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

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
Team Tactics
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Studious First-Year
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Spectacle Summit
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
64%inclusion56 decks87 decks
62%synergy
Aqueous Form
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Winged Boots
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Exploration
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Noxious Revival
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Wild Growth
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Stubborn Denial
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Seedborn Muse
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Tinder Wall
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Elvish Mystic
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Boreal Druid
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
K-9, Mark I
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Savvy Trader
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
-0%synergy
Decisive Denial
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Expel from Orazca
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Reclaim
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Claim
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
You Come to a River
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Gaea's Gift
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Delay
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Overprotect
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Submerge
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Hunter's Insight
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Spell Rupture
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Hinder
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Auroral Procession
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Time Warp
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Personal Tutor
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Summer Bloom
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Regrowth
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Seasons Past
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Temporal Spring
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Consuming Tide
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Stump Stomp
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood's End
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-0%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Portent
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Lantern of Insight
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Bear Umbra
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
18%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Counterbalance
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Cover
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Mirri's Guile
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Fae Flight
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Song of Creation
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Powerbalance
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Dragonback Assault
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-18%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion84 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion74 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion85 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Island
86%inclusion75 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion71 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion65 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Stomping Ground
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Breeding Pool
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion56 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Ketria Triome
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Spire Garden
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Taiga
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Glade
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Stump Stomp
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-1%synergy