Sophia, Dogged Detective (Commander) - Expensive

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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
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Eel-Hounds
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Ham, Peter Porker
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pack Leader
89%inclusion421 decks471 decks
87%synergy
Academy Manufactor
88%inclusion416 decks471 decks
81%synergy
Mowu, Loyal Companion
77%inclusion365 decks471 decks
75%synergy
Generous Pup
78%inclusion214 decks275 decks
75%synergy
Selfless Savior
75%inclusion354 decks471 decks
72%synergy
Spirited Companion
76%inclusion356 decks471 decks
72%synergy
K-9, Mark I
75%inclusion353 decks471 decks
71%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
72%inclusion259 decks358 decks
70%synergy
Loyal Warhound
71%inclusion336 decks471 decks
70%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
70%inclusion332 decks471 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion342 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
67%inclusion314 decks471 decks
65%synergy
District Mascot
66%inclusion151 decks230 decks
64%synergy
Faithful Watchdog
63%inclusion218 decks344 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion296 decks471 decks
35%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
62%inclusion294 decks471 decks
57%synergy
Hardened Scales
62%inclusion293 decks471 decks
45%synergy
Floodhound
62%inclusion292 decks471 decks
60%synergy
Three Visits
61%inclusion288 decks471 decks
36%synergy
Peregrin Took
61%inclusion286 decks471 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion246 decks471 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion226 decks471 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion220 decks471 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion198 decks471 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion189 decks471 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion116 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion96 decks471 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion80 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion63 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion62 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Mushroom Watchdogs
57%inclusion269 decks471 decks
56%synergy
Tanuki Transplanter
54%inclusion253 decks471 decks
52%synergy
Tireless Tracker
53%inclusion248 decks471 decks
46%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
51%inclusion238 decks471 decks
49%synergy
Blink Dog
44%inclusion207 decks471 decks
43%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
44%inclusion206 decks471 decks
37%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
41%inclusion194 decks471 decks
32%synergy
Mirror Entity
41%inclusion194 decks471 decks
39%synergy
Longshot Squad
41%inclusion194 decks471 decks
40%synergy
Arbor Adherent
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
36%inclusion170 decks471 decks
31%synergy
Alpine Watchdog
33%inclusion156 decks471 decks
32%synergy
Realmwalker
33%inclusion155 decks471 decks
31%synergy
Rambunctious Mutt
31%inclusion144 decks471 decks
30%synergy
Traveling Botanist
30%inclusion52 decks171 decks
30%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
30%inclusion142 decks471 decks
26%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
30%inclusion140 decks471 decks
29%synergy
Mischievous Pup
29%inclusion137 decks471 decks
28%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
29%inclusion136 decks471 decks
25%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
28%inclusion134 decks471 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion126 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
27%inclusion126 decks471 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
26%inclusion124 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
26%inclusion122 decks471 decks
22%synergy
Trusty Retriever
25%inclusion119 decks471 decks
24%synergy
Merchant of Truth
25%inclusion117 decks471 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
25%inclusion117 decks471 decks
22%synergy
Wary Watchdog
25%inclusion72 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Supply Runners
24%inclusion111 decks471 decks
23%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
23%inclusion107 decks471 decks
22%synergy
Noble Hierarch
22%inclusion104 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Codecracker Hound
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Mongrel Pack
21%inclusion98 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Falconer
20%inclusion94 decks471 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Companion
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Greater Tanuki
18%inclusion84 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Warclamp Mastiff
18%inclusion83 decks471 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Goose
17%inclusion82 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Morska, Undersea Sleuth
17%inclusion81 decks471 decks
15%synergy
Rinoa Heartilly
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Samwise Gamgee
17%inclusion80 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
16%inclusion77 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Lonis, Genetics Expert
16%inclusion75 decks471 decks
15%synergy
Detective of the Month
15%inclusion71 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Masked Vandal
15%inclusion71 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Martha Jones
15%inclusion69 decks471 decks
13%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
15%inclusion69 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion270 decks471 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion235 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion204 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion188 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Call
34%inclusion159 decks471 decks
22%synergy
Officious Interrogation
33%inclusion156 decks471 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion106 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Disorder in the Court
22%inclusion102 decks471 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion94 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion89 decks471 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion88 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion83 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion76 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion69 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion65 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion62 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Deduce
11%inclusion51 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion48 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion28 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
8.7%inclusion41 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.1%inclusion38 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.9%inclusion37 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.6%inclusion36 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.4%inclusion26 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
7.2%inclusion34 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion33 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Confront the Unknown
6.6%inclusion31 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
57%inclusion269 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Release the Dogs
55%inclusion258 decks471 decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion160 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion149 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion120 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
17%inclusion82 decks471 decks
13%synergy
Damning Verdict
16%inclusion76 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion72 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Rise and Shine
14%inclusion65 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion51 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion47 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion43 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Many Partings
9.1%inclusion43 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.7%inclusion32 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.5%inclusion40 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion39 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Follow the Bodies
7.6%inclusion36 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.2%inclusion34 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.2%inclusion34 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Distant Melody
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtcast
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
54%inclusion253 decks471 decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
44%inclusion209 decks471 decks
39%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
42%inclusion199 decks471 decks
39%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
41%inclusion192 decks471 decks
39%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
35%inclusion166 decks471 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion139 decks471 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion118 decks471 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion110 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion90 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
19%inclusion88 decks471 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion75 decks471 decks
-12%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Krovod Haunch
11%inclusion50 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion46 decks471 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion42 decks471 decks
2%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.1%inclusion38 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Heaped Harvest
7.4%inclusion23 decks309 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
54%inclusion253 decks471 decks
45%synergy
Anointed Procession
40%inclusion189 decks471 decks
36%synergy
Parallel Lives
35%inclusion167 decks471 decks
31%synergy
Ongoing Investigation
33%inclusion157 decks471 decks
30%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
31%inclusion95 decks311 decks
22%synergy
Sphere Grid
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Thorough Investigation
26%inclusion122 decks471 decks
25%synergy
Kindred Discovery
21%inclusion99 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
20%inclusion93 decks471 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion82 decks471 decks
13%synergy
Search the Premises
17%inclusion80 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
16%inclusion74 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Branching Evolution
15%inclusion73 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
15%inclusion70 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion58 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Armed with Proof
12%inclusion57 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Ulvenwald Mysteries
11%inclusion53 decks471 decks
9%synergy
On the Trail
11%inclusion53 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion49 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion46 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
8.9%inclusion42 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
8.3%inclusion39 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.3%inclusion39 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.9%inclusion37 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.9%inclusion37 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.1%inclusion19 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Aura Shards
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
21%inclusion97 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Mordenkainen
17%inclusion81 decks471 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
11%inclusion51 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
53%inclusion248 decks471 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion241 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion188 decks471 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion185 decks471 decks
25%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
37%inclusion173 decks471 decks
35%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion103 decks313 decks
28%synergy
The Shire
25%inclusion120 decks471 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion92 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
18%inclusion83 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion68 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion64 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion40 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
7.6%inclusion36 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion413 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion385 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
26%inclusion123 decks471 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Unity
24%inclusion112 decks471 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
24%inclusion111 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion103 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion65 decks310 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion64 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion55 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion47 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion46 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
7.6%inclusion36 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion445 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion444 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion442 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Island
93%inclusion436 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion419 decks471 decks
46%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion413 decks471 decks
44%synergy
Breeding Pool
87%inclusion412 decks471 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion378 decks471 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion378 decks471 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion376 decks471 decks
48%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
79%inclusion374 decks471 decks
38%synergy
Savannah
69%inclusion323 decks471 decks
56%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion315 decks471 decks
30%synergy
Tundra
66%inclusion311 decks471 decks
54%synergy
Tropical Island
65%inclusion307 decks471 decks
53%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
65%inclusion305 decks471 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion305 decks471 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion226 decks471 decks
-9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
40%inclusion190 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion183 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
38%inclusion181 decks471 decks
15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion180 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion175 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
34%inclusion160 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
30%inclusion143 decks471 decks
-23%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion98 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion94 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion89 decks471 decks
-12%synergy
Canopy Vista
19%inclusion88 decks471 decks
-28%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion87 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion87 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion84 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion84 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion83 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion82 decks471 decks
-29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion82 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion81 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion81 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion72 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion71 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion70 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion68 decks471 decks
-10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion42 decks295 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion63 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion60 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion54 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion46 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion46 decks471 decks
6%synergy