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

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
Exploration
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Noxious Revival
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Winged Boots
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Remora
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Regrowth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Three Visits
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Wild Growth
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Veil of Summer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Stubborn Denial
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Jeska's Will
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Mana Vault
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Chrome Mox
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Tinder Wall
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Agent of Treachery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Nabber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Arbor Elf
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Nalfeshnee
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Savvy Trader
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Empress Galina
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Icetill Explorer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Memory Lapse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Expel from Orazca
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Brain Freeze
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Claim
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
You Come to a River
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Decisive Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Harrow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reclaim
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Autumn's Veil
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Domineering Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Intuition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Monstrous Rage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gale's Redirection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Time Warp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Seize the Day
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Explore
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Personal Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Seasons Past
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Summer Bloom
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Mastery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Spring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
World at War
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bribery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Time Stretch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Grift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Role Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Expropriate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Artful Dodge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Carpet of Flowers
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Sylvan Library
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Aqueous Form
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Aggravated Assault
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Bear Umbra
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Rancor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Guild Artisan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Stolen Strategy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mirri's Guile
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Control Magic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Cover
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Treachery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lion Umbra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Flare
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Surgery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dragonback Assault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
War Squeak
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Homeward Path
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shifting Woodland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mox Diamond
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Herd Heirloom
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Misty Rainforest
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Wooded Foothills
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Scalding Tarn
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Island
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Stomping Ground
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Forest
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Mountain
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Spire Garden
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Ketria Triome
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Hedge Maze
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy