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

Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
Rank #200
110decks
Background image for The Dog Commanders of Magic
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
Iroh, Dragon of the West
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Iroh, Grand Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Octopus Form
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Price of Freedom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Shared Roots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Winged Boots
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
58%synergy
Exploration
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
58%synergy
Aqueous Form
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Seize the Day
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
52%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Bear Umbra
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Explore
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
71%inclusion78 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Lore
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Nalfeshnee
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Savvy Trader
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Cobra
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Icetill Explorer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Scute Swarm
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Hugs, Grisly Guardian
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Tinder Wall
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Rashmi and Ragavan
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Noxious Revival
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Expel from Orazca
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Gift
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
20%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Overprotect
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Decisive Denial
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Harrow
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Hunter's Insight
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Hinder
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Collective Resistance
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
You Come to a River
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Reclaim
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Entish Restoration
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Planar Genesis
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Summer Bloom
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Temporal Spring
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Relentless Assault
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Overpowering Attack
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Urban Evolution
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Consuming Tide
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Broken Bond
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Regrowth
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
World at War
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
See the Truth
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
True Ancestry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Time Warp
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Road // Ruin
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spasm
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Seasons Past
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Open the Way
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Last Night Together
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wilderness Reclamation
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
28%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Rancor
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Cover
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Druid Class
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Exploration
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Dilation
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Talent
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Font of Magic
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mirri's Guile
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fae Flight
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion96 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion80 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion110 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Island
99%inclusion109 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion109 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Stomping Ground
78%inclusion86 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Breeding Pool
77%inclusion85 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Ketria Triome
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Spire Garden
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Turf
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Hedge Maze
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Commercial District
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-16%synergy