire Valley
79%inclusion143 decks181 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
79%inclusion143 decks181 decks
44%synergy
Rootbound Crag
78%inclusion142 decks181 decks
42%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion141 decks181 decks
62%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
77%inclusion139 decks181 decks
55%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
76%inclusion136 decks180 decks
67%synergy
Ash Barrens
73%inclusion132 decks181 decks
67%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
3%synergy