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

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
Winged Boots
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Aqueous Form
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Sylvan Library
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Bear Umbra
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Memory Lapse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Exploration
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tanuki Transplanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Tinder Wall
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sunderflock
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tesak, Judith's Hellhound
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Iron Mastiff
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Chakram Retriever
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Nalfeshnee
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Courage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mongrel Pack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Companion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Codecracker Hound
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Eel-Hounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Equilibrium Adept
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ainok Wayfarer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Arbor Adherent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Growth Spiral
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Veil of Summer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Decisive Denial
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Harrow
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Expel from Orazca
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Spell Rupture
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Overprotect
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gaea's Gift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Starstorm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorform
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Dissipate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unleash Fury
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Silkguard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reclaim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Explore
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Relentless Assault
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Time Warp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Temporal Spring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Summer Bloom
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Shared Roots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Broken Bond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Regrowth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Spry and Mighty
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Seasons Past
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Knockout Maneuver
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Scroll Rack
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Brass Knuckles
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brawler's Plate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Scope
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Rancor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lion Umbra
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Branching Evolution
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hardened Scales
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Level Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mirri's Guile
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fae Flight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Invisibility
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Wingspan Stride
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ketria Triome
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Turf
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Commercial District
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-32%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Abandon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-14%synergy