Sophia, Dogged Detective (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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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Donatello, the Brains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Eel-Hounds
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pack Leader
96%inclusion321 decks336 decks
94%synergy
Mowu, Loyal Companion
88%inclusion297 decks336 decks
86%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
82%inclusion275 decks336 decks
80%synergy
Selfless Savior
79%inclusion266 decks336 decks
76%synergy
Loyal Warhound
77%inclusion260 decks336 decks
76%synergy
Spirited Companion
77%inclusion260 decks336 decks
74%synergy
Academy Manufactor
79%inclusion267 decks336 decks
72%synergy
Floodhound
71%inclusion239 decks336 decks
70%synergy
K-9, Mark I
72%inclusion243 decks336 decks
69%synergy
Faithful Watchdog
70%inclusion191 decks274 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion236 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Generous Pup
70%inclusion149 decks213 decks
67%synergy
Hardened Scales
69%inclusion231 decks336 decks
52%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
66%inclusion185 decks282 decks
63%synergy
Release the Dogs
65%inclusion217 decks336 decks
63%synergy
District Mascot
63%inclusion118 decks186 decks
61%synergy
Mushroom Watchdogs
60%inclusion203 decks336 decks
59%synergy
Tanuki Transplanter
60%inclusion202 decks336 decks
59%synergy
Inspiring Call
57%inclusion193 decks336 decks
45%synergy
Tireless Tracker
55%inclusion185 decks336 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion45 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion41 decks336 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion35 decks336 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.3%inclusion28 decks336 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
7.1%inclusion24 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Blink Dog
53%inclusion178 decks336 decks
52%synergy
Longshot Squad
51%inclusion173 decks336 decks
50%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
51%inclusion172 decks336 decks
50%synergy
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
51%inclusion171 decks336 decks
49%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
51%inclusion170 decks336 decks
45%synergy
Peregrin Took
49%inclusion164 decks336 decks
44%synergy
Mischievous Pup
45%inclusion150 decks336 decks
44%synergy
Alpine Watchdog
43%inclusion145 decks336 decks
42%synergy
Rambunctious Mutt
42%inclusion140 decks336 decks
41%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
40%inclusion136 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Mirror Entity
40%inclusion133 decks336 decks
37%synergy
Trusty Retriever
38%inclusion129 decks336 decks
38%synergy
Supply Runners
35%inclusion119 decks336 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Falconer
35%inclusion118 decks336 decks
32%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
34%inclusion115 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Traveling Botanist
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Arbor Adherent
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
31%inclusion103 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
31%inclusion103 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
30%inclusion101 decks336 decks
27%synergy
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
30%inclusion100 decks336 decks
25%synergy
Greater Tanuki
30%inclusion100 decks336 decks
28%synergy
Wary Watchdog
28%inclusion65 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
27%inclusion92 decks336 decks
27%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
27%inclusion91 decks336 decks
23%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
27%inclusion90 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
26%inclusion88 decks336 decks
22%synergy
Realmwalker
26%inclusion86 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Warclamp Mastiff
26%inclusion86 decks336 decks
25%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
25%inclusion83 decks336 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Companion
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Mongrel Pack
22%inclusion74 decks336 decks
22%synergy
Martha Jones
21%inclusion72 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Masked Vandal
21%inclusion69 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Beastmaster
20%inclusion68 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
20%inclusion66 decks336 decks
19%synergy
Rinoa Heartilly
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Merchant of Truth
18%inclusion62 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Trade Route Envoy
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Tarkir Duneshaper
17%inclusion58 decks336 decks
17%synergy
Ainok Survivalist
16%inclusion55 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
16%inclusion53 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Morska, Undersea Sleuth
15%inclusion52 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Iron Mastiff
15%inclusion51 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Junk Winder
15%inclusion51 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Metallic Mimic
15%inclusion50 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
15%inclusion46 decks312 decks
13%synergy
Detective of the Month
14%inclusion47 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Encampment Keeper
14%inclusion47 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Boros Mastiff
14%inclusion47 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion168 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion145 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion126 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Officious Interrogation
36%inclusion120 decks336 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion117 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion115 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Disorder in the Court
29%inclusion99 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Deduce
17%inclusion57 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion56 decks336 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion55 decks336 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion53 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion50 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion44 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion39 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion32 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.9%inclusion30 decks336 decks
-8%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Confront the Unknown
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
-10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.1%inclusion19 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
50%inclusion169 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion143 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion137 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion113 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion94 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion77 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Damning Verdict
19%inclusion64 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion62 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion51 decks291 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion58 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion58 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion54 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Palisade
15%inclusion50 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
14%inclusion47 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Many Partings
13%inclusion45 decks336 decks
12%synergy
They Went This Way
12%inclusion40 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Follow the Bodies
10%inclusion33 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Distant Melody
