Art by Ilse Gort
Saved commander deck
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.
Prompt: Dog tribal Garfield and Odie budget deck
Commander
1 cards
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
{W}Legendary Creature — Dog
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
12 cards
Knight of the White Orchid
{W}{W}Creature — Human Knight
Catch-up ramp on a solid creature body
Oketra's Monument
{3}Legendary Artifact
Reduces cost of dogs and generates tokens
Bontu's Monument
{3}Legendary Artifact
If splashing black for Kunoros, otherwise Pearl Medallion is too expensive
Card Draw
9 cards
Mentor of the Meek
{2}{W}Creature — Human Soldier
Draws cards whenever small dogs enter the battlefield
Welcoming Vampire
{2}{W}Creature — Vampire
Consistent card draw for small creature strategies
Rumor Gatherer
{1}{W}{W}Creature — Elf Wizard
Provides scrying and draw when dogs enter
Inspiring Overseer
{2}{W}Creature — Angel Cleric
Value creature that keeps the hand full
Mask of Memory
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Card draw on a cheap equipment for aggressive dogs
Removal
11 cards
Rambunctious Mutt
{3}{W}{W}Creature — Dog
Dog that removes artifacts or enchantments on entry
Austere Command
{4}{W}{W}Sorcery
Flexible board wipe that can spare your small dogs
Fell the Mighty
{4}{W}Sorcery
Board wipe that usually leaves your small dogs alive
Threats/Wincons
17 cards
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
{1}{W}Legendary Creature — Horse
Partner commander stand-in for Garfield and buffs Odie on attack
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
{W}Legendary Creature — Dog
A legendary dog that triggers Yoshimaru's ability immediately
Pack Leader
{1}{W}Creature — Dog
Essential dog tribal lord that prevents combat damage to dogs
Release the Dogs
{3}{W}Sorcery
Creates a swarm of dog tokens for a wide board presence
Ainok Bond-Kin
{1}{W}Creature — Dog Soldier
Gives your dogs with +1/+1 counters first strike
Abzan Falconer
{2}{W}Creature — Human Soldier
Gives your dogs with +1/+1 counters flying
Patron of the Valiant
{3}{W}{W}Creature — Angel
Puts counters on every dog when it enters the battlefield
Dictate of Heliod
{3}{W}{W}Enchantment
Flash anthem to surprise opponents in combat
Basri Ket
{1}{W}{W}Legendary Planeswalker — Basri
creates tokens and provides indestructible
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
{2}{W}{W}Legendary Planeswalker — Ajani
token generation and removal
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
{X}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Cleric
legendary dog synergy and team buff
Utility
13 cards
Selfless Savior
{W}Creature — Dog
Low-cost dog that protects your key legendary creatures
Trusty Retriever
{3}{W}Creature — Dog
Dog that recurs artifacts or enchantments from the graveyard
Flowering of the White Tree
{W}{W}Legendary Enchantment
Massive buff to all legendary dogs and gives them ward
Basri's Solidarity
{1}{W}Sorcery
Puts counters on all your dogs and Keleth/Yoshimaru
Unbreakable Formation
{2}{W}Instant
Protects against wipes or provides a finishing blow
Swiftfoot Boots
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Protects Odie or Garfield from targeted removal
Benevolent Bodyguard
{W}Creature — Human Cleric
cheap protection for the commander
