Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Core

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Owain Roberts
Aug 29, 2025
The Dog Commanders of Magic
With the recent International Dog Day, let's look at some of Magic's most powerful puppers. They deserve it.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Origin of Metalbending
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Octopus Form
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Ember Island Production
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
67%inclusion741 decks1.10K decks
64%synergy
Aqueous Form
68%inclusion744 decks1.10K decks
64%synergy
Explore
73%inclusion802 decks1.10K decks
58%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
55%inclusion602 decks1.10K decks
50%synergy
Gaea's Gift
50%inclusion554 decks1.10K decks
46%synergy
Negate
61%inclusion677 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion666 decks1.10K decks
44%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
51%inclusion505 decks992 decks
43%synergy
Rampant Growth
75%inclusion824 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Decisive Denial
43%inclusion475 decks1.10K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
60%inclusion666 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
59%inclusion647 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion502 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion500 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion475 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Harrow
40%inclusion441 decks1.10K decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion434 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Hunter's Insight
38%inclusion422 decks1.10K decks
35%synergy
Chain Reaction
37%inclusion411 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
37%inclusion407 decks1.10K decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
34%inclusion373 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
26%inclusion290 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
26%inclusion287 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion278 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
23%inclusion254 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
22%inclusion244 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
21%inclusion232 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
20%inclusion223 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
18%inclusion194 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion188 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion185 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
15%inclusion169 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
15%inclusion165 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
15%inclusion163 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Niblis of Frost
15%inclusion163 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
14%inclusion158 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
14%inclusion151 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion124 decks928 decks
11%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
13%inclusion147 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion145 decks1.10K decks
-21%synergy
Nalfeshnee
13%inclusion140 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Tinder Wall
12%inclusion131 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
12%inclusion130 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
11%inclusion125 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
11%inclusion123 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Savvy Trader
10%inclusion95 decks984 decks
7%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
9.2%inclusion101 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
K-9, Mark I
8.9%inclusion98 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
7.9%inclusion87 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
5.7%inclusion63 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Rashmi and Ragavan
5.7%inclusion63 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Coiling Oracle
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Guttersnipe
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion401 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion396 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Expel from Orazca
36%inclusion393 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Reclaim
35%inclusion381 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
30%inclusion322 decks1.06K decks
27%synergy
You Come to a River
29%inclusion320 decks1.10K decks
28%synergy
Spell Rupture
28%inclusion310 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Overprotect
27%inclusion237 decks869 decks
24%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
26%inclusion288 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
26%inclusion287 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion280 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Return to Nature
25%inclusion273 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Collective Resistance
21%inclusion195 decks934 decks
16%synergy
Charge Through
20%inclusion225 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
20%inclusion225 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Royal Treatment
20%inclusion219 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion210 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
19%inclusion209 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Hinder
18%inclusion199 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Run Away Together
17%inclusion190 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion183 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion182 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion181 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Temur Charm
16%inclusion174 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Unsubstantiate
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Wild Shape
15%inclusion168 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion166 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
14%inclusion158 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion153 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion153 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Once and Future
13%inclusion148 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion143 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
13%inclusion139 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion133 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
12%inclusion131 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Defend the Rider
11%inclusion60 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion122 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion121 decks1.10K decks
-16%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion119 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion118 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Planar Genesis
11%inclusion99 decks928 decks
4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
11%inclusion42 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Spring // Mind
10%inclusion115 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion114 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion81 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Wilt
9.4%inclusion104 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Dispel
9.3%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Shore Up
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Summer Bloom
36%inclusion400 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
34%inclusion376 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion374 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion345 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Consuming Tide
30%inclusion335 decks1.10K decks
29%synergy
Temporal Spring
28%inclusion306 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Road // Ruin
27%inclusion296 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Broken Bond
26%inclusion290 decks1.10K decks
25%synergy
Enter the Enigma
26%inclusion209 decks802 decks
22%synergy
Slip Through Space
23%inclusion257 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Stump Stomp
22%inclusion206 decks933 decks
17%synergy
Artful Dodge
21%inclusion233 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion199 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Growth Spasm
18%inclusion193 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion189 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Ravenform
17%inclusion187 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion186 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
16%inclusion142 decks907 decks
13%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Urban Evolution
15%inclusion165 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Last Night Together
15%inclusion163 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Enter the Unknown
14%inclusion157 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion156 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion131 decks934 decks
12%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
13%inclusion144 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion136 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion133 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
12%inclusion95 decks801 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion103 decks933 decks
8%synergy
Migration Path
11%inclusion117 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion111 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Decimate
9.2%inclusion101 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
8.9%inclusion98 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
7.8%inclusion42 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.4%inclusion82 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Experimental Overload
7.4%inclusion82 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Portent
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
5.5%inclusion21 decks384 decks
2%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.4%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Distortion Strike
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion402 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
29%inclusion317 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion226 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion224 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion196 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Explorer's Scope
15%inclusion160 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion154 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Spear
12%inclusion136 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion109 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
10%inclusion108 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion108 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Lantern of Insight
8.3%inclusion92 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.2%inclusion90 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.6%inclusion60 decks908 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Paper
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.6%inclusion56 decks993 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.4%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
33%inclusion369 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Fertile Ground
32%inclusion358 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Fae Flight
32%inclusion336 decks1.05K decks
32%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
29%inclusion323 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
25%inclusion274 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
24%inclusion269 decks1.10K decks
24%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
24%inclusion265 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Bear Umbra
20%inclusion221 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
18%inclusion200 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Rancor
18%inclusion195 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
17%inclusion185 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Exploration
17%inclusion182 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Song of Creation
14%inclusion159 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Omen of the Hunt
14%inclusion150 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Canopy Cover
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Arni Slays the Troll
12%inclusion131 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Hunter's Talent
11%inclusion98 decks878 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion113 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Protective Bubble
10%inclusion111 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Overgrowth
10%inclusion110 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Druid Class
9.0%inclusion99 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.9%inclusion98 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Stolen Strategy
8.4%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Font of Fertility
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.9%inclusion87 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.6%inclusion84 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.9%inclusion76 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Snake Umbra
6.5%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Precognition Field
6.4%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Careful Cultivation
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
5.7%inclusion46 decks805 decks
4%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.2%inclusion45 decks863 decks
3%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
32%inclusion356 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion123 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
-20%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion110 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.3%inclusion92 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion63 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion804 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion711 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion269 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion248 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion237 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22%inclusion237 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion207 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion201 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
17%inclusion186 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
16%inclusion181 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Honored Heirloom
6.4%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion1.10K decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion1.10K decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.09K decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion958 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion720 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
61%inclusion677 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion499 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion487 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion465 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion341 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
31%inclusion286 decks927 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion329 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion322 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
27%inclusion299 decks1.10K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
27%inclusion296 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion291 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Gruul Turf
26%inclusion283 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion276 decks1.10K decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion267 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Temple of Abandon
23%inclusion256 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion248 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
22%inclusion206 decks933 decks
17%synergy
Thornwood Falls
19%inclusion214 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
19%inclusion207 decks1.10K decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion190 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion185 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Ketria Triome
17%inclusion183 decks1.10K decks
-25%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion174 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
16%inclusion173 decks1.10K decks
-19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
15%inclusion166 decks1.10K decks
-16%synergy
Stomping Ground
15%inclusion163 decks1.10K decks
-31%synergy
Breeding Pool
15%inclusion161 decks1.10K decks
-32%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion161 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Rugged Highlands
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion131 decks934 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
14%inclusion154 decks1.10K decks
-30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion124 decks928 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion145 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Training Center
13%inclusion144 decks1.10K decks
-18%synergy
Spire Garden
13%inclusion142 decks1.10K decks
-17%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion141 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion140 decks1.10K decks
-15%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion137 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion131 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion103 decks933 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion119 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
-24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
-12%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.3%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy