Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Upgraded Ramp

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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
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spry and Mighty
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Collective Inferno
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Explore
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Aqueous Form
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Winged Boots
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Summer Bloom
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Expel from Orazca
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Growth Spiral
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Cobra
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Tinder Wall
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Nalfeshnee
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
K-9, Mark I
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Scute Swarm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Decisive Denial
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Harrow
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Reclaim
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Collective Resistance
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Hinder
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Stubborn Denial
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
You Come to a River
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Savage Beating
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Overprotect
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Gift
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Obscuring Haze
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Submerge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Planar Genesis
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Auroral Procession
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Spell Rupture
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Stump Stomp
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Full Throttle
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Temporal Spring
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Consuming Tide
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Relentless Assault
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Chain Reaction
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Slip Through Space
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Regrowth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Broken Bond
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Seasons Past
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Portent
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Journey of Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
World at War
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Last Night Together
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Venture Forth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Distortion Strike
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spasm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dryad's Revival
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
See the Truth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Lantern of Insight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Zephyr Boots
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Paper
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Bear Umbra
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Wild Growth
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Rancor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Dragonback Assault
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Song of Creation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Fae Flight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Signet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Spire Garden
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Sundering Eruption
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Gruul Turf
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Abandon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy