Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - 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.
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Octopus Form
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ember Island Production
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
67%inclusion207 decks310 decks
64%synergy
Aqueous Form
64%inclusion199 decks310 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion209 decks310 decks
51%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
55%inclusion170 decks310 decks
50%synergy
Winged Boots
47%inclusion147 decks310 decks
45%synergy
Explore
58%inclusion179 decks310 decks
43%synergy
Gaea's Gift
44%inclusion136 decks310 decks
39%synergy
Decisive Denial
42%inclusion131 decks310 decks
38%synergy
You Come to a River
37%inclusion116 decks310 decks
36%synergy
Reclaim
38%inclusion119 decks310 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
57%inclusion177 decks310 decks
22%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion155 decks310 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion149 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion148 decks310 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion146 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion139 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion137 decks310 decks
29%synergy
Growth Spiral
43%inclusion132 decks310 decks
17%synergy
Wild Growth
42%inclusion129 decks310 decks
31%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
38%inclusion106 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion95 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion92 decks310 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion91 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion82 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion73 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion57 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion49 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion48 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion41 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion39 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion88 decks310 decks
-6%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
26%inclusion81 decks310 decks
19%synergy
Tinder Wall
23%inclusion72 decks310 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion71 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
21%inclusion66 decks310 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion65 decks310 decks
17%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
21%inclusion64 decks310 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
20%inclusion63 decks310 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
19%inclusion58 decks310 decks
17%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
18%inclusion57 decks310 decks
9%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion56 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
16%inclusion49 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
15%inclusion47 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
15%inclusion47 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
15%inclusion47 decks310 decks
13%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
15%inclusion46 decks310 decks
14%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
15%inclusion45 decks310 decks
13%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
14%inclusion42 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Niblis of Frost
11%inclusion35 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion29 decks258 decks
9%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
11%inclusion34 decks310 decks
5%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
10%inclusion32 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
10%inclusion31 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
8.4%inclusion26 decks310 decks
1%synergy
K-9, Mark I
7.1%inclusion22 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.1%inclusion19 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.1%inclusion19 decks310 decks
-6%synergy
Nalfeshnee
5.5%inclusion17 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
5.5%inclusion17 decks310 decks
-7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Bloom Tender
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
-5%synergy
Savvy Trader
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
37%inclusion116 decks310 decks
-2%synergy
Noxious Revival
36%inclusion111 decks310 decks
25%synergy
Hunter's Insight
36%inclusion111 decks310 decks
33%synergy
Expel from Orazca
34%inclusion105 decks310 decks
32%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion104 decks310 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion103 decks310 decks
15%synergy
Harrow
32%inclusion99 decks310 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion96 decks310 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
31%inclusion96 decks310 decks
24%synergy
Overprotect
27%inclusion68 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion82 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
26%inclusion81 decks310 decks
23%synergy
Spell Rupture
25%inclusion77 decks310 decks
24%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
25%inclusion76 decks310 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion74 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion73 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
23%inclusion71 decks310 decks
19%synergy
Return to Nature
23%inclusion70 decks310 decks
17%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
23%inclusion66 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion67 decks310 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion59 decks310 decks
-8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion57 decks310 decks
13%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
17%inclusion54 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Charge Through
17%inclusion54 decks310 decks
17%synergy
Simic Charm
17%inclusion53 decks310 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion43 decks260 decks
9%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
16%inclusion51 decks310 decks
15%synergy
Hinder
16%inclusion51 decks310 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion49 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
15%inclusion48 decks310 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion46 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Unsubstantiate
15%inclusion45 decks310 decks
14%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion44 decks310 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion44 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion44 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion43 decks310 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Shape
14%inclusion42 decks310 decks
13%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion40 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion39 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
12%inclusion37 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Royal Treatment
12%inclusion36 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion35 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Once and Future
11%inclusion35 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
11%inclusion34 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion33 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
11%inclusion33 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion32 decks310 decks
9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion32 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
37%inclusion115 decks310 decks
34%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion110 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Summer Bloom
35%inclusion107 decks310 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion105 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion103 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
28%inclusion87 decks310 decks
24%synergy
Consuming Tide
28%inclusion87 decks310 decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion78 decks310 decks
20%synergy
Relentless Assault
25%inclusion76 decks310 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion75 decks310 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Spring
24%inclusion75 decks310 decks
23%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
24%inclusion73 decks310 decks
19%synergy
Slip Through Space
23%inclusion72 decks310 decks
21%synergy
Enter the Enigma
23%inclusion52 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Artful Dodge
21%inclusion65 decks310 decks
20%synergy
Regrowth
21%inclusion65 decks310 decks
16%synergy
Stump Stomp
20%inclusion53 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Time Warp
19%inclusion60 decks310 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion48 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
18%inclusion56 decks310 decks
16%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
18%inclusion55 decks310 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion55 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Road // Ruin
16%inclusion51 decks310 decks
15%synergy
Personal Tutor
16%inclusion49 decks310 decks
14%synergy
Seasons Past
15%inclusion46 decks310 decks
14%synergy
Broken Bond
14%inclusion42 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion41 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion40 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Last Night Together
12%inclusion38 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion37 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spasm
12%inclusion37 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
11%inclusion35 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion35 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion34 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion30 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Urban Evolution
10%inclusion30 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
9.4%inclusion29 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
