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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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Level Up
4.9%inclusion4 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Lessons from Life
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
58%inclusion202 decks349 decks
55%synergy
Seize the Day
57%inclusion199 decks349 decks
54%synergy
Winged Boots
55%inclusion191 decks349 decks
53%synergy
Noxious Revival
63%inclusion219 decks349 decks
52%synergy
Exploration
62%inclusion215 decks349 decks
51%synergy
Aqueous Form
52%inclusion182 decks349 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion209 decks349 decks
47%synergy
Aggravated Assault
49%inclusion171 decks349 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion212 decks349 decks
42%synergy
Wild Growth
51%inclusion177 decks349 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
68%inclusion236 decks349 decks
33%synergy
Three Visits
62%inclusion218 decks349 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion209 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
55%inclusion192 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion188 decks349 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion173 decks349 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion170 decks349 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion163 decks349 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion160 decks349 decks
34%synergy
Bear Umbra
43%inclusion149 decks349 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion232 decks349 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion227 decks349 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion211 decks349 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion206 decks349 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion189 decks349 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion137 decks349 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion136 decks349 decks
28%synergy
Seedborn Muse
34%inclusion120 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion120 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion94 decks349 decks
19%synergy
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Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion145 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
37%inclusion129 decks349 decks
29%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
34%inclusion119 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion100 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
28%inclusion96 decks349 decks
24%synergy
Tinder Wall
28%inclusion96 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion90 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
23%inclusion79 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion75 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
21%inclusion72 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
20%inclusion71 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
16%inclusion57 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion47 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion46 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Savvy Trader
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
38%inclusion133 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion129 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
35%inclusion121 decks349 decks
30%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion120 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion117 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion117 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion115 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion104 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Expel from Orazca
30%inclusion103 decks349 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion102 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
28%inclusion97 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Slip Out the Back
26%inclusion89 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
25%inclusion86 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Reclaim
24%inclusion84 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion83 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion80 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion80 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Decisive Denial
22%inclusion77 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Claim
21%inclusion75 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion74 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion74 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
21%inclusion74 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion72 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion69 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
20%inclusion69 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Gift
19%inclusion68 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion62 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion60 decks347 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion55 decks349 decks
10%synergy
You Come to a River
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Delay
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion51 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion47 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion47 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion42 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Hinder
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Auroral Procession
10%inclusion31 decks313 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Explore
41%inclusion144 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion143 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
41%inclusion143 decks349 decks
38%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
39%inclusion135 decks349 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion117 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion113 decks349 decks
-10%synergy
Summer Bloom
32%inclusion111 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
31%inclusion107 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
30%inclusion106 decks349 decks
29%synergy
Relentless Assault
30%inclusion104 decks349 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion102 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Personal Tutor
28%inclusion97 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion92 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion81 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Seasons Past
21%inclusion73 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Spring
21%inclusion72 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Regrowth
19%inclusion66 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Mastery
19%inclusion65 decks349 decks
18%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion63 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion61 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion51 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion42 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
9%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.8%inclusion27 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Expropriate
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion117 decks349 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion107 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
28%inclusion99 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion98 decks349 decks
3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion89 decks349 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion87 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion70 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion68 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion65 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
42%inclusion145 decks349 decks
34%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
32%inclusion111 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
29%inclusion102 decks349 decks
24%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
27%inclusion94 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
23%inclusion81 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion65 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion51 decks349 decks
13%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Mirri's Guile
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Song of Creation
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Will
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion179 decks349 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion144 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion141 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
38%inclusion134 decks349 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion101 decks349 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion77 decks313 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion69 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
-16%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion333 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion306 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion160 decks349 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
43%inclusion149 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion122 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
28%inclusion99 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion97 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion92 decks349 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion54 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion46 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.7%inclusion27 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion337 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion325 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion321 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion297 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion284 decks349 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
79%inclusion275 decks349 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion273 decks349 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
65%inclusion226 decks349 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion224 decks349 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion222 decks349 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion215 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion212 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Ketria Triome
56%inclusion195 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion189 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
46%inclusion160 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion145 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion127 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion125 decks349 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion107 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion103 decks349 decks
-11%synergy
Cinder Glade
29%inclusion102 decks349 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion101 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion97 decks349 decks
-23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
28%inclusion96 decks349 decks
-12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
28%inclusion96 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion94 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion92 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion91 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion89 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion87 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion86 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion84 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion82 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion81 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion80 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Rockfall Vale
22%inclusion78 decks349 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion76 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
21%inclusion74 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion67 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion58 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion57 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion56 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion51 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion51 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion47 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion42 decks349 decks
5%synergy
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