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

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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
63%inclusion91 decks145 decks
60%synergy
Aqueous Form
52%inclusion76 decks145 decks
49%synergy
Explore
58%inclusion84 decks145 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion83 decks145 decks
42%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
43%inclusion62 decks145 decks
37%synergy
Expel from Orazca
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
37%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
35%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
43%inclusion62 decks145 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion71 decks145 decks
35%synergy
Gaea's Gift
39%inclusion56 decks145 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
61%inclusion89 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
57%inclusion83 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion81 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
55%inclusion80 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
53%inclusion77 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion68 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion64 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion62 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion59 decks145 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion58 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
-11%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Delighted Halfling
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Tinder Wall
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
9%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Nalfeshnee
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Niblis of Frost
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Guttersnipe
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Savvy Trader
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Decisive Denial
35%inclusion51 decks145 decks
31%synergy
Noxious Revival
35%inclusion51 decks145 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Harrow
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Reclaim
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Hunter's Insight
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Overprotect
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Claim
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Hinder
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
-8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
13%synergy
You Come to a River
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Spell Rupture
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Veil of Summer
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Charge Through
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Temur Charm
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Planar Genesis
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Fury Storm
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Eureka Moment
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Summer Bloom
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Enter the Enigma
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Seize the Day
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Temporal Spring
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Consuming Tide
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Regrowth
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Overpowering Attack
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Artful Dodge
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Seasons Past
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Portent
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Waltz of Rage
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Last Night Together
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Broken Bond
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Enter the Unknown
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Road // Ruin
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
34%inclusion49 decks145 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion49 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Explorer's Scope
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Bear Umbra
34%inclusion49 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
8%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Rancor
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Fertile Ground
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Fae Flight
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Font of Magic
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Song of Creation
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Cover
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Talent
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Exploration
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Dilation
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
45%inclusion65 decks145 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
-15%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion118 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion110 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion140 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion139 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion135 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion133 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion97 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion73 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion72 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
48%inclusion70 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion69 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
47%inclusion68 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion68 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion56 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion54 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Ketria Triome
34%inclusion49 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion47 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Spire Garden
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Gruul Turf
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
-13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Game Trail
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
7%synergy