9.0%inclusion28 decks310 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.4%inclusion26 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
7.7%inclusion24 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.5%inclusion20 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Portent
6.5%inclusion20 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.1%inclusion19 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Overload
6.1%inclusion19 decks310 decks
6%synergy
World at War
5.8%inclusion18 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.8%inclusion18 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion102 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion69 decks310 decks
-3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion63 decks310 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion60 decks310 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion45 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion50 decks310 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
15%inclusion45 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion44 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion43 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion34 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Spear
10%inclusion32 decks310 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion31 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion27 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
8.7%inclusion27 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion26 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.1%inclusion25 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Scope
7.7%inclusion24 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
7.7%inclusion24 decks310 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
7.4%inclusion23 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Psychic Paper
6.8%inclusion21 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.8%inclusion21 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.1%inclusion19 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion19 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.5%inclusion17 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Smoke Bomb
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exploration
36%inclusion113 decks310 decks
26%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
31%inclusion97 decks310 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion96 decks310 decks
18%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
31%inclusion96 decks310 decks
30%synergy
Bear Umbra
30%inclusion93 decks310 decks
26%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
29%inclusion91 decks310 decks
23%synergy
Fertile Ground
26%inclusion81 decks310 decks
24%synergy
Fae Flight
24%inclusion70 decks289 decks
24%synergy
Rancor
23%inclusion72 decks310 decks
22%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion66 decks310 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion62 decks310 decks
12%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
19%inclusion59 decks310 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
17%inclusion52 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
17%inclusion52 decks310 decks
16%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion44 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Cover
14%inclusion44 decks310 decks
14%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
12%inclusion38 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Arni Slays the Troll
11%inclusion34 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion33 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion30 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
10%inclusion30 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Talent
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Song of Creation
8.7%inclusion27 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion27 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Omen of the Hunt
8.4%inclusion26 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.4%inclusion26 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Protective Bubble
7.7%inclusion24 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.7%inclusion24 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Mirri's Guile
7.4%inclusion23 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
6.5%inclusion20 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Overgrowth
6.5%inclusion20 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Snake Umbra
6.5%inclusion20 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Druid Class
5.8%inclusion18 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Inscription
5.5%inclusion17 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Aether Tunnel
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
-6%synergy
Security Bypass
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Powerbalance
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.8%inclusion18 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.5%inclusion17 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
41%inclusion127 decks310 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion67 decks310 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion63 decks310 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion58 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion29 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion47 decks310 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion40 decks310 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion38 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
12%inclusion37 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion35 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion33 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion33 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.0%inclusion28 decks310 decks
-7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.4%inclusion23 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion22 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.8%inclusion18 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion257 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion222 decks310 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion101 decks310 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion89 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion87 decks310 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
25%inclusion78 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion58 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion51 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion44 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion42 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion42 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion38 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.1%inclusion25 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.5%inclusion17 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion296 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion293 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion289 decks310 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion279 decks310 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion213 decks310 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion154 decks310 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion134 decks310 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion130 decks310 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion130 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion129 decks310 decks
-2%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion123 decks310 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion106 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion103 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion103 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion102 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion99 decks310 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion96 decks310 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion93 decks310 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion92 decks310 decks
-9%synergy
Ketria Triome
30%inclusion92 decks310 decks
-12%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion91 decks310 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
28%inclusion73 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
26%inclusion82 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
25%inclusion78 decks310 decks
-12%synergy
Spire Garden
25%inclusion76 decks310 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion73 decks310 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
22%inclusion68 decks310 decks
-9%synergy
Stump Stomp
20%inclusion53 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
20%inclusion63 decks310 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion59 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion59 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion52 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion43 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion51 decks310 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion50 decks310 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion49 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion48 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion47 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion45 decks310 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Abandon
14%inclusion44 decks310 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion43 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion43 decks310 decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
14%inclusion42 decks310 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion42 decks310 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion40 decks310 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion40 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion40 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion37 decks310 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion37 decks310 decks
2%synergy