Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Aqueous Form
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Memory Lapse
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Explore
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Negate
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Decisive Denial
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Summer Bloom
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Full Throttle
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Mystic
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Nalfeshnee
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Combat Celebrant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Arbor Adherent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
K-9, Mark I
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Savvy Trader
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tinder Wall
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Party Thrasher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Galactic Wayfarer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Icetill Explorer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Elf
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tanuki Transplanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Questing Druid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Enduring Courage
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Traveling Botanist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Temur Devotee
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Port Razer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Memory Worm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Temur Battle Rage
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Slip Out the Back
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Expel from Orazca
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Overprotect
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Gaea's Gift
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Reclaim
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Hunter's Insight
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Great Train Heist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Harrow
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hinder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Entish Restoration
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
You Come to a River
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Planar Genesis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Temur Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Spell Rupture
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Royal Treatment
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Defend the Rider
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blitzball Shot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Defense
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Charge Through
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Overpowering Attack
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Last Night Together
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Spring
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Consuming Tide
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Portent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Combat Tutorial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Seize the Day
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Broken Bond
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Artful Dodge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reach the Horizon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sami's Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Walk the Aeons
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Regrowth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Eagle Vision
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Scale the Heights
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Harmonize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Unknown
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Part the Waterveil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stealth Mission
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fury of the Horde
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
The Key to the Vault
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Key to the City
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Explorer's Scope
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Prowler's Helm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lantern of Insight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Paper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Bear Umbra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Rancor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Fertile Ground
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Fae Flight
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Song of Creation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Guild Artisan
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Security Bypass
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Font of Magic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Triple Triad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pain for All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Cover
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Aether Tunnel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Protective Bubble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Precognition Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Eel Umbra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Surgery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Overgrowth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shielding Plax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Font of Fertility
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Keen Sense
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Druid Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Invisibility
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mordenkainen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Gruul Signet
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Cinder Glade
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Abandon
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Turf
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mountain Valley
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stomping Ground
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-39%synergy
Breeding Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-40%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy