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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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Noxious Revival
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Winged Boots
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Exploration
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Seize the Day
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Mana Drain
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Memory Lapse
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Aqueous Form
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Time Warp
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Bear Umbra
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
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Nature's Lore
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Three Visits
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Library
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Stubborn Denial
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Mystical Tutor
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Deflecting Swat
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Tinder Wall
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Scute Swarm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Oblivion Sower
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Reclaim
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Veil of Summer
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Crop Rotation
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
You Come to a River
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Expel from Orazca
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Bolt Bend
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Hunter's Insight
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Harrow
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Decisive Denial
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Misdirection
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Submerge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Collective Resistance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Auroral Procession
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Impact Resonance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Overprotect
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fury Storm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Capture of Jingzhou
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Explore
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Personal Tutor
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Seasons Past
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Summer Bloom
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Regrowth
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Relentless Assault
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Temporal Spring
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Temporal Mastery
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Full Throttle
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
World at War
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Artful Dodge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood's End
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Walk the Aeons
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Crash Through
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
See the Truth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Portent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lantern of Insight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Counterbalance
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Mirri's Guile
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Rancor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Branching Evolution
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Primal Empathy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Hydra's Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Song of Creation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Stranglehold
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Homeward Path
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Field of the Dead
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Stomping Ground
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Taiga
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Islet
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
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