Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Expensive Extra Turns

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
Capture of Jingzhou
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
99%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
98%synergy
Time Warp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
98%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
94%synergy
Brain Freeze
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
Noxious Revival
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Mental Misstep
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Pact of Negation
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Wild Growth
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Flusterstorm
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
83%synergy
Veil of Summer
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Mana Drain
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Gamble
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Tinder Wall
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Regrowth
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
92%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
92%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
92%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
92%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
96%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Mystical Tutor
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Llanowar Elves
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Elvish Mystic
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Arbor Elf
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Boreal Druid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Six
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Stubborn Denial
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Crop Rotation
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Intuition
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Chain of Vapor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Delay
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Misdirection
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Spell Pierce
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Auroral Procession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Rending Volley
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Decisive Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Seedtime
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Nexus of Fate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Claim
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Reclaim
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Impact Resonance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
You Come to a River
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Stifle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Trickbind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Meddle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-28%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dispersal Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Heat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Personal Tutor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Seasons Past
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Three Visits
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Day
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Anger of the Gods
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood's End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Winged Boots
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Imposter Mech
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Exploration
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Sylvan Library
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Counterbalance
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Bear Umbra
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Eel Umbra
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Steal Enchantment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mirri's Guile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Burgeoning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Arboria
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Homeward Path
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
City of Traitors
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Mana Crypt
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
84%synergy
Mana Confluence
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
80%synergy
City of Brass
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Windswept Heath
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Arid Mesa
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Island
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-31%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Forest
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-49%synergy
Spire Garden
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Islet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Ketria Triome
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Mountain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-74%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Cinder Glade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-32%synergy