10%inclusion33 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.9%inclusion30 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Fumigate
7.1%inclusion24 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
-3%synergy
Explore
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Revive the Shire
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Root Out
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
46%inclusion153 decks336 decks
41%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
36%inclusion121 decks336 decks
34%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
36%inclusion121 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
33%inclusion112 decks336 decks
30%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
33%inclusion110 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
23%inclusion77 decks336 decks
17%synergy
Krovod Haunch
18%inclusion60 decks336 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion60 decks336 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion59 decks336 decks
-3%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion33 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion32 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
8.6%inclusion29 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Heaped Harvest
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Ongoing Investigation
36%inclusion120 decks336 decks
33%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
31%inclusion103 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Doubling Season
28%inclusion95 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
27%inclusion92 decks336 decks
18%synergy
Branching Evolution
24%inclusion80 decks336 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Discovery
24%inclusion80 decks336 decks
19%synergy
Search the Premises
23%inclusion78 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Mechanized Production
22%inclusion73 decks336 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion47 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Armed with Proof
17%inclusion57 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion56 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Ulvenwald Mysteries
16%inclusion53 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
15%inclusion50 decks336 decks
12%synergy
On the Trail
15%inclusion50 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
14%inclusion47 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Thorough Investigation
14%inclusion46 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
12%inclusion40 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion39 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
10%inclusion35 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Dog Umbra
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
8.9%inclusion30 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
8.6%inclusion29 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Killer Service
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Case of the Pilfered Proof
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mordenkainen
24%inclusion79 decks336 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion45 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
10%inclusion33 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.6%inclusion29 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Jiang Yanggu
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion174 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
48%inclusion160 decks336 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion115 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Gavony Township
26%inclusion88 decks336 decks
18%synergy
The Shire
24%inclusion81 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion34 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion35 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion35 decks336 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.2%inclusion31 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion24 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion292 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion279 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Unity
25%inclusion83 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion77 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion69 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion51 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
20%inclusion67 decks336 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion61 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion54 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion43 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.6%inclusion29 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion24 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion333 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion331 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion331 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion317 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion208 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
62%inclusion208 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
61%inclusion204 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion202 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion164 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion153 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
45%inclusion152 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion128 decks336 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion125 decks336 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion123 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Temple Garden
37%inclusion123 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion121 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion119 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
33%inclusion110 decks336 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion109 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion104 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion103 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
29%inclusion98 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion75 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
27%inclusion91 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27%inclusion90 decks336 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion90 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Plenty
27%inclusion90 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion86 decks336 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Mystery
24%inclusion79 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion79 decks336 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion78 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion77 decks336 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion75 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion74 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion69 decks336 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion68 decks336 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion67 decks336 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion63 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Verge
18%inclusion61 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion60 decks336 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion59 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Scattered Groves
17%inclusion57 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion51 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion44 decks336 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion41 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
12%inclusion39 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
9.2%inclusion31 decks336 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.2%inclusion31 decks336 decks
2%synergy