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Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
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Owain Roberts
Aug 29, 2025
Owain Roberts
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Mana Sculpt
4.6%inclusion4 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Flashback
4.6%inclusion4 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
2.3%inclusion2 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Charm
2.3%inclusion2 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
2.3%inclusion2 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
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Memory Lapse
59%inclusion224 decks378 decks
57%synergy
Seize the Day
56%inclusion212 decks378 decks
53%synergy
Winged Boots
54%inclusion204 decks378 decks
52%synergy
Exploration
62%inclusion235 decks378 decks
52%synergy
Noxious Revival
63%inclusion237 decks378 decks
51%synergy
Aqueous Form
53%inclusion199 decks378 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion220 decks378 decks
46%synergy
Aggravated Assault
49%inclusion186 decks378 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion208 decks378 decks
41%synergy
Wild Growth
51%inclusion193 decks378 decks
41%synergy
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Nature's Lore
68%inclusion257 decks378 decks
34%synergy
Three Visits
62%inclusion236 decks378 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion226 decks378 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
59%inclusion224 decks378 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion206 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion187 decks378 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion184 decks378 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion178 decks378 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion169 decks378 decks
33%synergy
Bear Umbra
43%inclusion163 decks378 decks
40%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion250 decks378 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion244 decks378 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion228 decks378 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion223 decks378 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion205 decks378 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion147 decks378 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion145 decks378 decks
27%synergy
Seedborn Muse
34%inclusion130 decks378 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion129 decks378 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion104 decks378 decks
19%synergy
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Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion159 decks378 decks
26%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
37%inclusion138 decks378 decks
29%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
33%inclusion124 decks378 decks
23%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
28%inclusion107 decks378 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
28%inclusion107 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Tinder Wall
28%inclusion104 decks378 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion92 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
21%inclusion81 decks378 decks
16%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
21%inclusion78 decks378 decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion78 decks378 decks
14%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
21%inclusion78 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion67 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
16%inclusion61 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
16%inclusion60 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
15%inclusion55 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
15%inclusion55 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion54 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion50 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion45 decks378 decks
1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion41 decks378 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
10%inclusion37 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
9.3%inclusion35 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
8.5%inclusion32 decks378 decks
0%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.5%inclusion32 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
7.7%inclusion29 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
7.4%inclusion28 decks378 decks
-2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.1%inclusion27 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
6.9%inclusion26 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
6.6%inclusion25 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
6.3%inclusion24 decks378 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.3%inclusion24 decks378 decks
-5%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
5.8%inclusion22 decks378 decks
-3%synergy
Spark Double
5.8%inclusion22 decks378 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
5.6%inclusion21 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.3%inclusion20 decks378 decks
4%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
5.3%inclusion20 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.0%inclusion19 decks378 decks
-11%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.0%inclusion19 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
37%inclusion140 decks378 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion138 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
36%inclusion136 decks378 decks
32%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion128 decks378 decks
28%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion127 decks378 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion124 decks378 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion122 decks378 decks
1%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion115 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion110 decks378 decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
29%inclusion109 decks378 decks
22%synergy
Expel from Orazca
29%inclusion109 decks378 decks
28%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion96 decks378 decks
21%synergy
Reclaim
25%inclusion93 decks378 decks
22%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
24%inclusion92 decks378 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion90 decks378 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
23%inclusion87 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion85 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion83 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Decisive Denial
22%inclusion83 decks378 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion83 decks378 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion82 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
21%inclusion81 decks378 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion79 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
20%inclusion74 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion73 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion73 decks378 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion69 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion65 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion64 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion62 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion58 decks378 decks
10%synergy
You Come to a River
15%inclusion58 decks378 decks
14%synergy
Delay
15%inclusion55 decks378 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion55 decks378 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion53 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion52 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion52 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion51 decks378 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion49 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion48 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion46 decks378 decks
-1%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion46 decks378 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion44 decks378 decks
1%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion44 decks378 decks
9%synergy
Hinder
12%inclusion44 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion43 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion41 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion40 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion40 decks378 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion38 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Time Warp
42%inclusion157 decks378 decks
39%synergy
Explore
41%inclusion154 decks378 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion152 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
39%inclusion147 decks378 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion123 decks378 decks
-1%synergy
Summer Bloom
31%inclusion119 decks378 decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion118 decks378 decks
-10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
31%inclusion117 decks378 decks
30%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
31%inclusion116 decks378 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion115 decks378 decks
22%synergy
Relentless Assault
30%inclusion115 decks378 decks
29%synergy
Personal Tutor
27%inclusion102 decks378 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion89 decks378 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion84 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Spring
21%inclusion78 decks378 decks
20%synergy
Seasons Past
21%inclusion78 decks378 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Mastery
19%inclusion72 decks378 decks
18%synergy
Regrowth
18%inclusion68 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion67 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion66 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion66 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion57 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion53 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion52 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion46 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion44 decks378 decks
8%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion43 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion39 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.3%inclusion35 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.0%inclusion34 decks378 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
9.0%inclusion34 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
9.0%inclusion34 decks378 decks
1%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.5%inclusion32 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion30 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.9%inclusion30 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.4%inclusion28 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
6.6%inclusion25 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.6%inclusion25 decks378 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.6%inclusion25 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion24 decks378 decks
2%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
5.8%inclusion22 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.3%inclusion20 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
35%inclusion131 decks378 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion114 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion108 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
28%inclusion107 decks378 decks
26%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion96 decks378 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion95 decks378 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion74 decks378 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion73 decks378 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion70 decks378 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion40 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion37 decks378 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion36 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.3%inclusion35 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.5%inclusion32 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.9%inclusion30 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.4%inclusion28 decks378 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
6.6%inclusion25 decks378 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.6%inclusion21 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Lantern of Insight
5.0%inclusion19 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
41%inclusion156 decks378 decks
34%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
32%inclusion120 decks378 decks
25%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
30%inclusion113 decks378 decks
24%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
27%inclusion101 decks378 decks
22%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
24%inclusion91 decks378 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion73 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
18%inclusion44 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Rancor
15%inclusion55 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion52 decks378 decks
12%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
13%inclusion49 decks378 decks
9%synergy
Mirri's Guile
11%inclusion41 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion37 decks378 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
7.7%inclusion29 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Will
6.9%inclusion26 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.6%inclusion25 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Song of Creation
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
5.0%inclusion19 decks378 decks
2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.0%inclusion19 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
13%inclusion50 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion41 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion189 decks378 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion156 decks378 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion152 decks378 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
38%inclusion142 decks378 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion104 decks378 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion81 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion76 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion69 decks378 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion57 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion56 decks378 decks
-15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion44 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion43 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion42 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion40 decks378 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion34 decks378 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion33 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
8.2%inclusion31 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.4%inclusion28 decks378 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion20 decks378 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.0%inclusion19 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion361 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion332 decks378 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion170 decks378 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
42%inclusion160 decks378 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion132 decks378 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion108 decks378 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion107 decks378 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion99 decks378 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion57 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion48 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion48 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion43 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion35 decks378 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion33 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion31 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion20 decks378 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion364 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion349 decks378 decks
-2%synergy
Island
91%inclusion344 decks378 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion317 decks378 decks
-8%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion303 decks378 decks
32%synergy
Stomping Ground
77%inclusion292 decks378 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion291 decks378 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion242 decks378 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion239 decks378 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion236 decks378 decks
30%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion230 decks378 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion229 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion207 decks378 decks
26%synergy
Ketria Triome
54%inclusion206 decks378 decks
14%synergy
Spire Garden
46%inclusion174 decks378 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion155 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion135 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion135 decks378 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion116 decks378 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion110 decks378 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion107 decks378 decks
17%synergy
Cinder Glade
28%inclusion106 decks378 decks
-13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
27%inclusion103 decks378 decks
0%synergy
Rootbound Crag
27%inclusion103 decks378 decks
-12%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
27%inclusion103 decks378 decks
-24%synergy
Taiga
27%inclusion101 decks378 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion101 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion100 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion100 decks378 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion94 decks378 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion94 decks378 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion93 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion89 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion85 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion84 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
22%inclusion82 decks378 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion80 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
20%inclusion77 decks378 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion73 decks378 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion68 decks378 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion68 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion61 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion61 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion61 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion55 decks378 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion54 decks378 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion53 decks378 decks
1%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion51 decks378 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion49 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion46 decks378 decks
5%synergy
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