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

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sanar, Innovative First-Year
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Collective Inferno
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Aqueous Form
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Expel from Orazca
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Explore
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Summer Bloom
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Temporal Spring
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Growth Spiral
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Rampant Growth
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tinder Wall
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Scute Swarm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Savvy Trader
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Icetill Explorer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Noxious Revival
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Gaea's Gift
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Overprotect
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Reclaim
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Decisive Denial
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Hinder
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Collective Resistance
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Stubborn Denial
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Spell Rupture
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
You Come to a River
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Royal Treatment
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Temur Charm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Vanishment
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Totally Lost
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Chain Reaction
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Consuming Tide
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Stump Stomp
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Broken Bond
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Relentless Assault
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Enigma
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Migration Path
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Last Night Together
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Journey of Discovery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Unknown
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spasm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Waltz of Rage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Urban Evolution
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Portent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Road // Ruin
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Soul Immolation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Distortion Strike
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Doppelgang
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Regrowth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Lantern of Insight
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Explorer's Scope
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Paper
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wilderness Reclamation
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Bear Umbra
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
23%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Wild Growth
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Fertile Ground
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Fae Flight
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Song of Creation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Cover
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Exploration
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Strategy
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Font of Magic
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mirri's Guile
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Will
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dragonback Assault
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Raised by Giants
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Precognition Field
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Halimar Depths
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Spire Garden
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Gruul Turf
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Abandon
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Highlands
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Thornspire Verge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy