Art by Ilse Gort
Commander deckW
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The deck uses Yoshimaru as 'Odie' and Keleth as a 'Garfield' stand-in (Partner) to capitalize on a low-to-the-ground Dog tribal strategy focused on +1/+1 counters and legendaries.
Asked for“Dog tribal Garfield and Odie budget deck”
Deck anatomy
What this list actually runs on: how cheaply it casts things, and whether it has enough ramp, card draw and interaction to keep up at the table. Each block is one card — hover for its name.
Mana curve · 62 nonland cards
The working parts
Counted from Scryfall’s community card tags, not from the builder’s own labels. A card that does two jobs counts twice, so these add up to more than the deck. The hatched band is a common rule of thumb, not a law — combo decks run leaner, battlecruiser decks heavier.
Colored mana symbols
Commander
1Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
WLegendary Creature — Dog
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
12
Knight of the White Orchid
WWCreature — Human Knight
Catch-up ramp on a solid creature body
Bontu's Monument
3Legendary Artifact
If splashing black for Kunoros, otherwise Pearl Medallion is too expensive
Card Draw
9
Mentor of the Meek
2WCreature — Human Soldier
Draws cards whenever small dogs enter the battlefield
Welcoming Vampire
2WCreature — Vampire
Consistent card draw for small creature strategies
Rumor Gatherer
1WWCreature — Elf Wizard
Provides scrying and draw when dogs enter
Inspiring Overseer
2WCreature — Angel Cleric
Value creature that keeps the hand full
Mask of Memory
2Artifact — Equipment
Card draw on a cheap equipment for aggressive dogs
Removal
11
Rambunctious Mutt
3WWCreature — Dog
Dog that removes artifacts or enchantments on entry
Threats/Wincons
17
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
1WLegendary Creature — Horse
Partner commander stand-in for Garfield and buffs Odie on attack
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
WLegendary Creature — Dog
A legendary dog that triggers Yoshimaru's ability immediately
Pack Leader
1WCreature — Dog
Essential dog tribal lord that prevents combat damage to dogs
Release the Dogs
3WSorcery
Creates a swarm of dog tokens for a wide board presence
Ainok Bond-Kin
1WCreature — Dog Soldier
Gives your dogs with +1/+1 counters first strike
Abzan Falconer
2WCreature — Human Soldier
Gives your dogs with +1/+1 counters flying
Patron of the Valiant
3WWCreature — Angel
Puts counters on every dog when it enters the battlefield
Basri Ket
1WWLegendary Planeswalker — Basri
creates tokens and provides indestructible
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
2WWLegendary Planeswalker — Ajani
token generation and removal
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
XWLegendary Creature — Human Cleric
legendary dog synergy and team buff
Utility
13
Selfless Savior
WCreature — Dog
Low-cost dog that protects your key legendary creatures
Trusty Retriever
3WCreature — Dog
Dog that recurs artifacts or enchantments from the graveyard
Flowering of the White Tree
WWLegendary Enchantment
Massive buff to all legendary dogs and gives them ward
Unbreakable Formation
2WInstant
Protects against wipes or provides a finishing blow
Swiftfoot Boots
2Artifact — Equipment
Protects Odie or Garfield from targeted removal
