Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Grim Monolith
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
66%synergy
Delighted Halfling
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Elvish Mystic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Arbor Elf
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Llanowar Elves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Tinder Wall
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Instants
Veil of Summer
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Stubborn Denial
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Nature's Claim
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Noxious Revival
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Crop Rotation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Force of Vigor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Resculpt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Slip Out the Back
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Flusterstorm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
You Come to a River
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Submerge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Comet Storm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Memory Lapse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Time Warp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Relentless Assault
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
World at War
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Seasons Past
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Overpowering Attack
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Regrowth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Solve the Equation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Shadowspear
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Winged Boots
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Wild Growth
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Sylvan Library
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Exploration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Bear Umbra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Mirri's Guile
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
79%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Wasteland
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Command Beacon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Homeward Path
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Strip Mine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
17%synergy
Herd Heirloom
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Fellwar Stone
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
67%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
54%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
56%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
53%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
66%synergy
Ketria Triome
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
58%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
69%synergy
Fiery Islet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Karplusan Forest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy