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Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Price tag $8.64

Legendary Creature — Dog

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Legends 26% Historic 21% +1/+1 Counters 10% 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
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Tana, the Bloodsower Tana, the Bloodsower
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akiri, Line-Slinger
The Prismatic Piper The Prismatic Piper
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
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
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
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
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 $0.40
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+91% Synergy $0.34
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+89% Synergy $0.60
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+88% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+80% Synergy $0.31
Blink Dog Blink Dog
+50% Synergy $0.16
Trusty Retriever Trusty Retriever
+50% Synergy $0.31
Faithful Pikemaster Faithful Pikemaster
+50% Synergy $0.12
Sterling Hound Sterling Hound
+50% Synergy $0.15
Affa Guard Hound Affa Guard Hound
+50% Synergy $0.31
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+50% Synergy $0.27
Supply Runners Supply Runners
+50% Synergy $0.28
Akroan Mastiff Akroan Mastiff
+50% Synergy $0.06
Alpine Watchdog Alpine Watchdog
+50% Synergy $0.26
Gate Hound Gate Hound
+50% Synergy $0.21
Encampment Keeper Encampment Keeper
+50% Synergy $0.10
Stonebinder's Familiar Stonebinder's Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.17
Warclamp Mastiff Warclamp Mastiff
+50% Synergy $0.05
Boros Mastiff Boros Mastiff
+50% Synergy $0.12
Resolute Watchdog Resolute Watchdog
+50% Synergy $0.33
Champion of Arashin Champion of Arashin
+50% Synergy $0.11
Pack Leader Pack Leader
+49% Synergy $0.53
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+49% Synergy $1.47
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+49% Synergy $0.22
Mischievous Pup Mischievous Pup
+49% Synergy $0.23
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+48% Synergy $0.20
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+47% Synergy $0.21
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+46% Synergy $0.61
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+46% Synergy $0.30
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 $0.58
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+41% Synergy $0.40
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+40% Synergy $9.42
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+39% Synergy $0.43
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+39% Synergy $2.32
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+37% Synergy $6.71
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+33% Synergy $3.45
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+31% Synergy $4.77
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+28% Synergy $12.38
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.34
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $3.97

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+45% Synergy $0.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+42% Synergy $0.35
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+40% Synergy $1.35
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+38% Synergy $1.44
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+37% Synergy $5.25
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+37% Synergy $0.39
Disenchant Disenchant
+34% Synergy $0.10
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+25% Synergy $0.88
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+24% Synergy $0.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.94
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

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

Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
+50% Synergy $0.32
Another Round Another Round
+46% Synergy $0.43
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+44% Synergy $4.22
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+41% Synergy $9.39
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+37% Synergy $0.40
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+37% Synergy $3.54
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+37% Synergy $3.67
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+36% Synergy $0.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+35% Synergy $3.93
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+35% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+22% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+94% Synergy $3.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+64% Synergy $1.98
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+49% Synergy $0.23
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+48% Synergy $0.38
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+48% Synergy $0.15
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+47% Synergy $9.97
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+47% Synergy $0.67
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+46% Synergy $6.92
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+46% Synergy $0.94
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+43% Synergy $0.41
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+42% Synergy $3.79
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $6.49
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+40% Synergy $29.75
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $5.75
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $5.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $5.42
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+22% Synergy $5.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+49% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+49% Synergy $0.22
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+48% Synergy $0.51
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+47% Synergy $0.24
Always Watching Always Watching
+47% Synergy $1.01
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+47% Synergy $0.39
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+47% Synergy $0.36
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+44% Synergy $0.81
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+42% Synergy $1.06
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+42% Synergy $10.65
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+42% Synergy $15.45
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+40% Synergy $16.82
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+38% Synergy $3.19
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+28% Synergy $5.38

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+49% Synergy $2.34
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis
+49% Synergy $0.76
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+48% Synergy $4.32
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+48% Synergy $1.30
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+48% Synergy $1.21
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+43% Synergy $2.11
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+39% Synergy $0.26

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 $0.18

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+49% Synergy $3.30
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+45% Synergy $14.88
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $6.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.77

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+73% Synergy $0.34
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+49% Synergy $0.51
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+48% Synergy $1.14
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+42% Synergy $3.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $2.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+31% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-33% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.06

Similar Commanders

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

Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
The Fourteenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fourteenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fourteenth Doctor Donna Noble The Fourteenth Doctor // Donna Noble
Havi, the All-Father Havi, the All-Father
The Fourteenth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourteenth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Shaun & Rebecca, Agents Shaun & Rebecca, Agents
Serah Farron Serah Farron
Tana, the Bloodsower Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tana, the Bloodsower // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Barbara Wright The Fourteenth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Fourth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fourth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fourteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Fourteenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Fourteenth Doctor Amy Pond The Fourteenth Doctor // Amy Pond
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Martha Jones The Fourteenth Doctor // Martha Jones
The Fourteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fourteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fourteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
The Fourteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fourteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
The Fourteenth Doctor The Fourteenth Doctor
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourth Doctor // Peri Brown
Vial Smasher the Fierce Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eighth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Eighth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
Kodama of the East Tree Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kodama of the East Tree // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful