Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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Owain Roberts
Aug 29, 2025
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Origin of Metalbending
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Meditation Pools
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Octopus Form
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
65%inclusion108 decks166 decks
62%synergy
Aqueous Form
61%inclusion101 decks166 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion102 decks166 decks
46%synergy
Explore
55%inclusion91 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Winged Boots
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
35%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Gaea's Gift
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Seize the Day
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Wild Growth
40%inclusion67 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion80 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion75 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion75 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
45%inclusion75 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion64 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion63 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Tinder Wall
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
10%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
5%synergy
K-9, Mark I
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Nalfeshnee
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Niblis of Frost
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Savvy Trader
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Cobra
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Trinket Mage
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Decisive Denial
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Reclaim
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Expel from Orazca
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Hunter's Insight
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Harrow
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
13%synergy
You Come to a River
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Hinder
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Overprotect
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Spell Rupture
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Veil of Summer
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Charge Through
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Simic Charm
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Unsubstantiate
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Temur Charm
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Summer Bloom
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Relentless Assault
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Temporal Spring
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Time Warp
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Consuming Tide
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Slip Through Space
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Regrowth
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Artful Dodge
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Road // Ruin
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Last Night Together
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Urban Evolution
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Broken Bond
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
6%synergy
World at War
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Unknown
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Seasons Past
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Portent
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spasm
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Migration Path
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Lantern of Insight
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Spear
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Paper
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bear Umbra
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Exploration
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Rancor
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
18%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Fertile Ground
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Fae Flight
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Hardened Scales
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Branching Evolution
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Protective Bubble
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Song of Creation
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Mirri's Guile
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Omen of the Hunt
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Overgrowth
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Arni Slays the Troll
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Loading Zone
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Talent
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
39%inclusion64 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
-15%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion136 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion132 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion158 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion155 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion153 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion149 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion112 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Stomping Ground
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
45%inclusion75 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion63 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
-11%synergy
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Spire Garden
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
24%inclusion35 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
-15%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Abandon
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
3%synergy