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Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
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Owain Roberts
Aug 29, 2025
Owain Roberts
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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Boomerang Basics
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Octopus Form
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.7%inclusion2 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
0.9%inclusion1 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
58%inclusion164 decks285 decks
55%synergy
Winged Boots
54%inclusion155 decks285 decks
52%synergy
Seize the Day
55%inclusion156 decks285 decks
52%synergy
Exploration
61%inclusion175 decks285 decks
51%synergy
Noxious Revival
61%inclusion175 decks285 decks
50%synergy
Aqueous Form
52%inclusion147 decks285 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion166 decks285 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion180 decks285 decks
45%synergy
Aggravated Assault
47%inclusion133 decks285 decks
43%synergy
Wild Growth
51%inclusion145 decks285 decks
41%synergy
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Nature's Lore
66%inclusion188 decks285 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
61%inclusion174 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion164 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion161 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion154 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion143 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion141 decks285 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion136 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion135 decks285 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion127 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion194 decks285 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion190 decks285 decks
48%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion172 decks285 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion171 decks285 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion155 decks285 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion111 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion106 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion96 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Seedborn Muse
33%inclusion94 decks285 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion72 decks285 decks
17%synergy
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Delighted Halfling
39%inclusion112 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
34%inclusion96 decks284 decks
26%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
32%inclusion92 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion82 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Tinder Wall
27%inclusion78 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion72 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
22%inclusion63 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion62 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
20%inclusion58 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
18%inclusion50 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Spark Double
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
40%inclusion115 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion106 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
35%inclusion99 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion98 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
34%inclusion96 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Stubborn Denial
34%inclusion96 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion89 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion88 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Veil of Summer
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Expel from Orazca
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
25%inclusion70 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Reclaim
25%inclusion70 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion70 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion69 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion68 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion65 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion63 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion62 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion62 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Decisive Denial
21%inclusion60 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion58 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion56 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion53 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion50 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
15%synergy
You Come to a River
16%inclusion47 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Insight
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Harrow
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Hinder
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Auroral Procession
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Time Warp
41%inclusion118 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Explore
39%inclusion112 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
38%inclusion108 decks285 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion99 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion92 decks285 decks
-12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
32%inclusion91 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
32%inclusion90 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Summer Bloom
32%inclusion90 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Relentless Assault
30%inclusion86 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Personal Tutor
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion82 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion76 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion71 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion70 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Seasons Past
22%inclusion62 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Regrowth
21%inclusion60 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Spring
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion52 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Mastery
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion40 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
10%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Expropriate
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion95 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion91 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion77 decks285 decks
2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion54 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
44%inclusion124 decks285 decks
36%synergy
Bear Umbra
43%inclusion122 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
34%inclusion96 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
28%inclusion80 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
27%inclusion76 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
24%inclusion69 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion55 decks285 decks
11%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Mirri's Guile
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Song of Creation
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Will
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion147 decks285 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion115 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
39%inclusion111 decks285 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion110 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion79 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion53 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
-18%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion269 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion251 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion132 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
44%inclusion125 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion98 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion80 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
28%inclusion79 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion70 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion275 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion263 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion262 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion243 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion226 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
78%inclusion223 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion217 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion190 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
66%inclusion187 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion186 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion172 decks285 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion163 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Ketria Triome
55%inclusion158 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion158 decks285 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
47%inclusion135 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion118 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion103 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion97 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
32%inclusion90 decks285 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion84 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion80 decks285 decks
-10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
28%inclusion80 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion79 decks285 decks
-24%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion77 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion74 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Rootbound Crag
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
-11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
25%inclusion70 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion70 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion69 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion66 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion65 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion65 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
21%inclusion61 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion58 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion56 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion55 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion46 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion45 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
4%synergy
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