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

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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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spider-Sense
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Winged Boots
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Seize the Day
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Bear Umbra
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Exploration
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Aqueous Form
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Noxious Revival
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Time Warp
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Aggravated Assault
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Sylvan Library
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Three Visits
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Farseek
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Tinder Wall
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Nalfeshnee
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Elvish Mystic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Questing Druid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wood Elves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Savvy Trader
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Endurance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Stubborn Denial
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Memory Lapse
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Crop Rotation
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Claim
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Reclaim
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Growth Spiral
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Gaea's Gift
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Force of Vigor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Savage Beating
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
You Come to a River
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Expel from Orazca
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Auroral Procession
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Decisive Denial
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vanishment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Temporal Manipulation
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Personal Tutor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Explore
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Overpowering Attack
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Seasons Past
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Regrowth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Full Throttle
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Temporal Spring
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
World at War
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Summer Bloom
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Mastery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Walk the Aeons
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood's End
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Unknown
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Time Stretch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fury of the Horde
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Open the Way
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lantern of Insight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Exploration Broodship
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mirri's Guile
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Protective Bubble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Branching Evolution
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Font of Magic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Druid Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Halimar Depths
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Stomping Ground
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Ketria Triome
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Taiga
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Turf
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Abandon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy