Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - cEDH Extra Turns

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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Capture of Jingzhou
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Mental Misstep
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Force of Negation
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Flusterstorm
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Time Warp
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Noxious Revival
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Exploration
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
77%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Swan Song
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Veil of Summer
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
The One Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Brain Freeze
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Mana Drain
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Delighted Halfling
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
92%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
92%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
89%synergy
Ancient Tomb
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
88%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Underworld Breach
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Tinder Wall
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Llanowar Elves
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Stubborn Denial
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Intuition
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Crop Rotation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Nexus of Fate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Delay
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Pyroblast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Vapor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Decisive Denial
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
You Come to a River
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Memory Lapse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Misdirection
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Auroral Procession
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Seedtime
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reclaim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Trickbind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spell Snare
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Submerge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Snap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Overprotect
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Personal Tutor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Regrowth
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Rite of Flame
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Seasons Past
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood's End
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Day
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Explore
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Anger of the Gods
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Merchant Scroll
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Summer Bloom
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Imposter Mech
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Isochron Scepter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Cursed Totem
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Sylvan Library
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Counterbalance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mirrormade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mirri's Guile
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Copy Artifact
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Aqueous Form
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bear Umbra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Steal Enchantment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rancor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Mistrise Village
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Shifting Woodland
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Homeward Path
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
City of Traitors
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Fellwar Stone
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Grim Monolith
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Mox Opal
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
93%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
89%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Stomping Ground
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Taiga
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Tropical Island
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Polluted Delta
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Island
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-47%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Spire Garden
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Forest
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-64%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ketria Triome
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mountain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-79%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy