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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Force of Negation
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
83%synergy
Exploration
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Noxious Revival
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Veil of Summer
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Mana Drain
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Mystic Remora
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Flusterstorm
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Underworld Breach
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Time Warp
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Delighted Halfling
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Sylvan Library
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Stubborn Denial
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Winged Boots
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Mental Misstep
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Mana Vault
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Ancient Tomb
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Mystical Tutor
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Rhystic Study
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Mox Diamond
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Tinder Wall
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Bloom Tender
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Drake
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Party Thrasher
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Pact of Negation
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Brain Freeze
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Intuition
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Crop Rotation
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Auroral Procession
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Delay
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
You Come to a River
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Pyroblast
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Claim
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Memory Lapse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Decisive Denial
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Seedtime
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Reclaim
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Trickbind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Impact Resonance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Expel from Orazca
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Three Visits
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Personal Tutor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Regrowth
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Seasons Past
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Seize the Day
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Rite of Flame
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Solve the Equation
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Overpowering Attack
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Summer Bloom
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood's End
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-38%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Imposter Mech
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Counterbalance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Aqueous Form
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bear Umbra
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Guild Artisan
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mirri's Guile
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Powerbalance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Possibility Storm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rancor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Security Bypass
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Mistrise Village
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Homeward Path
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Mana Crypt
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Herd Heirloom
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Taiga
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Tropical Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Stomping Ground
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Island
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Forest
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
-36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Spire Garden
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mountain
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-58%synergy
Ketria Triome
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-34%synergy