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

Background image for The Dog Commanders of Magic
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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Level Up
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lessons from Life
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
61%inclusion85 decks139 decks
59%synergy
Aqueous Form
48%inclusion67 decks139 decks
45%synergy
Explore
59%inclusion82 decks139 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion79 decks139 decks
41%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
37%synergy
Gaea's Gift
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion68 decks139 decks
35%synergy
Expel from Orazca
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
65%inclusion91 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
56%inclusion78 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion78 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
53%inclusion73 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
49%inclusion68 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Crop Rotation
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Etali, Primal Storm
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
-12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Tinder Wall
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Niblis of Frost
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Savvy Trader
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Iroh, Grand Lotus
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
K-9, Mark I
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Noxious Revival
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Decisive Denial
34%inclusion47 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Harrow
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Hunter's Insight
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Reclaim
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Claim
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Overprotect
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Stubborn Denial
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Hinder
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
5%synergy
You Come to a River
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Spell Rupture
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Charge Through
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Planar Genesis
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Fury Storm
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Temur Charm
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion47 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Summer Bloom
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Temporal Spring
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Enter the Enigma
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Day
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Consuming Tide
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Urban Evolution
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Regrowth
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Slip Through Space
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Seasons Past
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Artful Dodge
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Portent
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Last Night Together
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Lantern of Insight
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bear Umbra
33%inclusion46 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Wild Growth
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Exploration
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
8%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Rancor
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Font of Magic
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Fae Flight
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Song of Creation
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Hunter's Talent
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Strategy
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Exploration
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Dilation
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Cover
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
-14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion114 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion107 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion135 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion134 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion131 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion130 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion96 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
53%inclusion74 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
53%inclusion73 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Cinder Glade
50%inclusion69 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Stomping Ground
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion47 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Ketria Triome
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Gruul Turf
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Spire Garden
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Stump Stomp
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
-12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
3%synergy