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
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Advanced Reconstruction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Explore
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Memory Lapse
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Aqueous Form
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Expel from Orazca
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Winged Boots
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Summer Bloom
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Cobra
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tinder Wall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Savvy Trader
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
K-9, Mark I
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Coiling Oracle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
The Reality Chip
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scute Swarm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Decisive Denial
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Noxious Revival
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Reclaim
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Stubborn Denial
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Slip Out the Back
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
You Come to a River
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Harrow
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Collective Resistance
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Hinder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Overprotect
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Gift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Savage Beating
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Obscuring Haze
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Submerge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Stump Stomp
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Temporal Spring
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Full Throttle
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Consuming Tide
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Slip Through Space
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Broken Bond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Regrowth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Portent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Seasons Past
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Journey of Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Spry and Mighty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pir's Whim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Last Night Together
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Venture Forth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Distortion Strike
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dryad's Revival
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
See the Truth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brotherhood Regalia
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Lantern of Insight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Zephyr Boots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Exploration
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Aggravated Assault
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Wild Growth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Bear Umbra
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Rancor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Dragonback Assault
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Song of Creation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fae Flight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Collective Inferno
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Flare
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Stomping Ground
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Gruul Turf
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cinder Glade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy