However, who these dogs are could raise a few eyebrows.

As noted byReddit user /u/imnotokayandthatso-k, the two dogs share a striking resemblance to Cheems and Kabosu.

Cheems was really named Balltze, and lived in Hong Kong.

Command Towers in MTG.

Kabosu, on the other hand, was known as the face of the ‘doge’ meme.

Unfortunately, she has also since passed, dying at the impressive age of 18 in May 2024.

Is Doge Really In Tarkir?

MTG Secret Lair SLD Header.

Art for sets is locked in between a year and eighteen months before it launches.

Of course, it could be that this art took on new meaning after it was locked in.

Is it still a tribute if it wasn’t a tribute when it was tributed?

Starter Commander Deck - First Flight And Token Triumph, Aetherdritf Commander Deck - Living Energy And Universes Beyond: Fallout Commander Deck - Science! From Magic: The Gathering.

It doesn’t matter, it’s cute nonetheless.

Cheems and Doge alongside Fortress Kin-Guard from MTG.

Fortress Kin-Guard

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