Sophia, Dogged Detective (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Dogs

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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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Scryfall
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Trusty Retriever
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Mowu, Loyal Companion
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Pack Leader
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Selfless Savior
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Floodhound
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Longshot Squad
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Mischievous Pup
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Rinoa Heartilly
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Codecracker Hound
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Blink Dog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Detective of the Month
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Faithful Watchdog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Traveling Botanist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Private Eye
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Sterling Hound
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Affa Guard Hound
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
K-9, Mark I
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Rambunctious Mutt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Tanuki Transplanter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Supply Runners
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Graf Mole
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Junk Winder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
District Mascot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Cathar's Companion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Alpine Watchdog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Watchdog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Karlov Watchdog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ainok Survivalist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Wary Watchdog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Morska, Undersea Sleuth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ainok Wayfarer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mushroom Watchdogs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Merchant of Truth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Ainok Artillerist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Encampment Keeper
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Stonebinder's Familiar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Thrashing Mossdog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Warclamp Mastiff
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Ignite the Beacon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Disorder in the Court
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Inspiring Call
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-13%synergy
No More Lies
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Deduce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Rise and Shine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Call the Gatewatch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Release the Dogs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fractal Harness
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Mirror Box
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
On the Trail
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Ulvenwald Mysteries
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Kellan Joins Up
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Master Chef
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Armed with Proof
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Primal Vigor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Thorough Investigation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mordenkainen
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mu Yanling
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Seaside Citadel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Prairie Stream
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
54%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Temple of Mystery
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
79%synergy
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
76%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
53%synergy
Temple of Plenty
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
79%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Scattered Groves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Treva's Ruins
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Scene of the Crime
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Brokers Hideout
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Krosan Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
4%synergy