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

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Explore
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Road // Ruin
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Gaea's Gift
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Fae Flight
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Fertile Ground
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Memory Lapse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Wild Growth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Aqueous Form
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Decisive Denial
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Run Away Together
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Growth Spasm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
K-9, Mark I
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Niblis of Frost
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Savvy Trader
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Oak Street Innkeeper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Farhaven Elf
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Port Razer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tinder Wall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Delighted Halfling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Zell Dincht
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Spell Rupture
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Royal Treatment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Return to Nature
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
You Come to a River
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Unsubstantiate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Harrow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Charge Through
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Hunter's Insight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Overprotect
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Saw It Coming
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Once and Future
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Temur Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spring // Mind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wild Shape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Refocus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Wilt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Naturalize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Neutralize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Reclaim
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Stump Stomp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Chain Reaction
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Artful Dodge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ravenform
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Unknown
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Experimental Overload
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Broken Bond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Tide
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Summer Bloom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Waltz of Rage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Migration Path
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Peter Parker's Camera
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Paper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Spear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Smoke Bomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Pinions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sword Coast Sailor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Hunter's Talent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Omen of the Hunt
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Song of Creation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Overgrowth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bear Umbra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Arni Slays the Troll
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Font of Fertility
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Protective Bubble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Careful Cultivation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Share the Spoils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spelunking
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Strategy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hardened Scales
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonback Assault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Nursery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Volcano
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Cataract
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Moss Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Honored Heirloom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Daily Bugle Building
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Cinder Glade
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Stump Stomp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Thornwood Falls
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Gruul Turf
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Rugged Highlands
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Ketria Triome
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Stomping Ground
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-37%synergy
Breeding Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-38%synergy
Mossfire Valley
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Blighted Woodland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Taiga
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy