Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Budget Extra Combats

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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
Aqueous Form
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Memory Lapse
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Rogue's Passage
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Negate
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Explore
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Summer Bloom
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Beast Within
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Decisive Denial
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Llanowar Elves
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Mystic
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Combat Celebrant
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Arbor Adherent
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
K-9, Mark I
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Nalfeshnee
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Savvy Trader
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tinder Wall
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Galactic Wayfarer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Icetill Explorer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Party Thrasher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Elf
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tanuki Transplanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Questing Druid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Traveling Botanist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Courage
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Temur Devotee
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Port Razer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Memory Worm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Expel from Orazca
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Gaea's Gift
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Reclaim
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Overprotect
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Hunter's Insight
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Great Train Heist
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Hinder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Harrow
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Entish Restoration
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
You Come to a River
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Planar Genesis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Spell Rupture
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Royal Treatment
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Defend the Rider
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Blitzball Shot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blossoming Defense
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Might of the Meek
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Siege Smash
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Collision // Colossus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Relentless Assault
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Full Throttle
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Last Night Together
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Temporal Spring
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Consuming Tide
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Combat Tutorial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Broken Bond
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Portent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Artful Dodge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
World at War
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Walk the Aeons
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Regrowth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reach the Horizon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sami's Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fury of the Horde
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Eagle Vision
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Scale the Heights
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Unknown
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Part the Waterveil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stealth Mission
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
See the Truth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
The Key to the Vault
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Key to the City
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Explorer's Scope
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lantern of Insight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Paper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Prowler's Helm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Ball
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Bear Umbra
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Aggravated Assault
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Rancor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Fae Flight
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Song of Creation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Guild Artisan
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Fertile Ground
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Security Bypass
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Triple Triad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pain for All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Cover
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Font of Magic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Aether Tunnel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Protective Bubble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Eel Umbra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Font of Fertility
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Keen Sense
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Precognition Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Druid Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Invisibility
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Surgery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Overgrowth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shielding Plax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mordenkainen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Simic Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Gruul Signet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Blitzball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Cinder Glade
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Abandon
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Mystery
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Turf
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mountain Valley
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Tangled Islet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Highlands
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy