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

Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
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Aug 29, 2025
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The Dog Commanders of Magic
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Neoform
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
92%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
91%synergy
Force of Negation
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Mystic Remora
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Swan Song
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Delighted Halfling
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Veil of Summer
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
63%synergy
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67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
61%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Deflecting Swat
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
61%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Flusterstorm
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Underworld Breach
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Tinder Wall
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Exploration
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
45%synergy
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Gamble
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Mystical Tutor
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
60%synergy
The One Ring
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Force of Will
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Chrome Mox
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
63%synergy
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Consecrated Sphinx
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Gilded Drake
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Spellseeker
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Eternal Witness
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Phantasmal Image
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Haywire Mite
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 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
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Spark Double
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Endurance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Spellskite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
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Worldly Tutor
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Brain Freeze
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Noxious Revival
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Crop Rotation
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Pyroblast
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Pact of Negation
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Spell Pierce
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Misdirection
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Dispel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Delay
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Impact Resonance
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Memory Lapse
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Miscast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Seedtime
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
You Come to a River
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Rending Volley
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Decisive Denial
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Nexus of Fate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Commandeer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Hydroblast
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Overprotect
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
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Personal Tutor
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Rite of Flame
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Timetwister
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Time Warp
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Winds of Change
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Regrowth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-32%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Seasons Past
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-35%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bring to Light
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood's End
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
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Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Birthing Pod
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Imposter Mech
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Winged Boots
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%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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Wild Growth
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Sylvan Library
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Counterbalance
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Powerbalance
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Song of Creation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Keen Sense
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Birthing Ritual
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Rancor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Invasion of Arcavios
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Vivien on the Hunt
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Homeward Path
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
City of Traitors
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Mana Crypt
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
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Command Tower
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
45%synergy
City of Brass
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Taiga
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Tropical Island
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Volcanic Island
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Island
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
-34%synergy
Forest
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
-37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Spire Garden
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Hedge Maze
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ketria Triome
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-42%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 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
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
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