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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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Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Warp
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Winged Boots
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Exploration
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Noxious Revival
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Sylvan Library
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Remora
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Stubborn Denial
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Seize the Day
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Three Visits
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Veil of Summer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Aqueous Form
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Mystical Tutor
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Mana Vault
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Crop Rotation
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Tinder Wall
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Elf
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Endurance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Memory Lapse
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Nature's Claim
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Reclaim
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Submerge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Misdirection
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Decisive Denial
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Slip Out the Back
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Vigor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Nexus of Fate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Expel from Orazca
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Delay
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
You Come to a River
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Impact Resonance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Insight
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Auroral Procession
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Gift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Seedtime
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Personal Tutor
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Regrowth
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Seasons Past
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Explore
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
World at War
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Summer Bloom
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Spring
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Mastery
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Overpowering Attack
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood's End
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Full Throttle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Walk the Aeons
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Artful Dodge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Time Stretch
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
See the Truth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
16%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Scroll Rack
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Bear Umbra
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Aggravated Assault
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mirri's Guile
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Counterbalance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Cover
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Guild Artisan
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Protective Bubble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Druid Class
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Island
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Forest
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mountain
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Ketria Triome
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Spire Garden
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Islet
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Taiga
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Volcanic Island
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Hedge Maze
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
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