Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Birthing Pod

Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
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Owain Roberts
Aug 29, 2025
Owain Roberts
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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97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
91%synergy
Force of Negation
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Swan Song
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Delighted Halfling
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Mental Misstep
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Deflecting Swat
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
62%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
53%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Veil of Summer
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Flusterstorm
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Tinder Wall
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Worldly Tutor
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
43%synergy
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Gamble
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
62%synergy
The One Ring
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Force of Will
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Mana Vault
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Mox Diamond
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
65%synergy
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Consecrated Sphinx
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Spellseeker
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Gilded Drake
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Eternal Witness
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Elvish Mystic
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Image
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Haywire Mite
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Reclamation Sage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Spark Double
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Endurance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Spellskite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
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Brain Freeze
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Noxious Revival
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Pyroblast
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Pact of Negation
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Crop Rotation
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Spell Pierce
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Stubborn Denial
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Misdirection
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Nature's Claim
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Dispel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Resculpt
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Chain of Vapor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Impact Resonance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Delay
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Seedtime
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Memory Lapse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Miscast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Rending Volley
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
You Come to a River
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hydroblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Overprotect
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Trickbind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Stern Scolding
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
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Personal Tutor
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Rite of Flame
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Timetwister
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Time Warp
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Winds of Change
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Regrowth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Seasons Past
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-34%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bring to Light
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Explore
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood's End
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
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Sensei's Divining Top
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Birthing Pod
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Manifold Key
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Winged Boots
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
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Exploration
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Sylvan Library
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Wild Growth
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Counterbalance
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Powerbalance
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Song of Creation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Keen Sense
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Ritual
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rancor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Invasion of Arcavios
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vivien on the Hunt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Homeward Path
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
City of Traitors
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Mana Crypt
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Grim Monolith
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
47%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Taiga
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Tropical Island
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Volcanic Island
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Island
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Forest
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Mountain
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-53%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Hedge Maze
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ketria Triome
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-42%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
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