Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Voltron

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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
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Grim Monolith
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Tinder Wall
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Delighted Halfling
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Veil of Summer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Noxious Revival
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Stubborn Denial
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Reclaim
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Slip Out the Back
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Flusterstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Intuition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Auroral Procession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Nexus of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Impact Resonance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Delay
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
You Come to a River
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Submerge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Expel from Orazca
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Memory Lapse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Collective Resistance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hunter's Insight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Time Warp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Seize the Day
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Flame
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Personal Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Relentless Assault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Regrowth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Overpowering Attack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Carpet of Flowers
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Wild Growth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Exploration
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Aqueous Form
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sylvan Library
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Counterbalance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Bear Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mirri's Guile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Powerbalance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Guild Artisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Mistrise Village
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Herd Heirloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Spire Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Hedge Maze
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-61%synergy
Forest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-61%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy