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

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gamble
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Mystic
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Llanowar Elves
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Boreal Druid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Priest of Titania
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Llanowar Scout
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Arbor Elf
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Devoted Druid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Tinder Wall
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Growth Spiral
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
74%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
18%synergy
Eureka Moment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
See Double
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Flare of Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Nexus of Fate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Claim
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Expel from Orazca
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Planar Genesis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Into the Roil
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Misdirection
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Voidslime
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
18%synergy
Miscast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Flame of Anor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Long River's Pull
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
53%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Rampant Growth
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
65%synergy
Time Warp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Chart a Course
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Arwen's Gift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Soul's Majesty
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lórien Revealed
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Rite of Flame
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Plea for Power
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Personal Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Explore
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Seasons Past
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Regrowth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Solve the Equation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Eagle Vision
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Embercleave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Leyline Axe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Bone Sabres
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Winged Boots
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
100%synergy
Wild Growth
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Hardened Scales
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Aether Tunnel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Exploration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Cloak of Mists
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Protective Bubble
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Blood Mist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Bear Umbra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Audacity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hydra's Growth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Runes of the Deus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Family's Favor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Will
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Sulfur Falls
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
62%synergy
Rootbound Crag
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
63%synergy
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
59%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
60%synergy
Game Trail
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Gruul Turf
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-42%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy