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

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Temperamental Oozewagg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lifespring Druid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Arbor Elf
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fyndhorn Elder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chakram Slinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Zimone, All-Questioning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chakram Retriever
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Armguard Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Druid of the Cowl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hydra Trainer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Kami of Celebration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Negate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Growth Spiral
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Memory Lapse
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Gaea's Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Decisive Denial
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Temur Charm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Spell Rupture
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Expel from Orazca
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Royal Treatment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Refocus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Counsel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Essence Capture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Telling Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scour from Existence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dissolve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Khalni Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Downsize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Griptide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Fire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spring // Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Return to Nature
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wilt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Perplexing Test
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Twinferno
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Prizefight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Overprotect
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Hinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shower of Arrows
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sulfurous Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Explore
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Road // Ruin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Enter the Unknown
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Enter the Enigma
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Broken Bond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Summer Bloom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Chain Reaction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Consuming Tide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Beneath the Sands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bramblecrush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crash Through
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mythos of Illuna
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of the Swine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fast // Furious
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Waltz of Rage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Rites of Spring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Jailbreak Scheme
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Emergent Sequence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Path to the Festival
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Into the Fire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Compulsive Research
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Explorer's Scope
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Psychic Paper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Spear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mirror Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Omen of the Hunt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Wild Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Font of Fertility
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Fertile Ground
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Fae Flight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Overgrowth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Talons of Wildwood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rousing Read
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Setessan Training
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lion Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Encroaching Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Field of Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Unstable Obelisk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-40%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-49%synergy
Solar Transformer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gruul Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Ash Barrens
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Thornwood Falls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Command Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-58%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Khalni Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Abandon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Gruul Turf
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Highlands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Highland Lake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Simic Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy