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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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Hexing Squelcher
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
4.8%inclusion3 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Spry and Mighty
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
58%inclusion183 decks318 decks
55%synergy
Winged Boots
55%inclusion176 decks318 decks
53%synergy
Seize the Day
56%inclusion179 decks318 decks
53%synergy
Noxious Revival
62%inclusion197 decks318 decks
51%synergy
Exploration
60%inclusion192 decks318 decks
50%synergy
Aqueous Form
53%inclusion167 decks318 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion188 decks318 decks
46%synergy
Aggravated Assault
48%inclusion154 decks318 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion196 decks318 decks
43%synergy
Wild Growth
50%inclusion160 decks318 decks
40%synergy
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Nature's Lore
66%inclusion211 decks318 decks
32%synergy
Three Visits
61%inclusion195 decks318 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion192 decks318 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion177 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion172 decks318 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion159 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion157 decks318 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion151 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion149 decks318 decks
35%synergy
Bear Umbra
43%inclusion137 decks318 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion215 decks318 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion210 decks318 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion189 decks318 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion189 decks318 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion173 decks318 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion123 decks318 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion121 decks318 decks
27%synergy
Seedborn Muse
35%inclusion110 decks318 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion104 decks318 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion81 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
40%inclusion128 decks318 decks
24%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
36%inclusion113 decks318 decks
27%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
33%inclusion104 decks318 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion92 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
28%inclusion90 decks318 decks
25%synergy
Tinder Wall
27%inclusion86 decks318 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion83 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
22%inclusion71 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
22%inclusion69 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion69 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
20%inclusion63 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
19%inclusion59 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
17%inclusion53 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
16%inclusion51 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
15%inclusion49 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
14%inclusion46 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion43 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion34 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
9.4%inclusion30 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
8.8%inclusion28 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.2%inclusion26 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
-3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
-4%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
5.7%inclusion18 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Savvy Trader
5.7%inclusion18 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
5.7%inclusion18 decks318 decks
-6%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
-5%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
39%inclusion123 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion118 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
35%inclusion110 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion109 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion109 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion105 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion105 decks318 decks
26%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion98 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Expel from Orazca
29%inclusion93 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion91 decks318 decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
27%inclusion87 decks318 decks
20%synergy
Slip Out the Back
27%inclusion86 decks318 decks
23%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
25%inclusion79 decks318 decks
23%synergy
Reclaim
25%inclusion78 decks318 decks
22%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion76 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion74 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion73 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Decisive Denial
22%inclusion71 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion68 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion68 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
21%inclusion67 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
21%inclusion67 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion66 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion64 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Gift
20%inclusion63 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion62 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion59 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion55 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion54 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Delay
16%inclusion51 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion49 decks318 decks
10%synergy
You Come to a River
15%inclusion49 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion47 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion44 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion43 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion43 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion41 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion41 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion39 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion37 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Hinder
12%inclusion37 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion34 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion34 decks318 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion133 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
41%inclusion130 decks318 decks
38%synergy
Explore
41%inclusion129 decks318 decks
26%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
39%inclusion123 decks318 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion107 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion105 decks318 decks
-10%synergy
Summer Bloom
33%inclusion104 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
32%inclusion102 decks318 decks
27%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
31%inclusion99 decks318 decks
30%synergy
Relentless Assault
31%inclusion97 decks318 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion94 decks318 decks
21%synergy
Personal Tutor
29%inclusion91 decks318 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion83 decks318 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion80 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion78 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Spring
21%inclusion68 decks318 decks
21%synergy
Seasons Past
21%inclusion68 decks318 decks
21%synergy
Regrowth
19%inclusion62 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion59 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Mastery
18%inclusion57 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
17%inclusion53 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion51 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion47 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion44 decks311 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion43 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion35 decks318 decks
10%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion34 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion34 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion31 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion31 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
9.4%inclusion30 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion28 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.2%inclusion23 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion18 decks318 decks
-3%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion107 decks318 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion101 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion89 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
28%inclusion88 decks318 decks
26%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion81 decks318 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion77 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion63 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion62 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion62 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion32 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion31 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.4%inclusion30 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.2%inclusion23 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
42%inclusion134 decks318 decks
35%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion104 decks318 decks
25%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
30%inclusion94 decks318 decks
24%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
28%inclusion89 decks318 decks
23%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
23%inclusion72 decks318 decks
19%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion56 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion48 decks318 decks
13%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
14%inclusion46 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Mirri's Guile
12%inclusion37 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion32 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.2%inclusion23 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Counterbalance
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Song of Creation
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Will
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.0%inclusion19 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
5.7%inclusion18 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
-6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion38 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.5%inclusion27 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion164 decks318 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion128 decks318 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion126 decks318 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
39%inclusion125 decks318 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion90 decks318 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion71 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion60 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion54 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
-16%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion38 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
12%inclusion37 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion33 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion29 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion28 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.5%inclusion24 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.0%inclusion19 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.3%inclusion17 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion301 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion279 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion143 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
42%inclusion134 decks318 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion110 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
28%inclusion90 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion89 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion48 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion42 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion39 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion36 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion30 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.9%inclusion25 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.2%inclusion23 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion22 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion308 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion296 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion293 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion273 decks318 decks
-6%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion258 decks318 decks
34%synergy
Stomping Ground
79%inclusion250 decks318 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion247 decks318 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion204 decks318 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion202 decks318 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion202 decks318 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion194 decks318 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion192 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
56%inclusion178 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion175 decks318 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
46%inclusion147 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion135 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion118 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion115 decks318 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
31%inclusion99 decks318 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion96 decks318 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion94 decks318 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion91 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
28%inclusion90 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion90 decks318 decks
-23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
27%inclusion87 decks318 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion87 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion84 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion83 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion82 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion79 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion78 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion77 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion76 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion75 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
23%inclusion74 decks318 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion74 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion71 decks318 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion69 decks318 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion61 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion60 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion58 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion56 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion55 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion52 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion47 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion47 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion46 decks318 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion45 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion37 decks318 decks
4%synergy
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