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

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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
Exploration
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Noxious Revival
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Winged Boots
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Memory Lapse
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Regrowth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Veil of Summer
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Mystical Tutor
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Etali, Primal Storm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Tinder Wall
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Seedborn Muse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Agent of Treachery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nalfeshnee
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Nabber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Savvy Trader
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Empress Galina
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Icetill Explorer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Party Thrasher
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Stubborn Denial
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Flusterstorm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Expel from Orazca
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Crop Rotation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Mental Misstep
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Pyroblast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Gaea's Gift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Reclaim
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Autumn's Veil
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Decisive Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
You Come to a River
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Domineering Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Reins
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Gale's Redirection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Time Warp
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Seize the Day
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Explore
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Personal Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Seasons Past
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Summer Bloom
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Rite of Flame
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Temporal Mastery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Spring
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
World at War
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Grift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Role Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Expropriate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Bear Umbra
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Aqueous Form
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Stolen Strategy
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Guild Artisan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Control Magic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mirri's Guile
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Treachery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mind Control
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mana Flare
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Persuasion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Steal Artifact
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Surgery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dragonback Assault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Powerbalance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lion Umbra
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Shifting Woodland
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Herd Heirloom
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Taiga
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
81%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Island
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Forest
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Mountain
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ketria Triome
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Hedge Maze
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy