Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Optimized

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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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6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
87%synergy
Strong Back
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
83%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
81%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
81%synergy
Idolized
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
74%synergy
All That Glitters
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
72%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
74%inclusion52 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Inventory Management
74%inclusion52 decks70 decks
70%synergy
Basilisk Collar
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
67%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
57%synergy
Heroic Intervention
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Rancor
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Champion's Helm
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
57%synergy
Well Rested
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Armory Paladin
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Mister Gutsy
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Gunner Conscript
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Professor Hojo
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Ian the Reckless
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Valorous Stance
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Break Down
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Beast Within
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-26%synergy
Silkguard
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Megaton's Fate
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-26%synergy
Open the Vaults
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-24%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-25%synergy
Winds of Rath
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-40%synergy
Ravages of War
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Power Fist
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Junk Jet
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Fireshrieker
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Colossus Hammer
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Thran Power Suit
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Explorer's Scope
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Brass Knuckles
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Almost Perfect
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Bear Umbra
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Wild Growth
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Sticky Fingers
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Fertile Ground
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Abundant Growth
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Ethereal Armor
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Animal Friend
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Pain for All
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Mask
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Fighter Class
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Squirrel Nest
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Colossification
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Unflinching Courage
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Acquired Mutation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion52 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Buried Ruin
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Junktown
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Diamond City
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion68 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Jungle Shrine
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Rootbound Crag
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Cinder Glade
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Vista
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Mossfire Valley
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Abandon
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Triumph
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Plenty
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Stomping Ground
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Scattered Groves
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Temple Garden
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Spire Garden
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Commercial District
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy