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Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
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Owain Roberts
Aug 29, 2025
Owain Roberts
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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Multiversal Passage
2.2%inclusion2 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Secret Identity
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Spider-Sense
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Winged Boots
56%inclusion146 decks260 decks
54%synergy
Seize the Day
56%inclusion146 decks260 decks
53%synergy
Exploration
63%inclusion165 decks260 decks
53%synergy
Memory Lapse
55%inclusion144 decks260 decks
52%synergy
Noxious Revival
62%inclusion162 decks260 decks
51%synergy
Aqueous Form
51%inclusion132 decks260 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion152 decks260 decks
45%synergy
Aggravated Assault
46%inclusion119 decks260 decks
42%synergy
Wild Growth
51%inclusion133 decks260 decks
41%synergy
Time Warp
42%inclusion110 decks260 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion174 decks260 decks
32%synergy
Three Visits
62%inclusion162 decks260 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion151 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
57%inclusion147 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
53%inclusion138 decks260 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion132 decks260 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion128 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion124 decks260 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion123 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion115 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion174 decks260 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion171 decks260 decks
47%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion163 decks260 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion157 decks260 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion154 decks260 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion142 decks260 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion100 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion93 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion86 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Seedborn Muse
32%inclusion84 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion99 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
34%inclusion88 decks259 decks
27%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
32%inclusion84 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
30%inclusion77 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion75 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Tinder Wall
28%inclusion74 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion66 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
20%inclusion53 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion34 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Arbor Elf
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Oblivion Sower
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Savvy Trader
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
-12%synergy
Spark Double
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
38%inclusion99 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion97 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
35%inclusion92 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Stubborn Denial
35%inclusion92 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
34%inclusion88 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion87 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion76 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
29%inclusion75 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion75 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion75 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Expel from Orazca
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion63 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Reclaim
24%inclusion63 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
24%inclusion62 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Slip Out the Back
24%inclusion62 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion61 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Claim
23%inclusion59 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion57 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion57 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion57 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion56 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Decisive Denial
20%inclusion53 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Gift
19%inclusion50 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Delay
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
16%synergy
You Come to a River
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion41 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Insight
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion34 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion34 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Hinder
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Explore
38%inclusion100 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
38%inclusion100 decks260 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion86 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Summer Bloom
33%inclusion85 decks260 decks
28%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
32%inclusion83 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
32%inclusion83 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion82 decks260 decks
-13%synergy
Personal Tutor
31%inclusion80 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion77 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Relentless Assault
28%inclusion73 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion67 decks260 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion66 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion62 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Seasons Past
23%inclusion59 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Regrowth
22%inclusion56 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Mastery
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Spring
20%inclusion52 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion50 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion50 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Full Throttle
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
9%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Expropriate
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.8%inclusion15 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion86 decks260 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion83 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
31%inclusion80 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion68 decks260 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion68 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion50 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion47 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion43 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bear Umbra
42%inclusion109 decks260 decks
38%synergy
Sylvan Library
42%inclusion108 decks260 decks
33%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
34%inclusion89 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
27%inclusion70 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
26%inclusion68 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
25%inclusion64 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
11%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Mirri's Guile
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Song of Creation
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Will
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Branching Evolution
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion136 decks260 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion103 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion103 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
40%inclusion103 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion51 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion50 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
-18%synergy
Homeward Path
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
-7%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion248 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion231 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion121 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
43%inclusion112 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion87 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion73 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
27%inclusion70 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion64 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion251 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion242 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion240 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion222 decks260 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion206 decks260 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
77%inclusion201 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion194 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
66%inclusion171 decks260 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion168 decks260 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion168 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion158 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion145 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Ketria Triome
54%inclusion141 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion140 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Spire Garden
47%inclusion122 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion109 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion99 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion87 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
32%inclusion82 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion77 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion76 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
28%inclusion74 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion74 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
27%inclusion70 decks260 decks
-25%synergy
Rootbound Crag
26%inclusion68 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion67 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion66 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion66 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion65 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion65 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion62 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion62 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion56 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion55 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion43 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
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