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Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Price tag $7.63

Legendary Creature — Dog

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Historic 30% Legends 26% +1/+1 Counters 7% Artifacts 5% Dogs 5%
View Average Decklist All Dogs Commanders

Partner Commanders

Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful: Dogs can partner with any of these 61 commanders.

Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Tana, the Bloodsower Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akiri, Line-Slinger
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Radiant, Serra Archangel Radiant, Serra Archangel
Siani, Eye of the Storm Siani, Eye of the Storm
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Prismatic Piper The Prismatic Piper
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Wernog, Rider's Chaplain

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Dogs plan in Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+98% Synergy $0.42
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+91% Synergy $0.29
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+89% Synergy $0.62
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+88% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+80% Synergy $0.32
Blink Dog Blink Dog
+50% Synergy $0.16
Trusty Retriever Trusty Retriever
+50% Synergy $0.33
Faithful Pikemaster Faithful Pikemaster
+50% Synergy $0.12
Sterling Hound Sterling Hound
+50% Synergy $0.18
Affa Guard Hound Affa Guard Hound
+50% Synergy $0.28
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+50% Synergy $0.23
Supply Runners Supply Runners
+50% Synergy $0.28
Akroan Mastiff Akroan Mastiff
+50% Synergy $0.07
Alpine Watchdog Alpine Watchdog
+50% Synergy $0.32
Gate Hound Gate Hound
+50% Synergy $0.22
Encampment Keeper Encampment Keeper
+50% Synergy $0.12
Stonebinder's Familiar Stonebinder's Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.16
Warclamp Mastiff Warclamp Mastiff
+50% Synergy $0.07
Boros Mastiff Boros Mastiff
+50% Synergy $0.11
Resolute Watchdog Resolute Watchdog
+50% Synergy $0.30
Champion of Arashin Champion of Arashin
+50% Synergy $0.08
Pack Leader Pack Leader
+49% Synergy $0.54
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+49% Synergy $0.72
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+49% Synergy $0.27
Mischievous Pup Mischievous Pup
+49% Synergy $0.18
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+48% Synergy $0.22
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+47% Synergy $0.25
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+46% Synergy $0.58
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+46% Synergy $0.29
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+44% Synergy $0.22
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+44% Synergy $0.27
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+44% Synergy $0.50
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+44% Synergy $0.55
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+41% Synergy $0.38
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+40% Synergy $11.26
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+39% Synergy $0.48
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+39% Synergy $3.22
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+37% Synergy $6.52
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+33% Synergy $3.91
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+31% Synergy $4.95
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+28% Synergy $12.10
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.37
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $4.39

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Dogs deck ahead.

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+45% Synergy $0.29
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+42% Synergy $0.28
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+40% Synergy $1.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+38% Synergy $1.44
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+37% Synergy $5.19
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+37% Synergy $0.40
Disenchant Disenchant
+34% Synergy $0.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+25% Synergy $1.52
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+24% Synergy $0.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Dogs game plan forward for Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful.

Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
+50% Synergy $0.27
Another Round Another Round
+46% Synergy $0.41
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+44% Synergy $4.14
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+41% Synergy $10.06
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+37% Synergy $0.36
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+37% Synergy $3.18
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+37% Synergy $5.04
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+36% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+35% Synergy $3.91
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+35% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+22% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Dogs decks.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+94% Synergy $2.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+64% Synergy $2.28
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+49% Synergy $0.21
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+48% Synergy $0.42
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+48% Synergy $0.13
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+47% Synergy $9.39
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+47% Synergy $0.71
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+46% Synergy $6.65
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+46% Synergy $1.14
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+43% Synergy $0.37
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+42% Synergy $6.03
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $6.93
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+40% Synergy $34.19
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $5.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $5.65
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $5.94
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+22% Synergy $5.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Dogs strategy in Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks.

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+49% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+49% Synergy $0.22
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+48% Synergy $0.56
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+47% Synergy $0.27
Always Watching Always Watching
+47% Synergy $1.15
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+47% Synergy $0.41
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+47% Synergy $0.37
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+44% Synergy $0.80
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+42% Synergy $1.23
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+42% Synergy $9.37
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+42% Synergy $18.47
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+40% Synergy $20.95
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+38% Synergy $3.07
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+28% Synergy $4.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Dogs game plan.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+49% Synergy $2.00
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis
+49% Synergy $0.79
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+48% Synergy $3.67
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+48% Synergy $1.38
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+48% Synergy $1.17
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+43% Synergy $1.44
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+39% Synergy $2.16

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Dogs build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Belenon Belenon War Anthem Invasion of Belenon
+50% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Dogs decks.

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+49% Synergy $3.20
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+45% Synergy $15.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $5.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Dogs strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+73% Synergy $0.31
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+49% Synergy $0.83
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+48% Synergy $1.00
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+42% Synergy $3.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $2.59
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+31% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-33% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Dogs decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.37
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful: Dogs.

The Fourteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fourteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Barbara Wright The Fourteenth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Fourteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourth Doctor // Peri Brown
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Prismatic Piper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful The Prismatic Piper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sengir, the Dark Baron Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Sengir, the Dark Baron // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Sixth Doctor Peri Brown The Sixth Doctor // Peri Brown
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eighth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Eighth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fourteenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fourteenth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourteenth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fourth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Sixth Doctor Romana II The Sixth Doctor // Romana II
The Eighth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eighth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Donna Noble The Fourteenth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Seventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Seventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Seventh Doctor Jo Grant The Seventh Doctor // Jo Grant
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Havi, the All-Father Havi, the All-Father
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
Tana, the Bloodsower Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tana, the Bloodsower // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Sixth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Sixth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eleventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Eleventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Prava of the Steel Legion Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Amy Pond The Fourteenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Fifth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fifth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Fourth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fourth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka