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

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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
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Boomerang Basics
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
0.9%inclusion1 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
58%inclusion163 decks282 decks
55%synergy
Winged Boots
54%inclusion152 decks282 decks
52%synergy
Seize the Day
54%inclusion153 decks282 decks
51%synergy
Exploration
61%inclusion173 decks282 decks
51%synergy
Noxious Revival
61%inclusion173 decks282 decks
50%synergy
Aqueous Form
52%inclusion146 decks282 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion165 decks282 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion177 decks282 decks
45%synergy
Aggravated Assault
46%inclusion131 decks282 decks
43%synergy
Wild Growth
51%inclusion143 decks282 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
66%inclusion186 decks282 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
61%inclusion172 decks282 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion162 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion159 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion152 decks282 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion142 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion140 decks282 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion134 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion134 decks282 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion126 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion192 decks282 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion187 decks282 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion171 decks282 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion169 decks282 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion155 decks282 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion110 decks282 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion105 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion95 decks282 decks
26%synergy
Seedborn Muse
33%inclusion93 decks282 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion72 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
39%inclusion110 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
33%inclusion94 decks281 decks
26%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
32%inclusion90 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
29%inclusion83 decks282 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion81 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Tinder Wall
27%inclusion77 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion71 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion62 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
22%inclusion61 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
20%inclusion57 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
18%inclusion50 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17%inclusion49 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
17%inclusion48 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion39 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
6.0%inclusion17 decks281 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Spark Double
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
40%inclusion113 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion106 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion97 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
34%inclusion96 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion96 decks282 decks
28%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion94 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion88 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion87 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion85 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Veil of Summer
30%inclusion84 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Expel from Orazca
30%inclusion84 decks282 decks
28%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion70 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
24%inclusion68 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion68 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion68 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Reclaim
24%inclusion68 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion63 decks281 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion62 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion62 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion61 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Decisive Denial
21%inclusion58 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion57 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion56 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion51 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion49 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion49 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion47 decks282 decks
15%synergy
You Come to a River
16%inclusion46 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Insight
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Harrow
14%inclusion39 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion34 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Hinder
12%inclusion34 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion33 decks281 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion32 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Auroral Procession
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Time Warp
42%inclusion118 decks282 decks
39%synergy
Explore
39%inclusion110 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
38%inclusion107 decks282 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion98 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion91 decks282 decks
-12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
32%inclusion90 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
32%inclusion89 decks282 decks
30%synergy
Summer Bloom
31%inclusion88 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Personal Tutor
30%inclusion85 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Relentless Assault
30%inclusion85 decks282 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion82 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion75 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion71 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion70 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Seasons Past
22%inclusion62 decks282 decks
21%synergy
Regrowth
21%inclusion60 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Spring
20%inclusion56 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion54 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Mastery
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion52 decks281 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion35 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion29 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
6%synergy
World at War
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.2%inclusion23 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.5%inclusion21 decks281 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Expropriate
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion95 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion90 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
29%inclusion82 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion76 decks282 decks
2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion74 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion54 decks281 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion51 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion50 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion30 decks281 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
44%inclusion124 decks282 decks
36%synergy
Bear Umbra
43%inclusion120 decks282 decks
39%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
34%inclusion95 decks282 decks
26%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
28%inclusion79 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
27%inclusion75 decks282 decks
21%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
24%inclusion68 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion55 decks282 decks
11%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Mirri's Guile
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion28 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Counterbalance
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Song of Creation
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Will
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion34 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion146 decks282 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion115 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion110 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
39%inclusion109 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion79 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion57 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
-18%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion32 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.9%inclusion25 decks281 decks
2%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion267 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion249 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion130 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
44%inclusion123 decks282 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion96 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion79 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
28%inclusion78 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion70 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion32 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion272 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion260 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion259 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion240 decks282 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion223 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Stomping Ground
78%inclusion220 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion214 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
66%inclusion187 decks282 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion184 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion183 decks282 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion169 decks282 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion161 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion155 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Ketria Triome
55%inclusion155 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
47%inclusion133 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion116 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion101 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion96 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
32%inclusion89 decks282 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion83 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion81 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion81 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion80 decks282 decks
-10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
28%inclusion79 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion78 decks282 decks
-24%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion76 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion74 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
26%inclusion73 decks282 decks
-11%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion73 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion72 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion71 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
25%inclusion70 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion70 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion69 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion65 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion65 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion63 decks281 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion61 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion58 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion56 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion54 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion51 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion48 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion46 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
4%synergy