Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Expensive 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
Exploration
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Seize the Day
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Noxious Revival
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Swan Song
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Wild Growth
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Delighted Halfling
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Three Visits
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Veil of Summer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Aggravated Assault
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Bear Umbra
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Mox Diamond
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Seedborn Muse
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Tinder Wall
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Endurance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hellkite Charger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Stormscale Scion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Stubborn Denial
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Memory Lapse
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mental Misstep
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Crop Rotation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Brain Freeze
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Reclaim
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Delay
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Intuition
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Force of Vigor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Nexus of Fate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Submerge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Savage Beating
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Auroral Procession
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Seedtime
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Impact Resonance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Fog
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Time Warp
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Relentless Assault
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Explore
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Regrowth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Personal Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Summer Bloom
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
World at War
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Temporal Spring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Seasons Past
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Last Night Together
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fury of the Horde
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hull Breach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Expropriate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Artful Dodge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Exploration Broodship
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lantern of Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Underworld Breach
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Counterbalance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mirri's Guile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Will
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rancor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Homeward Path
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Field of the Dead
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Shifting Woodland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Herd Heirloom
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Stomping Ground
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Taiga
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ketria Triome
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Island
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Forest
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-38%synergy
City of Brass
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Spire Garden
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy