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

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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
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Kazandu Mammoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Combat Celebrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tatyova, Steward of Tides
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Cobra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Scute Swarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Topiary Stomper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Titan of Littjara
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Rapid Hybridization
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Negate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Growth Spiral
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Khalni Ambush
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Great Train Heist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Memory Lapse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Jaheira's Respite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Gaea's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ripples of Potential
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Essence Scatter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Reclaim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Glorious Gale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Savage Beating
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spell Rupture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Kamahl's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Expel from Orazca
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planar Genesis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Voidslime
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dream Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Stump Stomp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
World at War
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wave Goodbye
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Spring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ranger's Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Seize the Day
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slime Against Humanity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Migration Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Relentless Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Overpowering Attack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Summer Bloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Boundless Realms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Set Adrift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Winged Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emerald Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Doors of Durin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Bear Umbra
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Kindred Discovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Branching Evolution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Inexorable Tide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
All Will Be One
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Parallel Lives
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Return the Past
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Halimar Depths
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-40%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Fabled Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Rockfall Vale
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Khalni Ambush
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Temple of Abandon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Spire Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ketria Triome
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Rootbound Crag
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Commercial District
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Hedge Maze
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thundering Falls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Kazandu Mammoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Captivating Cave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gruul Turf
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%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
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy