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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
4.3%inclusion3 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Boomerang Basics
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.6%inclusion2 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
0.8%inclusion1 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
58%inclusion169 decks292 decks
55%synergy
Winged Boots
54%inclusion159 decks292 decks
52%synergy
Seize the Day
55%inclusion160 decks292 decks
52%synergy
Exploration
61%inclusion178 decks292 decks
51%synergy
Noxious Revival
62%inclusion180 decks292 decks
50%synergy
Aqueous Form
51%inclusion150 decks292 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion171 decks292 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion187 decks292 decks
46%synergy
Aggravated Assault
47%inclusion138 decks292 decks
44%synergy
Wild Growth
51%inclusion149 decks292 decks
41%synergy
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Nature's Lore
66%inclusion192 decks292 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
61%inclusion178 decks292 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion171 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
57%inclusion166 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion159 decks292 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion148 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion145 decks292 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion141 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion138 decks292 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion129 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion200 decks292 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion195 decks292 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion178 decks292 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion175 decks292 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion158 decks292 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion113 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion110 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Seedborn Muse
34%inclusion99 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion97 decks292 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion74 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
40%inclusion118 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
34%inclusion99 decks291 decks
26%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
33%inclusion95 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
30%inclusion88 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion86 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Tinder Wall
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion76 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
23%inclusion66 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion64 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
17%inclusion51 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
14%inclusion40 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Nalfeshnee
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
5.8%inclusion17 decks291 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Savvy Trader
5.2%inclusion15 decks291 decks
2%synergy
Spark Double
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
39%inclusion115 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion109 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion101 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion99 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Stubborn Denial
34%inclusion98 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion96 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion95 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion90 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Expel from Orazca
30%inclusion87 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion87 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Veil of Summer
29%inclusion86 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion74 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Crop Rotation
25%inclusion72 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Reclaim
24%inclusion71 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
24%inclusion71 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion69 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion65 decks291 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion63 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion63 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Claim
21%inclusion62 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion61 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Decisive Denial
21%inclusion61 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion57 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Gift
19%inclusion56 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion49 decks292 decks
15%synergy
You Come to a River
16%inclusion46 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion44 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion42 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Harrow
14%inclusion40 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Hinder
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Overprotect
11%inclusion33 decks291 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion33 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Time Warp
41%inclusion121 decks292 decks
39%synergy
Explore
40%inclusion116 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
39%inclusion113 decks292 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion100 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
32%inclusion93 decks292 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion93 decks292 decks
-12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
32%inclusion93 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Summer Bloom
32%inclusion92 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Relentless Assault
30%inclusion88 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Personal Tutor
30%inclusion87 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion85 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion74 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion71 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Seasons Past
22%inclusion64 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Regrowth
21%inclusion61 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Spring
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Mastery
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion54 decks291 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion42 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion30 decks291 decks
8%synergy
World at War
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.9%inclusion23 decks291 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.2%inclusion21 decks291 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Expropriate
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion99 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion94 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
29%inclusion84 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion56 decks291 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion31 decks291 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
44%inclusion129 decks292 decks
37%synergy
Bear Umbra
43%inclusion125 decks292 decks
39%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
34%inclusion100 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
29%inclusion85 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
23%inclusion67 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion56 decks292 decks
11%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Mirri's Guile
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Song of Creation
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Will
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion150 decks292 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion118 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion113 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
38%inclusion112 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion83 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
-18%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion33 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion33 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion26 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.6%inclusion25 decks291 decks
1%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion276 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion258 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion135 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
43%inclusion125 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion99 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion81 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion73 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion42 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion33 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion282 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion269 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Island
91%inclusion267 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion248 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion233 decks292 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
78%inclusion228 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion223 decks292 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
66%inclusion194 decks292 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion191 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion191 decks292 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion177 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion171 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion163 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Ketria Triome
55%inclusion160 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
47%inclusion137 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion121 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion105 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion100 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
31%inclusion91 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion88 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion84 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion83 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion83 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
28%inclusion81 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion81 decks292 decks
-24%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion78 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion77 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion77 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
-12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion73 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion71 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion71 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Rockfall Vale
24%inclusion70 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion69 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion68 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion65 decks291 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion63 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion59 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion57 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion52 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion47 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion46 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
4%synergy
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