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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Capture of Jingzhou
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
99%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
98%synergy
Time Warp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
98%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
94%synergy
Noxious Revival
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Mental Misstep
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Brain Freeze
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Flusterstorm
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Wild Growth
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Exploration
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Stubborn Denial
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Mana Drain
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Tinder Wall
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Pact of Negation
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Delighted Halfling
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Veil of Summer
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Underworld Breach
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Mystical Tutor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Elvish Mystic
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Arbor Elf
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Six
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Intuition
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Chain of Vapor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Delay
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Misdirection
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Auroral Procession
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Nexus of Fate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Impact Resonance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Rending Volley
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Trickbind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Seedtime
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Reclaim
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
You Come to a River
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Stifle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Decisive Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Meddle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-29%synergy
Reap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dispersal Shield
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Gamble
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Regrowth
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Personal Tutor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Seasons Past
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Seize the Day
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Explore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Summer Bloom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Winged Boots
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Imposter Mech
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Sylvan Library
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Counterbalance
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Copy Artifact
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Steal Enchantment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mirri's Guile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Arboria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
84%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
41%synergy
City of Traitors
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Homeward Path
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Mana Crypt
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Mana Confluence
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
City of Brass
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Island
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-36%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Spire Garden
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Forest
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Ketria Triome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mountain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-75%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Cinder Glade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-33%synergy