Sophia, Dogged Detective (Commander)

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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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Urban Retreat
6.7%inclusion34 decks508 decks
-3%synergy
Eel-Hounds
6.4%inclusion44 decks689 decks
6%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
4.3%inclusion22 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Ham, Peter Porker
3.7%inclusion33 decks889 decks
3%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
2.1%inclusion15 decks712 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pack Leader
92%inclusion4.32K decks4.71K decks
90%synergy
Mowu, Loyal Companion
86%inclusion4.07K decks4.71K decks
84%synergy
Selfless Savior
80%inclusion3.76K decks4.71K decks
77%synergy
Academy Manufactor
84%inclusion3.95K decks4.71K decks
76%synergy
Loyal Warhound
77%inclusion3.61K decks4.71K decks
75%synergy
Spirited Companion
78%inclusion3.69K decks4.71K decks
75%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
75%inclusion3.55K decks4.71K decks
73%synergy
Floodhound
70%inclusion3.29K decks4.71K decks
68%synergy
K-9, Mark I
72%inclusion3.38K decks4.71K decks
68%synergy
Faithful Watchdog
67%inclusion2.44K decks3.66K decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion3.40K decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Generous Pup
66%inclusion1.85K decks2.81K decks
63%synergy
Release the Dogs
65%inclusion3.06K decks4.71K decks
64%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
64%inclusion2.42K decks3.80K decks
62%synergy
Hardened Scales
64%inclusion3K decks4.71K decks
46%synergy
Mushroom Watchdogs
63%inclusion2.96K decks4.71K decks
61%synergy
District Mascot
62%inclusion1.46K decks2.34K decks
60%synergy
Tireless Tracker
60%inclusion2.83K decks4.71K decks
53%synergy
Tanuki Transplanter
59%inclusion2.80K decks4.71K decks
58%synergy
Peregrin Took
58%inclusion2.74K decks4.71K decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion695 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion692 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion585 decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion463 decks4.71K decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.4%inclusion397 decks4.71K decks
-6%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
8.0%inclusion375 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.1%inclusion287 decks4.71K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
54%inclusion2.56K decks4.71K decks
53%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
54%inclusion2.53K decks4.71K decks
52%synergy
Blink Dog
52%inclusion2.46K decks4.71K decks
51%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
50%inclusion2.36K decks4.71K decks
45%synergy
Longshot Squad
48%inclusion2.25K decks4.71K decks
47%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
44%inclusion2.09K decks4.71K decks
35%synergy
Rambunctious Mutt
44%inclusion2.05K decks4.71K decks
43%synergy
Alpine Watchdog
43%inclusion2.03K decks4.71K decks
42%synergy
Mischievous Pup
43%inclusion2.03K decks4.71K decks
42%synergy
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
41%inclusion1.93K decks4.71K decks
36%synergy
Mirror Entity
39%inclusion1.82K decks4.71K decks
36%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
39%inclusion1.81K decks4.71K decks
34%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
37%inclusion1.74K decks4.71K decks
33%synergy
Trusty Retriever
37%inclusion1.73K decks4.71K decks
36%synergy
Supply Runners
35%inclusion1.66K decks4.71K decks
34%synergy
Arbor Adherent
33%inclusion617 decks1.85K decks
32%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
33%inclusion1.57K decks4.71K decks
29%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
33%inclusion1.53K decks4.71K decks
30%synergy
Greater Tanuki
32%inclusion1.53K decks4.71K decks
31%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
32%inclusion1.51K decks4.71K decks
26%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
32%inclusion1.49K decks4.71K decks
27%synergy
Wary Watchdog
31%inclusion940 decks3.02K decks
31%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
30%inclusion1.41K decks4.71K decks
29%synergy
Abzan Falconer
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.71K decks
26%synergy
Traveling Botanist
29%inclusion531 decks1.84K decks
28%synergy
Merchant of Truth
29%inclusion1.35K decks4.71K decks
25%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
26%inclusion1.22K decks4.71K decks
20%synergy
Realmwalker
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.71K decks
23%synergy
Codecracker Hound
25%inclusion232 decks942 decks
24%synergy
Warclamp Mastiff
24%inclusion1.12K decks4.71K decks
23%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.71K decks
22%synergy
Mongrel Pack
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.71K decks
22%synergy
Chrome Companion
22%inclusion217 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion997 decks4.71K decks
18%synergy
Morska, Undersea Sleuth
21%inclusion994 decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
18%inclusion865 decks4.71K decks
17%synergy
Detective of the Month
18%inclusion859 decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Martha Jones
18%inclusion847 decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
Rinoa Heartilly
18%inclusion260 decks1.45K decks
17%synergy
Iron Mastiff
17%inclusion815 decks4.71K decks
17%synergy
Masked Vandal
17%inclusion800 decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
Junk Winder
17%inclusion788 decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
16%inclusion221 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Trade Route Envoy
16%inclusion292 decks1.82K decks
16%synergy
Ainok Survivalist
16%inclusion750 decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
Samwise Gamgee
16%inclusion745 decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Sterling Hound
15%inclusion583 decks3.91K decks
15%synergy
Karlov Watchdog
15%inclusion700 decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Gilded Goose
15%inclusion690 decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Abzan Beastmaster
15%inclusion688 decks4.71K decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion2.54K decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Call
51%inclusion2.41K decks4.71K decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion2.04K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Officious Interrogation
42%inclusion1.99K decks4.71K decks
39%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion1.96K decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Disorder in the Court
36%inclusion1.70K decks4.71K decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion1.68K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion1.65K decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Deduce
18%inclusion845 decks4.71K decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion779 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion720 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion674 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion672 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion663 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Confront the Unknown
14%inclusion648 decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion633 decks4.71K decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion524 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion506 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion506 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
10%inclusion479 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion455 decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.5%inclusion354 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.1%inclusion297 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
No More Lies
7.0%inclusion330 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.3%inclusion178 decks3.35K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
53%inclusion2.50K decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion2.30K decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion1.94K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion1.79K decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion1.40K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion1.39K decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion1.15K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Rise and Shine
19%inclusion901 decks4.71K decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion771 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion589 decks3.92K decks
11%synergy
Many Partings
15%inclusion707 decks4.71K decks
14%synergy
Damning Verdict
14%inclusion662 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
They Went This Way
13%inclusion618 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion610 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Follow the Bodies
13%inclusion598 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion524 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion517 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Distant Melody
8.7%inclusion411 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.7%inclusion411 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
7.8%inclusion368 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.0%inclusion328 decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Root Out
6.7%inclusion316 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Explore
6.2%inclusion290 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Revive the Shire
5.3%inclusion249 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
52%inclusion2.45K decks4.71K decks
47%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
41%inclusion1.93K decks4.71K decks
38%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
37%inclusion1.72K decks4.71K decks
31%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
36%inclusion1.68K decks4.71K decks
34%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
34%inclusion1.60K decks4.71K decks
32%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.71K decks
17%synergy
Krovod Haunch
20%inclusion925 decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion909 decks4.71K decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion844 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion541 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion511 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion480 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion457 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Heaped Harvest
10%inclusion318 decks3.31K decks
9%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.8%inclusion345 decks3.94K decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.6%inclusion242 decks2.81K decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.2%inclusion385 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
8.0%inclusion311 decks3.91K decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
7.0%inclusion328 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Magnifying Glass
6.3%inclusion299 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.9%inclusion277 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.5%inclusion76 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Ongoing Investigation
44%inclusion2.08K decks4.71K decks
41%synergy
Search the Premises
30%inclusion1.42K decks4.71K decks
28%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.71K decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion1.25K decks4.71K decks
23%synergy
Doubling Season
26%inclusion1.21K decks4.71K decks
17%synergy
Ulvenwald Mysteries
24%inclusion1.14K decks4.71K decks
21%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
24%inclusion1.14K decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Armed with Proof
22%inclusion1.02K decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
On the Trail
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
21%inclusion967 decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Thorough Investigation
20%inclusion940 decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
20%inclusion927 decks4.71K decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion870 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
18%inclusion847 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Branching Evolution
18%inclusion840 decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
16%inclusion540 decks3.35K decks
8%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion206 decks1.44K decks
0%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion577 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion563 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10%inclusion454 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
9.4%inclusion287 decks3.07K decks
9%synergy
Killer Service
8.9%inclusion419 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.2%inclusion83 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Dog Umbra
8.2%inclusion302 decks3.70K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
8.1%inclusion382 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
8.1%inclusion380 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.0%inclusion379 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.6%inclusion358 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
6.9%inclusion326 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.5%inclusion304 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.1%inclusion286 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
5.9%inclusion277 decks4.71K decks
-2%synergy
Case of the Pilfered Proof
5.2%inclusion245 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mordenkainen
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.71K decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
15%inclusion711 decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion454 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.2%inclusion338 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu
6.8%inclusion319 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion2.65K decks4.71K decks
12%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
43%inclusion2.03K decks4.71K decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion1.45K decks4.71K decks
16%synergy
The Shire
24%inclusion1.11K decks4.71K decks
20%synergy
Gavony Township
21%inclusion1K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion489 decks3.65K decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion431 decks3.38K decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion595 decks4.71K decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion565 decks4.71K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion554 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion432 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
7.2%inclusion337 decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.3%inclusion297 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion297 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion286 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.0%inclusion283 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.04K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion3.95K decks4.71K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion1.41K decks4.71K decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Unity
30%inclusion1.39K decks4.71K decks
19%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
27%inclusion1.26K decks4.71K decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion1.23K decks4.71K decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion1.03K decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion687 decks3.33K decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion688 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion524 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion423 decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion350 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion277 decks4.71K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion238 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion4.63K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion4.62K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.60K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion4.34K decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion3K decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion2.84K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
58%inclusion2.71K decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion2.64K decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion2.15K decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion2.14K decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
45%inclusion2.13K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion1.82K decks4.71K decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion1.80K decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion1.78K decks4.71K decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion1.78K decks4.71K decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion1.74K decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion1.71K decks4.71K decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion1.57K decks4.71K decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion1.55K decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion1.52K decks4.71K decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
32%inclusion1.51K decks4.71K decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion1.42K decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
27%inclusion1.29K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
27%inclusion1.26K decks4.71K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
24%inclusion1.12K decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.71K decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.71K decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion1.06K decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.71K decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.71K decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion802 decks3.66K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.71K decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion992 decks4.71K decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion965 decks4.71K decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
20%inclusion937 decks4.71K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion861 decks4.71K decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion787 decks4.71K decks
-6%synergy
Scattered Groves
16%inclusion765 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion762 decks4.71K decks
-9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion759 decks4.71K decks
8%synergy
Krosan Verge
15%inclusion708 decks4.71K decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion552 decks4.71K decks
-6%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion515 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion508 decks4.71K decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion487 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion458 decks4.71K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
9.5%inclusion446 decks4.71K decks
1%synergy
Port Town
9.4%inclusion443 decks4.71K decks
-4%synergy
Study
9.2%inclusion434 decks4.71K decks
9%synergy