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

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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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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%inclusion6 decks6 decks
84%synergy
Winged Boots
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Summer Bloom
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Explore
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Growth Spiral
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Iroh, Dragon of the West
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Spark Double
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Inga and Esika
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Gemrazer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tyrant Guard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hajar, Loyal Bodyguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Storm, Force of Nature
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Cobra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chittering Dispatcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Writhing Chrysalis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Twitching Doll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Origin of Metalbending
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
86%synergy
Octopus Form
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
88%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Gaea's Gift
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Slip Out the Back
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Memory Lapse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Bolt Bend
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Hunter's Insight
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Desculpting Blast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Krosan Grip
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Entish Restoration
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Submerge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Expel from Orazca
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Great Train Heist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Collective Resistance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Simic Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Hinder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Tangle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Auroral Procession
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Defend the Rider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Veil of Summer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Decisive Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Fury Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Windswift Slice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%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
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
World at War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pest Infestation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Spring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Slip Through Space
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Salvage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Anger of the Gods
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Awaken the Woods
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flood of Tears
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Brass's Bounty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spasm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Call the Scions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Waltz of Rage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Broken Bond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flame Slash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Decimate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Artful Dodge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ravenform
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Open the Way
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Whelming Wave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Regrowth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Stump Stomp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Fractal Harness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Key to the City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Power Fist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Earthbender Ascension
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Aqueous Form
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Rancor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Loading Zone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
From Beyond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bear Umbra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Alpha Authority
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Cover
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Double Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Mirri's Guile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Myth Unbound
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Omenpath Journey
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Asceticism
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lion Umbra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dress Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Druid Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Path of Annihilation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Awakening Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Royal Scions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Herd Heirloom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Gruul Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Tropical Island
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Taiga
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Commercial District
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Karplusan Forest
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Volcanic Island
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Game Trail
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-22%synergy
Rootbound Crag
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy