Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Core Voltron

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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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Strong Back
96%inclusion109 decks114 decks
91%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
95%inclusion108 decks114 decks
90%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
87%inclusion99 decks114 decks
84%synergy
All That Glitters
89%inclusion102 decks114 decks
84%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
89%inclusion101 decks114 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion102 decks114 decks
82%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
84%inclusion96 decks114 decks
81%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
82%inclusion94 decks114 decks
79%synergy
Inventory Management
83%inclusion95 decks114 decks
79%synergy
Basilisk Collar
84%inclusion96 decks114 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
88%inclusion100 decks114 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
87%inclusion99 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
86%inclusion98 decks114 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
82%inclusion94 decks114 decks
57%synergy
Rancor
81%inclusion92 decks114 decks
76%synergy
Armory Paladin
80%inclusion91 decks114 decks
77%synergy
Idolized
79%inclusion90 decks114 decks
76%synergy
Champion's Helm
76%inclusion87 decks114 decks
71%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
75%inclusion86 decks114 decks
73%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion83 decks114 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Mister Gutsy
65%inclusion74 decks114 decks
63%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
61%inclusion70 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
59%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
43%synergy
Gunner Conscript
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Ian the Reckless
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Sun Titan
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Setessan Champion
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Professor Hojo
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Valorous Stance
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
57%synergy
Break Down
56%inclusion64 decks114 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
-25%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-18%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
60%synergy
Megaton's Fate
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
-25%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
-28%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-29%synergy
Stump Stomp
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-22%synergy
Three Visits
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-22%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion78 decks114 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
59%inclusion67 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion64 decks114 decks
53%synergy
Junk Jet
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
48%synergy
Fireshrieker
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
43%synergy
Power Fist
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Explorer's Scope
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Brass Knuckles
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Thran Power Suit
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Colossus Hammer
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Well Rested
72%inclusion82 decks114 decks
69%synergy
Almost Perfect
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
67%synergy
Fertile Ground
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
65%synergy
Sticky Fingers
68%inclusion78 decks114 decks
66%synergy
Wild Growth
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
58%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
61%inclusion70 decks114 decks
60%synergy
Abundant Growth
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
43%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Animal Friend
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Bear Umbra
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Acquired Mutation
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Lion Umbra
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Mask
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Sage's Reverie
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Squirrel Nest
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Etali's Favor
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Fighter Class
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Pain for All
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
82%inclusion94 decks114 decks
55%synergy
Buried Ruin
75%inclusion85 decks114 decks
71%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
71%inclusion81 decks114 decks
69%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Junktown
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
46%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion108 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion100 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion114 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion113 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion113 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion113 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion106 decks114 decks
52%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion102 decks114 decks
53%synergy
Canopy Vista
88%inclusion100 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Rootbound Crag
87%inclusion99 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion98 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Jungle Shrine
86%inclusion98 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Cinder Glade
83%inclusion95 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
68%inclusion78 decks114 decks
52%synergy
Mossfire Valley
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
59%synergy
Scattered Groves
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
57%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Triumph
66%inclusion75 decks114 decks
53%synergy
Temple of Plenty
65%inclusion74 decks114 decks
52%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
61%inclusion70 decks114 decks
52%synergy
Temple of Abandon
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
47%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion65 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Ash Barrens
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
-18%synergy
Stomping Ground
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
-23%synergy
Temple Garden
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
-21%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
-23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-17%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-19%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-20%synergy
Stump Stomp
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-19%synergy
Thornspire Verge
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-2%synergy