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

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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
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seize the Day
74%inclusion212 decks288 decks
70%synergy
Aqueous Form
70%inclusion203 decks288 decks
67%synergy
Aggravated Assault
69%inclusion199 decks288 decks
65%synergy
Relentless Assault
66%inclusion191 decks288 decks
65%synergy
Bear Umbra
65%inclusion187 decks288 decks
61%synergy
Memory Lapse
61%inclusion176 decks288 decks
58%synergy
Winged Boots
59%inclusion171 decks288 decks
57%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
60%inclusion174 decks288 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion189 decks288 decks
49%synergy
Noxious Revival
56%inclusion161 decks288 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
66%inclusion189 decks288 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion182 decks288 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
60%inclusion172 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
59%inclusion169 decks288 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion169 decks288 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
58%inclusion167 decks288 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
56%inclusion160 decks288 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion159 decks288 decks
23%synergy
Exploration
53%inclusion154 decks288 decks
43%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
53%inclusion126 decks240 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion138 decks288 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion128 decks288 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion119 decks288 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion111 decks288 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion99 decks288 decks
22%synergy
Seedborn Muse
31%inclusion90 decks288 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion65 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion45 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion44 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion43 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion145 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
40%inclusion116 decks288 decks
31%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
37%inclusion107 decks288 decks
26%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
37%inclusion107 decks288 decks
36%synergy
Combat Celebrant
37%inclusion106 decks288 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion101 decks288 decks
19%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
34%inclusion98 decks288 decks
27%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
33%inclusion96 decks288 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion94 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
32%inclusion91 decks288 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Mystic
28%inclusion80 decks288 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
23%inclusion65 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
22%inclusion64 decks288 decks
21%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
22%inclusion63 decks288 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
21%inclusion60 decks288 decks
17%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
19%inclusion56 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
17%inclusion48 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Hellkite Charger
16%inclusion47 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
16%inclusion47 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Port Razer
15%inclusion42 decks288 decks
14%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
14%inclusion39 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
14%inclusion39 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Tinder Wall
13%inclusion38 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
13%inclusion37 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
12%inclusion35 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion35 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion33 decks288 decks
-1%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
11%inclusion31 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
8.7%inclusion25 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.3%inclusion24 decks288 decks
-8%synergy
Nalfeshnee
8.0%inclusion23 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
8.0%inclusion23 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.6%inclusion22 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.3%inclusion21 decks288 decks
-3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.9%inclusion20 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Savvy Trader
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.6%inclusion19 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.6%inclusion19 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodthirster
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
5.9%inclusion17 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
-1%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
50%inclusion145 decks288 decks
24%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion122 decks288 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion121 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion121 decks288 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion104 decks288 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion103 decks288 decks
17%synergy
Savage Beating
36%inclusion103 decks288 decks
35%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion97 decks288 decks
27%synergy
Expel from Orazca
32%inclusion93 decks288 decks
31%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
30%inclusion85 decks288 decks
24%synergy
Great Train Heist
29%inclusion69 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Reclaim
28%inclusion81 decks288 decks
26%synergy
Stubborn Denial
28%inclusion80 decks288 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion80 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
27%inclusion78 decks288 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion78 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
26%inclusion75 decks288 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Gift
26%inclusion74 decks288 decks
21%synergy
Hunter's Insight
23%inclusion67 decks288 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Claim
19%inclusion56 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
19%inclusion54 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Hinder
18%inclusion52 decks288 decks
17%synergy
Harrow
17%inclusion49 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Decisive Denial
17%inclusion48 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Overprotect
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion46 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
15%inclusion44 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
15%inclusion43 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion36 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion35 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion33 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
11%inclusion32 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
6%synergy
You Come to a River
11%inclusion31 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion30 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion30 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion30 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion29 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion29 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Delay
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
9.0%inclusion26 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.3%inclusion24 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion24 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion24 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion23 decks288 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
52%inclusion150 decks288 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion150 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Explore
51%inclusion146 decks288 decks
36%synergy
Kodama's Reach
49%inclusion142 decks288 decks
17%synergy
World at War
40%inclusion115 decks288 decks
39%synergy
Overpowering Attack
37%inclusion79 decks211 decks
35%synergy
Summer Bloom
35%inclusion101 decks288 decks
31%synergy
Temporal Spring
32%inclusion91 decks288 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion84 decks288 decks
20%synergy
Full Throttle
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Time Warp
26%inclusion75 decks288 decks
23%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
24%inclusion68 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
23%inclusion65 decks288 decks
21%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
19%inclusion56 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion52 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion51 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Fury of the Horde
17%inclusion49 decks288 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion48 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Regrowth
16%inclusion46 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion45 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion43 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Last Night Together
14%inclusion40 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
13%inclusion36 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion31 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Seasons Past
10%inclusion30 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion29 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion28 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
9.0%inclusion26 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.0%inclusion26 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
8.7%inclusion25 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Portent
8.7%inclusion25 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion24 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
8.0%inclusion23 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion22 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.6%inclusion22 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.9%inclusion20 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion17 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Expropriate
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion150 decks288 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion114 decks288 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
35%inclusion101 decks288 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
34%inclusion97 decks288 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion62 decks211 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
21%inclusion60 decks288 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion51 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion48 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion45 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion35 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion35 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.6%inclusion22 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
7.3%inclusion21 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
5.9%inclusion17 decks288 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Wilderness Reclamation
46%inclusion133 decks288 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion106 decks288 decks
24%synergy
Wild Growth
35%inclusion101 decks288 decks
25%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion96 decks288 decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion77 decks288 decks
19%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
25%inclusion73 decks288 decks
21%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
22%inclusion64 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Rancor
19%inclusion56 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion45 decks288 decks
14%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
15%inclusion44 decks288 decks
14%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion35 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion33 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Song of Creation
11%inclusion31 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Cover
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.9%inclusion20 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.6%inclusion19 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Fae Flight
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Mirri's Guile
5.9%inclusion17 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.9%inclusion17 decks288 decks
-15%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.9%inclusion17 decks288 decks
-5%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.9%inclusion17 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
-21%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion34 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
51%inclusion146 decks288 decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion79 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion70 decks288 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion61 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion60 decks288 decks
-10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion44 decks288 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15%inclusion42 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion40 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
12%inclusion34 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion31 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion30 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion26 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
7.6%inclusion22 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion20 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion271 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion254 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion113 decks288 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
35%inclusion101 decks288 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion83 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion79 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion45 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion38 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion37 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion36 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion33 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion28 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.7%inclusion25 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion21 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion275 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion273 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion271 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion266 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion196 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Stomping Ground
66%inclusion191 decks288 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion185 decks288 decks
21%synergy
Breeding Pool
64%inclusion185 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Ketria Triome
56%inclusion162 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion148 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
51%inclusion146 decks288 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
49%inclusion141 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion140 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion139 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
47%inclusion134 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Spire Garden
45%inclusion130 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
44%inclusion128 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
44%inclusion126 decks288 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion124 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion124 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion115 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion108 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion83 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion74 decks288 decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion69 decks288 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion55 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Turf
18%inclusion52 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion52 decks288 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion51 decks288 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion51 decks288 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion51 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion50 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion49 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Taiga
17%inclusion49 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion49 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion49 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion47 decks288 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
15%inclusion44 decks288 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion44 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion43 decks288 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion43 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion42 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion39 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion38 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion32 decks268 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion33 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
4%synergy