Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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
Studious First-Year
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Spectacle Summit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Aqueous Form
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Explore
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Gaea's Gift
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Rampant Growth
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Summer Bloom
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Tinder Wall
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Nalfeshnee
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Savvy Trader
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Niblis of Frost
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Party Thrasher
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Tanuki Transplanter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Generator Servant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Birds of Paradise
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-27%synergy
Arbor Adherent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Snakeskin Veil
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Decisive Denial
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Expel from Orazca
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Harrow
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Reclaim
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Spell Rupture
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
You Come to a River
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Charge Through
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Hinder
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Temur Charm
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Hunter's Insight
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Overprotect
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Wild Shape
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Royal Treatment
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Unsubstantiate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Burrog Barrage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Eureka Moment
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Stump Stomp
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Consuming Tide
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Overpowering Attack
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Last Night Together
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Temporal Spring
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Artful Dodge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Road // Ruin
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Waltz of Rage
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Broken Bond
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Urban Evolution
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Steal the Show
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Unknown
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Crash Through
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Hull Breach
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spasm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Bushwhack
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
True Ancestry
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Price of Freedom
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Key to the City
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Winged Boots
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Paper
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Lantern of Insight
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Spear
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mechanical Glider
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Rancor
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Fertile Ground
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Fae Flight
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Bear Umbra
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Branching Evolution
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Protective Bubble
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Pain for All
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lion Umbra
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Overgrowth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Level Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Talent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Font of Fertility
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Cover
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Strategy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Arni Slays the Troll
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Security Bypass
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wingspan Stride
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Stump Stomp
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Sodden Verdure
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-28%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-25%synergy
Temple of Abandon
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Highlands
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-32%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Ketria Triome
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-29%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy