Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Expensive Core +1/+1 Counters

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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Abandon Attachments
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
86%synergy
Iroh, Grand Lotus
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rogue's Passage
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
84%synergy
Farseek
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Crop Rotation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Iroh, Dragon of the West
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Loot, the Key to Everything
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Storm, Force of Nature
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Cobra
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Spark Double
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Guttersnipe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Tifa's Limit Break
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
86%synergy
Octopus Form
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
88%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Return the Favor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Growth Spiral
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Submerge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Expel from Orazca
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Memory Lapse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Bolt Bend
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Valakut Awakening
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Geistwave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Gaea's Gift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Khalni Ambush
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Krosan Grip
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Blossoming Defense
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Discontinuity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Invigorating Surge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Invert Polarity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Claim
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Silkguard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Demon Bolt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Manamorphose
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Saw It Coming
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Noxious Revival
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
You Come to a River
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dual Strike
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Depart the Realm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sorceries
True Ancestry
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
88%synergy
Price of Freedom
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Shared Roots
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
84%synergy
Nature's Lore
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Explore
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Open the Way
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Summer Bloom
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
World at War
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Pest Infestation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Temporal Spring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Slip Through Space
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Day
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Flood of Tears
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Brass's Bounty
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lórien Revealed
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Waltz of Rage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Unnerving Grasp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Flame Slash
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Artful Dodge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ravenform
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Overpowering Attack
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Key to the City
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Strionic Resonator
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Fractal Harness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lithoform Engine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Vexing Bauble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Synthesis Pod
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mirage Mirror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Collector's Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Enchantments
Loading Zone
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Rancor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Aqueous Form
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Double Vision
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Exploration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Compulsion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bear Umbra
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Stolen Strategy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mirri's Guile
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Myth Unbound
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Omenpath Journey
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Shark Typhoon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Asceticism
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hadana's Climb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dress Down
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Royal Scions
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Simic Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Gruul Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
54%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
56%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Tropical Island
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Commercial District
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Volcanic Island
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Hedge Maze
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-31%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Spire Garden
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Gruul Turf
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-17%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy