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

Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
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Aug 29, 2025
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The Dog Commanders of Magic
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Warp
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Seize the Day
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Aggravated Assault
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Aqueous Form
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Stubborn Denial
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Exploration
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Winged Boots
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Noxious Revival
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
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Nature's Lore
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Three Visits
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Delighted Halfling
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Wild Growth
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Bear Umbra
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Mystical Tutor
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Crop Rotation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Tinder Wall
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Seedborn Muse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Arbor Elf
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Memory Lapse
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Expel from Orazca
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Decisive Denial
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Growth Spiral
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Claim
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Hunter's Insight
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Misdirection
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Gift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Slip Out the Back
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Savage Beating
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Submerge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Seedtime
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Fate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reclaim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
You Come to a River
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hinder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Auroral Procession
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Capture of Jingzhou
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Relentless Assault
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Personal Tutor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Solve the Equation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
World at War
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Seasons Past
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Regrowth
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Explore
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Full Throttle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Summer Bloom
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood's End
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Last Night Together
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Walk the Aeons
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Temporal Spring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Expropriate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fury of the Horde
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Scroll Rack
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Exploration Broodship
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Counterbalance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mirri's Guile
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Will
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Cover
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Burgeoning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stranglehold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Homeward Path
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mistrise Village
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Training Center
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Ketria Triome
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mountain
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
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