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%inclusion23 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Seize the Day
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Noxious Revival
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Mana Drain
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Mystic Remora
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Veil of Summer
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Sylvan Library
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Three Visits
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Wild Growth
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Delighted Halfling
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Time Warp
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Mystical Tutor
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Force of Will
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Tinder Wall
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Seedborn Muse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Endurance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hellkite Charger
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Stormscale Scion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Stubborn Denial
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Flusterstorm
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Crop Rotation
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Claim
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Memory Lapse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Intuition
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Brain Freeze
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Reclaim
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Delay
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Force of Vigor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Nexus of Fate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Savage Beating
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
You Come to a River
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Auroral Procession
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Seedtime
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Impact Resonance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Trickbind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Temporal Manipulation
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Relentless Assault
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Regrowth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Personal Tutor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Explore
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Seasons Past
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
World at War
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fury of the Horde
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Summer Bloom
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Spring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Last Night Together
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Expropriate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Scroll Rack
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lantern of Insight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Exploration Broodship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bear Umbra
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Aqueous Form
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Counterbalance
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mirri's Guile
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Will
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rancor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dress Down
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Lion Umbra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Homeward Path
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Shifting Woodland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Herd Heirloom
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Stomping Ground
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Taiga
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Tropical Island
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Island
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Training Center
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Forest
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
-29%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Ketria Triome
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
City of Brass
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Spire Garden
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-30%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy