Sophia, Dogged Detective (Commander) - Clues

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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
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Eel-Hounds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pack Leader
90%inclusion1.14K decks1.27K decks
88%synergy
Mowu, Loyal Companion
84%inclusion1.06K decks1.27K decks
82%synergy
Academy Manufactor
90%inclusion1.13K decks1.27K decks
82%synergy
Selfless Savior
78%inclusion984 decks1.27K decks
75%synergy
Floodhound
74%inclusion936 decks1.27K decks
72%synergy
Tireless Tracker
78%inclusion992 decks1.27K decks
72%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
73%inclusion923 decks1.27K decks
71%synergy
Loyal Warhound
73%inclusion920 decks1.27K decks
71%synergy
Spirited Companion
72%inclusion917 decks1.27K decks
69%synergy
K-9, Mark I
72%inclusion912 decks1.27K decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion963 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Faithful Watchdog
63%inclusion425 decks679 decks
61%synergy
Ongoing Investigation
62%inclusion786 decks1.27K decks
59%synergy
Generous Pup
61%inclusion183 decks298 decks
58%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
61%inclusion777 decks1.27K decks
56%synergy
Peregrin Took
61%inclusion774 decks1.27K decks
56%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
61%inclusion456 decks752 decks
59%synergy
Release the Dogs
61%inclusion767 decks1.27K decks
59%synergy
Hardened Scales
60%inclusion763 decks1.27K decks
43%synergy
Mushroom Watchdogs
60%inclusion758 decks1.27K decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion240 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion216 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion177 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion157 decks1.27K decks
-9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
12%inclusion151 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.3%inclusion118 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.8%inclusion99 decks1.27K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Tanuki Transplanter
59%inclusion741 decks1.27K decks
57%synergy
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
58%inclusion738 decks1.27K decks
53%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
58%inclusion735 decks1.27K decks
49%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
56%inclusion713 decks1.27K decks
51%synergy
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
53%inclusion675 decks1.27K decks
52%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
53%inclusion670 decks1.27K decks
49%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
53%inclusion668 decks1.27K decks
49%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
53%inclusion665 decks1.27K decks
51%synergy
Merchant of Truth
49%inclusion622 decks1.27K decks
45%synergy
Blink Dog
49%inclusion620 decks1.27K decks
48%synergy
District Mascot
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Longshot Squad
45%inclusion574 decks1.27K decks
44%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
43%inclusion547 decks1.27K decks
39%synergy
Rambunctious Mutt
42%inclusion530 decks1.27K decks
41%synergy
Mischievous Pup
41%inclusion514 decks1.27K decks
40%synergy
Alpine Watchdog
41%inclusion513 decks1.27K decks
40%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
40%inclusion501 decks1.27K decks
33%synergy
Morska, Undersea Sleuth
36%inclusion457 decks1.27K decks
34%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
35%inclusion443 decks1.27K decks
31%synergy
Wary Watchdog
35%inclusion136 decks392 decks
34%synergy
Mirror Entity
35%inclusion438 decks1.27K decks
32%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
33%inclusion421 decks1.27K decks
30%synergy
Trusty Retriever
32%inclusion410 decks1.27K decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion410 decks1.27K decks
29%synergy
Traveling Botanist
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Greater Tanuki
31%inclusion390 decks1.27K decks
29%synergy
Supply Runners
30%inclusion381 decks1.27K decks
29%synergy
Detective of the Month
30%inclusion376 decks1.27K decks
26%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
29%inclusion370 decks1.27K decks
29%synergy
Arbor Adherent
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Abzan Falconer
24%inclusion310 decks1.27K decks
22%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
24%inclusion298 decks1.27K decks
23%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
23%inclusion293 decks1.27K decks
20%synergy
Martha Jones
23%inclusion290 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
Junk Winder
22%inclusion280 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
21%inclusion268 decks1.27K decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
21%inclusion266 decks1.27K decks
18%synergy
Realmwalker
21%inclusion261 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Chrome Companion
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Warclamp Mastiff
20%inclusion253 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Mongrel Pack
20%inclusion250 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
19%inclusion238 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
18%inclusion232 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Rinoa Heartilly
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Hound
17%inclusion142 decks813 decks
17%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
17%inclusion219 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
17%inclusion214 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Samwise Gamgee
17%inclusion209 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Officious Interrogation
57%inclusion721 decks1.27K decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion708 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Disorder in the Court
53%inclusion670 decks1.27K decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion587 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion561 decks1.27K decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Call
42%inclusion536 decks1.27K decks
30%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion480 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion433 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Deduce
24%inclusion308 decks1.27K decks
23%synergy
Confront the Unknown
20%inclusion247 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion202 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion202 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
16%inclusion199 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion187 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion174 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion172 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion145 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion139 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion127 decks1.27K decks
-15%synergy
No More Lies
8.5%inclusion108 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.0%inclusion101 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.0%inclusion89 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
53%inclusion668 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion593 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion562 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Farewell
36%inclusion454 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion413 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion400 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion305 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Follow the Bodies
24%inclusion299 decks1.27K decks
22%synergy
Rise and Shine
23%inclusion296 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
They Went This Way
17%inclusion218 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion121 decks818 decks
11%synergy
Many Partings
15%inclusion185 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion166 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Damning Verdict
11%inclusion141 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion140 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Raise the Palisade
10%inclusion131 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Root Out
10%inclusion121 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Thoughtcast
9.2%inclusion116 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.0%inclusion101 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.8%inclusion99 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.3%inclusion93 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.8%inclusion86 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.1%inclusion77 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Explore
5.9%inclusion75 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tamiyo's Journal
52%inclusion654 decks1.27K decks
48%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
41%inclusion516 decks1.27K decks
35%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
