These are among the most reliable ramp cards that exist
Generally, you'll want to play a few key creatures alongside Dogmeat , and then cast as many equipment and auras as possible to turn your critters into enormous beasts
Normally, basic lands are part of an expansion proper, meaning you will open one in most booster packs of that set
Once per turn you can get a free discover equal to its toughness
Then your opponent must make a difficult choice
Cards like Lilo, Making a Wish and Stitch, New Dog were just two of the many cheap threats packed into the amber/x aggro shell, with the purpose of getting characters into play as fast as possible, and then using some number of Lanterns or shifting using Stitch, New Dog to get Stitch, Rock Star into play ahead of curve