Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Optimized

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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
4.5%inclusion3 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Flashback
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Charm
3.0%inclusion2 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Resonating Lute
3.0%inclusion2 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
58%inclusion214 decks367 decks
56%synergy
Seize the Day
56%inclusion205 decks367 decks
53%synergy
Winged Boots
54%inclusion197 decks367 decks
52%synergy
Exploration
62%inclusion227 decks367 decks
52%synergy
Noxious Revival
62%inclusion229 decks367 decks
51%synergy
Aqueous Form
53%inclusion194 decks367 decks
50%synergy
Aggravated Assault
49%inclusion181 decks367 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion213 decks367 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion219 decks367 decks
41%synergy
Wild Growth
51%inclusion187 decks367 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
68%inclusion248 decks367 decks
33%synergy
Three Visits
62%inclusion228 decks367 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion220 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
55%inclusion201 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion197 decks367 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion180 decks367 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion177 decks367 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion170 decks367 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion164 decks367 decks
32%synergy
Bear Umbra
42%inclusion155 decks367 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion243 decks367 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion238 decks367 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion221 decks367 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion215 decks367 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion197 decks367 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion145 decks367 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion142 decks367 decks
28%synergy
Seedborn Muse
35%inclusion127 decks367 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion125 decks367 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion100 decks367 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion150 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
36%inclusion133 decks367 decks
28%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
34%inclusion125 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
28%inclusion104 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
28%inclusion104 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Tinder Wall
27%inclusion99 decks367 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion91 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
22%inclusion81 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
21%inclusion77 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
20%inclusion75 decks367 decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
20%inclusion75 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion67 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
16%inclusion60 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
16%inclusion59 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion50 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion50 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion44 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion40 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
10%inclusion37 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
9.0%inclusion33 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
8.7%inclusion32 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.2%inclusion30 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Arbor Elf
7.6%inclusion28 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
7.6%inclusion28 decks367 decks
-2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.4%inclusion27 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
7.1%inclusion26 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
6.8%inclusion25 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
6.5%inclusion24 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.5%inclusion24 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.3%inclusion23 decks367 decks
-5%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
6.0%inclusion22 decks367 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.0%inclusion22 decks367 decks
-3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Spark Double
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
5.4%inclusion20 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
-11%synergy
Savvy Trader
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
37%inclusion136 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion135 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
35%inclusion130 decks367 decks
31%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion123 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion122 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion122 decks367 decks
27%synergy
Stubborn Denial
32%inclusion118 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion110 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Expel from Orazca
30%inclusion109 decks367 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion106 decks367 decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
28%inclusion102 decks367 decks
21%synergy
Slip Out the Back
26%inclusion94 decks367 decks
21%synergy
Reclaim
25%inclusion90 decks367 decks
22%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
24%inclusion89 decks367 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion88 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
23%inclusion86 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion83 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Decisive Denial
22%inclusion80 decks367 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Claim
21%inclusion78 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
21%inclusion78 decks367 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion78 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion77 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion73 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
20%inclusion72 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion72 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion69 decks367 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion67 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion64 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion61 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion56 decks367 decks
10%synergy
You Come to a River
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Delay
15%inclusion54 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion51 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion51 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion50 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion49 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion48 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion45 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion45 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion45 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Hinder
12%inclusion43 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion43 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion41 decks367 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion39 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion39 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion39 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion36 decks367 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Time Warp
41%inclusion151 decks367 decks
39%synergy
Explore
41%inclusion149 decks367 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion148 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
38%inclusion141 decks367 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion120 decks367 decks
-1%synergy
Summer Bloom
32%inclusion118 decks367 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion117 decks367 decks
-10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
30%inclusion110 decks367 decks
29%synergy
Relentless Assault
30%inclusion109 decks367 decks
28%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion108 decks367 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion107 decks367 decks
20%synergy
Personal Tutor
27%inclusion99 decks367 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion91 decks367 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion81 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Seasons Past
21%inclusion76 decks367 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Spring
20%inclusion75 decks367 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Mastery
19%inclusion71 decks367 decks
18%synergy
Regrowth
18%inclusion66 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion65 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion64 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion62 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion51 decks360 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion49 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion44 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion43 decks367 decks
9%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion41 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion36 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion35 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.3%inclusion34 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
9.3%inclusion34 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.0%inclusion33 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion30 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.2%inclusion30 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.9%inclusion29 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
6.8%inclusion25 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.8%inclusion25 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.5%inclusion24 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion24 decks367 decks
-2%synergy
Expropriate
6.0%inclusion22 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Anger of the Gods
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion126 decks367 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion112 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion104 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
28%inclusion104 decks367 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion92 decks367 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion90 decks367 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion71 decks367 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion70 decks367 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion69 decks367 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion38 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion37 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion36 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.0%inclusion33 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion32 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.4%inclusion31 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.6%inclusion28 decks367 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
6.8%inclusion25 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Lantern of Insight
5.4%inclusion20 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
41%inclusion150 decks367 decks
34%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
32%inclusion117 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
30%inclusion110 decks367 decks
24%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
27%inclusion99 decks367 decks
23%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
23%inclusion83 decks367 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion70 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
18%inclusion43 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion52 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion51 decks367 decks
13%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
13%inclusion49 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Mirri's Guile
11%inclusion40 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion37 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Counterbalance
7.1%inclusion26 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Will
6.8%inclusion25 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Song of Creation
6.5%inclusion24 decks367 decks
-2%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.5%inclusion24 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.3%inclusion23 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.0%inclusion22 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion45 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion38 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion185 decks367 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion149 decks367 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion145 decks367 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
37%inclusion137 decks367 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion102 decks367 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion78 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion74 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion67 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion56 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
-15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion44 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion43 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion41 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion39 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion34 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.4%inclusion31 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.9%inclusion29 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.6%inclusion28 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.4%inclusion20 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion349 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion321 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion165 decks367 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
42%inclusion154 decks367 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion126 decks367 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
28%inclusion102 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion100 decks367 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion96 decks367 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion48 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion47 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
12%inclusion43 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion34 decks367 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion32 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.9%inclusion29 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion23 decks367 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.4%inclusion20 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion353 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion340 decks367 decks
-2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion336 decks367 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion310 decks367 decks
-8%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion296 decks367 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
78%inclusion285 decks367 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion283 decks367 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion236 decks367 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion232 decks367 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion232 decks367 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion222 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion220 decks367 decks
26%synergy
Ketria Triome
55%inclusion202 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion198 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
46%inclusion167 decks367 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion151 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion134 decks367 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion131 decks367 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion112 decks367 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion106 decks367 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion105 decks367 decks
17%synergy
Cinder Glade
28%inclusion104 decks367 decks
-13%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion104 decks367 decks
-23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
28%inclusion101 decks367 decks
-12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
27%inclusion99 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion98 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion96 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion96 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion96 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion91 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion90 decks367 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion89 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion87 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion83 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion81 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
22%inclusion79 decks367 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion79 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
21%inclusion76 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion70 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion67 decks367 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion65 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion61 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion59 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion59 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion54 decks367 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion53 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion49 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion48 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion45 decks367 decks
5%synergy