40%inclusion508 decks1.27K decks
38%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
33%inclusion422 decks1.27K decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion274 decks1.27K decks
-6%synergy
Krovod Haunch
20%inclusion259 decks1.27K decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
20%inclusion255 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion226 decks1.27K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion221 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Heaped Harvest
17%inclusion90 decks534 decks
16%synergy
Transmutation Font
13%inclusion109 decks828 decks
12%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
11%inclusion89 decks813 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Magnifying Glass
10%inclusion127 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.2%inclusion116 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9.1%inclusion115 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
8.4%inclusion106 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.1%inclusion90 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.6%inclusion83 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Search the Premises
46%inclusion577 decks1.27K decks
43%synergy
Armed with Proof
38%inclusion483 decks1.27K decks
36%synergy
Ulvenwald Mysteries
36%inclusion456 decks1.27K decks
33%synergy
On the Trail
35%inclusion437 decks1.27K decks
28%synergy
Mechanized Production
31%inclusion397 decks1.27K decks
27%synergy
Thorough Investigation
31%inclusion394 decks1.27K decks
30%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
28%inclusion350 decks1.27K decks
20%synergy
Doubling Season
26%inclusion330 decks1.27K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
26%inclusion324 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
22%inclusion278 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
21%inclusion113 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
19%inclusion246 decks1.27K decks
15%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
19%inclusion245 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Sphere Grid
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Parallel Lives
15%inclusion193 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Kindred Discovery
15%inclusion189 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
15%inclusion61 decks411 decks
14%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
14%inclusion180 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion174 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion170 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
12%inclusion147 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Killer Service
12%inclusion146 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
8.8%inclusion112 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Primal Vigor
7.7%inclusion97 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
7.6%inclusion96 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Case of the Pilfered Proof
7.1%inclusion90 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Curious Inquiry
7.0%inclusion89 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.9%inclusion87 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Dog Umbra
6.9%inclusion48 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.1%inclusion24 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.0%inclusion32 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5.8%inclusion73 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
25%inclusion315 decks1.27K decks
22%synergy
Mordenkainen
21%inclusion271 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion126 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu
5.5%inclusion69 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion823 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
43%inclusion543 decks1.27K decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion389 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
The Shire
23%inclusion294 decks1.27K decks
20%synergy
Gavony Township
18%inclusion232 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion102 decks672 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion182 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion169 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion163 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion69 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion122 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.5%inclusion120 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.4%inclusion119 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
8.5%inclusion108 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
6.6%inclusion83 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.6%inclusion71 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion1.11K decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion1.10K decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
35%inclusion440 decks1.27K decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion418 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Unity
31%inclusion398 decks1.27K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion367 decks1.27K decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion334 decks1.27K decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion319 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion121 decks541 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion244 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion135 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.2%inclusion104 decks1.27K decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion92 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion85 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion78 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.24K decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion1.24K decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion1.23K decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.17K decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion844 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion781 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
60%inclusion764 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion759 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
47%inclusion593 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion568 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion567 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion531 decks1.27K decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion515 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion488 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion486 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion485 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion464 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion448 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
35%inclusion444 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion417 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
32%inclusion399 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion390 decks1.27K decks
27%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion375 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
29%inclusion361 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
28%inclusion358 decks1.27K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion358 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion332 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
26%inclusion331 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion314 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion312 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion164 decks679 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion282 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion259 decks1.27K decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion258 decks1.27K decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion258 decks1.27K decks
-11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion231 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion226 decks1.27K decks
-13%synergy
Krosan Verge
18%inclusion225 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Scattered Groves
18%inclusion223 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion207 decks1.27K decks
-9%synergy
Brushland
13%inclusion170 decks1.27K decks
-12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion168 decks1.27K decks
-10%synergy
Kitchen
12%inclusion155 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Study
12%inclusion155 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Conservatory
11%inclusion134 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion129 decks1.27K decks
-8%synergy
Lush Portico
10%inclusion128 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion127 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion124 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion123 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy