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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mind into Matter
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
61%inclusion88 decks144 decks
59%synergy
Aqueous Form
51%inclusion74 decks144 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion83 decks144 decks
42%synergy
Explore
56%inclusion81 decks144 decks
42%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
36%synergy
Expel from Orazca
37%inclusion53 decks144 decks
36%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
40%inclusion57 decks144 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Gaea's Gift
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
60%inclusion87 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
58%inclusion83 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
53%inclusion77 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion67 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion62 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Delighted Halfling
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Tinder Wall
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
5%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Nalfeshnee
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Niblis of Frost
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Savvy Trader
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Guttersnipe
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Negate
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Noxious Revival
36%inclusion52 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Decisive Denial
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Harrow
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Reclaim
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Hunter's Insight
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Overprotect
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Claim
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Hinder
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
You Come to a River
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Spell Rupture
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Veil of Summer
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Charge Through
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Eureka Moment
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Summer Bloom
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Seize the Day
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Enter the Enigma
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Temporal Spring
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Consuming Tide
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Relentless Assault
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Slip Through Space
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Regrowth
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Artful Dodge
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Seasons Past
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Portent
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Last Night Together
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Unknown
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Bear Umbra
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
8%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Rancor
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Song of Creation
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Font of Magic
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Fae Flight
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Cover
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Talent
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Exploration
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Mind's Dilation
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
-15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion119 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion110 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion139 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion138 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion134 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion134 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion97 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
51%inclusion73 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Stomping Ground
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion57 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Ketria Triome
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Turf
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Spire Garden
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Abandon
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Game Trail
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-6%synergy