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

Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
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The Dog Commanders of Magic
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Neoform
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
92%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
91%synergy
Mystic Remora
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Force of Negation
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Swan Song
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Delighted Halfling
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Flusterstorm
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Deflecting Swat
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
62%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
53%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Veil of Summer
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Mental Misstep
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Breach
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Tinder Wall
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Personal Tutor
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
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Gamble
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Mystical Tutor
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
62%synergy
The One Ring
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Force of Will
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Consecrated Sphinx
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Spellseeker
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Gilded Drake
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Eternal Witness
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Mystic
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Phantasmal Image
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Haywire Mite
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
10%inclusion3 decks30 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
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Endurance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Spellskite
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Worldly Tutor
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Brain Freeze
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Noxious Revival
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Crop Rotation
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Stubborn Denial
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Misdirection
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Spell Pierce
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Resculpt
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Chain of Vapor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Impact Resonance
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Intuition
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Delay
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Seedtime
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Memory Lapse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Rending Volley
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
You Come to a River
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Hydroblast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Overprotect
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Trickbind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Rite of Flame
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Timetwister
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Time Warp
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Winds of Change
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Regrowth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Seasons Past
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-33%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bring to Light
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-28%synergy
Explore
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Brotherhood's End
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Imposter Mech
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exploration
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Sylvan Library
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Wild Growth
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Counterbalance
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Powerbalance
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Song of Creation
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Keen Sense
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Ritual
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Rancor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Invasion of Arcavios
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Homeward Path
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
City of Traitors
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Mana Crypt
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Grim Monolith
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Mox Opal
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Wooded Foothills
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Taiga
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Tropical Island
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Volcanic Island
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Flooded Strand
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Mana Confluence
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Island
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
-34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Forest
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
-38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Mountain
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-52%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Hedge Maze
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Spire Garden
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion5 decks30 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 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Ketria Triome
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-28%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-41%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
10%inclusion3 decks30 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
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
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