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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Germination Practicum
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Burrog Barrage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Studious First-Year
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
64%synergy
Aqueous Form
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Winged Boots
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Exploration
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Noxious Revival
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Wild Growth
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Stubborn Denial
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Seedborn Muse
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Tinder Wall
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Mystic
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Boreal Druid
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
K-9, Mark I
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Expel from Orazca
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Decisive Denial
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Veil of Summer
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Reclaim
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Claim
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Gift
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Delay
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
You Come to a River
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Overprotect
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Submerge
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Spell Rupture
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Hinder
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Auroral Procession
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Day
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Personal Tutor
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Summer Bloom
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Regrowth
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Seasons Past
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Spring
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Overpowering Attack
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Artful Dodge
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Portent
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Steal the Show
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Bear Umbra
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Counterbalance
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Cover
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Mirri's Guile
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Guild Artisan
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Powerbalance
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Song of Creation
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Fae Flight
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Dragonback Assault
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion83 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion73 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion84 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Island
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion71 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Stomping Ground
73%inclusion63 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Breeding Pool
70%inclusion60 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Spire Garden
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Taiga
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Tropical Island
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
1%synergy