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

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
Advanced Reconstruction
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Level Up
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.6%inclusion3 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Resonating Lute
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
65%inclusion356 decks544 decks
63%synergy
Aqueous Form
65%inclusion352 decks544 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion347 decks544 decks
48%synergy
Winged Boots
50%inclusion273 decks544 decks
48%synergy
Explore
62%inclusion335 decks544 decks
47%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
52%inclusion282 decks544 decks
44%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
43%inclusion233 decks544 decks
38%synergy
Expel from Orazca
39%inclusion213 decks544 decks
38%synergy
Seize the Day
38%inclusion207 decks544 decks
35%synergy
Bear Umbra
38%inclusion209 decks544 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
63%inclusion340 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
62%inclusion337 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
61%inclusion332 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Growth Spiral
56%inclusion306 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion300 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion276 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion274 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion268 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
47%inclusion258 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion257 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
24%inclusion129 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion112 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion110 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion87 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion70 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion180 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
32%inclusion176 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
31%inclusion170 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
29%inclusion156 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
27%inclusion149 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
26%inclusion140 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
26%inclusion139 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion127 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
20%inclusion111 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
19%inclusion102 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion100 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
18%inclusion98 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion85 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
15%inclusion83 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Tinder Wall
14%inclusion78 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Nalfeshnee
14%inclusion76 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
12%inclusion67 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
11%inclusion62 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
10%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
10%inclusion57 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion56 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Savvy Trader
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
8.8%inclusion48 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.6%inclusion47 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Spark Double
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Bloom Tender
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Negate
47%inclusion256 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion251 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Gift
38%inclusion207 decks544 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion205 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
35%inclusion192 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Noxious Revival
35%inclusion191 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Decisive Denial
30%inclusion161 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion157 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Reclaim
26%inclusion143 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Hunter's Insight
26%inclusion143 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Harrow
26%inclusion140 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion140 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion139 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion134 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Overprotect
24%inclusion132 decks541 decks
22%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion125 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
22%inclusion119 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Collective Resistance
21%inclusion112 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion110 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
20%inclusion109 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Hinder
18%inclusion98 decks544 decks
17%synergy
You Come to a River
17%inclusion91 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion90 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion90 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion89 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion85 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion85 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
15%inclusion83 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion75 decks537 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Spell Rupture
13%inclusion70 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion61 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
11%inclusion59 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Royal Treatment
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
8.6%inclusion47 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Temur Charm
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
44%inclusion237 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Summer Bloom
36%inclusion198 decks544 decks
32%synergy
Relentless Assault
28%inclusion154 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Temporal Spring
27%inclusion149 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion141 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
26%inclusion141 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Overpowering Attack
21%inclusion115 decks541 decks
19%synergy
Stump Stomp
20%inclusion109 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion107 decks537 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion105 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion96 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Full Throttle
18%inclusion93 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Broken Bond
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion90 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Tide
16%inclusion87 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion81 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion79 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion73 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion71 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
13%inclusion68 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Urban Evolution
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion58 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Regrowth
11%inclusion58 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion57 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Last Night Together
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Road // Ruin
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
8.8%inclusion48 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Artful Dodge
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
5%synergy
World at War
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Migration Path
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Decimate
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Seasons Past
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spasm
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Portent
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Unknown
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Spry and Mighty
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.0%inclusion27 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion225 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion166 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion143 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion97 decks541 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion95 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion87 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion75 decks544 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion71 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Wilderness Reclamation
40%inclusion216 decks544 decks
34%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion206 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Exploration
36%inclusion197 decks544 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion159 decks544 decks
26%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
28%inclusion154 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
27%inclusion149 decks544 decks
20%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
25%inclusion134 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion121 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
21%inclusion114 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Rancor
17%inclusion95 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
15%inclusion84 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion83 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Fae Flight
15%inclusion83 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Cover
13%inclusion70 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion69 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Song of Creation
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.0%inclusion43 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
7.1%inclusion38 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Dragonback Assault
5.3%inclusion25 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Precognition Field
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Overgrowth
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
43%inclusion233 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion95 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion92 decks544 decks
-13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion89 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion82 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion67 decks475 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion66 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
12%inclusion64 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion482 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion417 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion173 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion159 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion137 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
22%inclusion118 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion87 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion71 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
12%inclusion67 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.1%inclusion24 decks473 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion531 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion530 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion522 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion514 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion386 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
53%inclusion287 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Stomping Ground
51%inclusion276 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
50%inclusion270 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
49%inclusion267 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion256 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
46%inclusion250 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion235 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion234 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion220 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion215 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion214 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion190 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion176 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion171 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
31%inclusion169 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion168 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion165 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion157 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion155 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion139 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion135 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion124 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion119 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion114 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
20%inclusion109 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion106 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion105 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
19%inclusion103 decks542 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion97 decks544 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion90 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion90 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Abandon
16%inclusion85 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion82 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion81 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion76 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion74 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion73 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion62 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion57 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Commercial District
10%inclusion57 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion56 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
4%synergy