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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Aqueous Form
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Memory Lapse
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Rogue's Passage
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Explore
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Negate
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%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
Sword Coast Sailor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Decisive Denial
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
32%synergy
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
Elvish Mystic
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%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
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
Fyndhorn Elves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Savvy Trader
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Party Thrasher
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tanuki Transplanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Questing Druid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tinder Wall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Galactic Wayfarer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Starwinder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Courage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Traveling Botanist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temur Devotee
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hugs, Grisly Guardian
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%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
Simian Spirit Guide
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Arbor Elf
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Port Razer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Slip Out the Back
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Expel from Orazca
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Reclaim
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Great Train Heist
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Hunter's Insight
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Overprotect
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Gaea's Gift
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Harrow
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Hinder
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Entish Restoration
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
You Come to a River
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%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
Planar Genesis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Royal Treatment
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Might of the Meek
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Defend the Rider
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Temur Charm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Defense
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blitzball Shot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Full Throttle
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Last Night Together
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Temporal Spring
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Consuming Tide
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Seize the Day
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Portent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Combat Tutorial
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Enter the Enigma
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Artful Dodge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
World at War
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Crash Through
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Broken Bond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Walk the Aeons
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Regrowth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Wings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sami's Curiosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Eagle Vision
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Scale the Heights
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%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
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%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
Fury of the Horde
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
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
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Explorer's Scope
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lantern of Insight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Paper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Bear Umbra
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Aggravated Assault
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Rancor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Fae Flight
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Song of Creation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Fertile Ground
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Guild Artisan
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Security Bypass
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%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
Grim Reaper's Sprint
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Triple Triad
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%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
Eel Umbra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Keen Sense
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Precognition Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%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
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%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
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Gruul Signet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%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
5%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
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Abandon
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Gruul Turf
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Mystery
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mountain Valley
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stomping Ground
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-39%synergy
Steam Vents
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-36%synergy
Breeding Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-40%synergy
Tangled Islet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy