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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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Deflecting Swat
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Swan Song
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Mana Drain
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Exploration
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Wild Growth
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Remora
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Noxious Revival
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
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Jeska's Will
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Veil of Summer
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Force of Negation
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Delighted Halfling
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Flusterstorm
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Time Warp
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Underworld Breach
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Crop Rotation
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Sylvan Library
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Mana Vault
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
84%synergy
Ancient Tomb
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Chrome Mox
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Mox Diamond
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Force of Will
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
77%synergy
Mystical Tutor
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
71%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Tinder Wall
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Elvish Mystic
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Seedborn Muse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Elf
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Boreal Druid
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Badgermole Cub
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
________ Goblin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
K-9, Mark I
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Spark Double
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Memory Lapse
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Stubborn Denial
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Intuition
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Brain Freeze
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Misdirection
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Claim
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Seedtime
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Delay
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Expel from Orazca
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Reclaim
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
You Come to a River
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Decisive Denial
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Trickbind
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Impact Resonance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Three Visits
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Personal Tutor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Seize the Day
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Seasons Past
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Timetwister
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Rite of Flame
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Regrowth
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood's End
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Summer Bloom
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-35%synergy
World at War
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-33%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Flash Photography
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Boomerang Basics
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-26%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Expropriate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Pyroclasm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Cursed Totem
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Bear Umbra
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Aqueous Form
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Counterbalance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Cover
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Will
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Dragonback Assault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Stranglehold
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Smoke
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Grim Monolith
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Tropical Island
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Volcanic Island
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Steam Vents
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Scalding Tarn
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Misty Rainforest
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Stomping Ground
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Mana Confluence
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
63%synergy
City of Brass
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Forest
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Island
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
-30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Ketria Triome
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-51%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-31%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-34%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Rootbound Crag
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-33%synergy
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