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

Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
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Owain Roberts
Aug 29, 2025
Owain Roberts
The Dog Commanders of Magic
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Warp
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Seize the Day
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Aggravated Assault
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Aqueous Form
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Exploration
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Stubborn Denial
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Noxious Revival
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Winged Boots
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
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Nature's Lore
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Birds of Paradise
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Wild Growth
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Memory Lapse
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Mystical Tutor
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Crop Rotation
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Tinder Wall
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Seedborn Muse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Claim
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Expel from Orazca
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Misdirection
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Decisive Denial
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Growth Spiral
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Submerge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Hunter's Insight
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Gift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Savage Beating
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Seedtime
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Reclaim
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
You Come to a River
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hinder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Auroral Procession
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Fling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Relentless Assault
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Personal Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
World at War
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Seasons Past
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Regrowth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Explore
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Brotherhood's End
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Summer Bloom
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Last Night Together
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Walk the Aeons
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Temporal Spring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Expropriate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fury of the Horde
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exploration Broodship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bear Umbra
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Sylvan Library
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Counterbalance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mirri's Guile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stranglehold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Cover
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Breeding Pool
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Forest
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Ketria Triome
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mountain
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Rockfall Vale
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Taiga
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
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