Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exploration
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Veil of Summer
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Noxious Revival
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Mana Drain
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Mystic Remora
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Swan Song
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Winged Boots
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Time Warp
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Force of Negation
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Birds of Paradise
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Three Visits
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Flusterstorm
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Delighted Halfling
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Stubborn Denial
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Sylvan Library
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Chrome Mox
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Mox Diamond
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Underworld Breach
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Tinder Wall
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Elves
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Spider-Punk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Savvy Trader
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Mental Misstep
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Brain Freeze
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Pact of Negation
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Crop Rotation
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Intuition
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Delay
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Memory Lapse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Vapor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Reclaim
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
You Come to a River
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Misdirection
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Pyroblast
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Dispel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Hunter's Insight
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Auroral Procession
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Fate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Expel from Orazca
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Decisive Denial
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Seedtime
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Force of Vigor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Trickbind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Impact Resonance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Submerge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Heat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Regrowth
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Personal Tutor
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Seize the Day
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Gamble
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Seasons Past
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Flame
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Solve the Equation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Explore
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Summer Bloom
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Cultivate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood's End
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Torpor Orb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Counterbalance
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Aqueous Form
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Bear Umbra
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Guild Artisan
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mirri's Guile
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Powerbalance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Alpha Authority
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rancor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Homeward Path
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Herd Heirloom
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Taiga
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Tropical Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Stomping Ground
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Breeding Pool
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Flooded Strand
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Island
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
City of Brass
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Windswept Heath
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Forest
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-43%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Spire Garden
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-57%synergy
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy