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

Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
Rank #201
426decks
Background image for The Dog Commanders of Magic
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
The Last Agni Kai
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
4.5%inclusion3 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
-13%synergy
Ember Island Production
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Octopus Form
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
68%inclusion289 decks426 decks
65%synergy
Aqueous Form
63%inclusion268 decks426 decks
59%synergy
Explore
64%inclusion272 decks426 decks
49%synergy
Winged Boots
50%inclusion215 decks426 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion267 decks426 decks
47%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
51%inclusion215 decks423 decks
43%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
43%inclusion182 decks426 decks
38%synergy
Expel from Orazca
39%inclusion167 decks426 decks
38%synergy
Seize the Day
38%inclusion164 decks426 decks
35%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
41%inclusion173 decks426 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
65%inclusion275 decks426 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
62%inclusion265 decks426 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
60%inclusion257 decks426 decks
25%synergy
Growth Spiral
54%inclusion231 decks426 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
54%inclusion229 decks426 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion228 decks426 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion215 decks426 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion209 decks426 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion205 decks426 decks
33%synergy
Kodama's Reach
47%inclusion202 decks426 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
22%inclusion95 decks426 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion88 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion85 decks426 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion63 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion59 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion56 decks426 decks
-7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.0%inclusion30 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.6%inclusion28 decks426 decks
-5%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.6%inclusion28 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
34%inclusion143 decks426 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
32%inclusion137 decks426 decks
-2%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
32%inclusion136 decks426 decks
25%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
29%inclusion123 decks426 decks
17%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
28%inclusion119 decks426 decks
23%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
27%inclusion114 decks426 decks
23%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
26%inclusion111 decks426 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion95 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
21%inclusion88 decks426 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
19%inclusion81 decks426 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion80 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
19%inclusion79 decks426 decks
11%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
16%inclusion70 decks426 decks
10%synergy
Tinder Wall
14%inclusion59 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion54 decks426 decks
-3%synergy
Nalfeshnee
13%inclusion54 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
12%inclusion53 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
12%inclusion50 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
11%inclusion48 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
11%inclusion47 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
11%inclusion46 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion45 decks420 decks
8%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
11%inclusion45 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Savvy Trader
10%inclusion41 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.4%inclusion40 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
8.9%inclusion38 decks426 decks
-2%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.7%inclusion37 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Spark Double
8.5%inclusion36 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.0%inclusion34 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
7.5%inclusion32 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
7.5%inclusion32 decks426 decks
-1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.3%inclusion31 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
7.3%inclusion31 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
7.3%inclusion31 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
7.0%inclusion30 decks426 decks
1%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
6.8%inclusion29 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.6%inclusion28 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.3%inclusion27 decks426 decks
-5%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
5.8%inclusion24 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
5.6%inclusion24 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.4%inclusion23 decks426 decks
-1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
5.4%inclusion23 decks426 decks
0%synergy
Bloom Tender
5.2%inclusion22 decks426 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion198 decks426 decks
14%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion193 decks426 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion167 decks426 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
36%inclusion155 decks426 decks
30%synergy
Gaea's Gift
36%inclusion154 decks426 decks
31%synergy
Noxious Revival
34%inclusion145 decks426 decks
23%synergy
Decisive Denial
29%inclusion123 decks426 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion119 decks426 decks
12%synergy
Reclaim
27%inclusion113 decks426 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion112 decks426 decks
0%synergy
Overprotect
26%inclusion110 decks419 decks
23%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion111 decks426 decks
21%synergy
Hunter's Insight
25%inclusion108 decks426 decks
22%synergy
Harrow
25%inclusion108 decks426 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion103 decks426 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
23%inclusion98 decks426 decks
16%synergy
Collective Resistance
21%inclusion89 decks420 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion89 decks426 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion86 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion83 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion80 decks426 decks
7%synergy
You Come to a River
19%inclusion79 decks426 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Claim
18%inclusion76 decks426 decks
11%synergy
Hinder
18%inclusion75 decks426 decks
17%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion74 decks426 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion70 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion69 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
15%inclusion65 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion62 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion59 decks426 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion59 decks426 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion57 decks426 decks
1%synergy
Spell Rupture
13%inclusion55 decks426 decks
12%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
12%inclusion50 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion47 decks426 decks
-1%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
11%inclusion46 decks426 decks
10%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion43 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Royal Treatment
10%inclusion42 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion41 decks426 decks
-3%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion41 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Great Train Heist
9.4%inclusion40 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.4%inclusion40 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
9.4%inclusion40 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
9.2%inclusion39 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
8.7%inclusion37 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.5%inclusion36 decks426 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.2%inclusion35 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion34 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Temur Charm
7.7%inclusion33 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.3%inclusion31 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
44%inclusion189 decks426 decks
17%synergy
Summer Bloom
36%inclusion152 decks426 decks
31%synergy
Relentless Assault
28%inclusion121 decks426 decks
27%synergy
Temporal Spring
28%inclusion118 decks426 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion117 decks426 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
26%inclusion110 decks426 decks
21%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion92 decks419 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion87 decks426 decks
13%synergy
Stump Stomp
20%inclusion85 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion82 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Full Throttle
19%inclusion77 decks409 decks
16%synergy
Consuming Tide
17%inclusion72 decks426 decks
16%synergy
Broken Bond
17%inclusion71 decks426 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
16%inclusion68 decks426 decks
12%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion68 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion66 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion65 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion64 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
14%inclusion61 decks426 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion58 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion58 decks426 decks
12%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion54 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Urban Evolution
12%inclusion52 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Regrowth
12%inclusion49 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion49 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion46 decks426 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion44 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion44 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Road // Ruin
10%inclusion42 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Last Night Together
10%inclusion41 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.9%inclusion38 decks426 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.7%inclusion37 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Artful Dodge
8.5%inclusion36 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
7.7%inclusion33 decks426 decks
3%synergy
World at War
7.5%inclusion32 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.3%inclusion31 decks426 decks
-1%synergy
Seasons Past
7.3%inclusion31 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Portent
7.0%inclusion30 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.8%inclusion29 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Migration Path
6.8%inclusion29 decks426 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spasm
6.3%inclusion27 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
6.3%inclusion27 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.9%inclusion25 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.6%inclusion24 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.2%inclusion22 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Open the Way
5.2%inclusion22 decks426 decks
1%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion170 decks426 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion125 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion117 decks426 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion80 decks419 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion72 decks426 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion64 decks426 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion58 decks426 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion53 decks426 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion49 decks426 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion44 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.2%inclusion39 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.9%inclusion38 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Lantern of Insight
8.0%inclusion34 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion33 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
7.5%inclusion32 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.8%inclusion29 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.3%inclusion27 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.3%inclusion27 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.1%inclusion26 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
5.4%inclusion23 decks426 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.2%inclusion22 decks424 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Bear Umbra
38%inclusion160 decks426 decks
34%synergy
Wild Growth
37%inclusion158 decks426 decks
27%synergy
Exploration
37%inclusion157 decks426 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion125 decks426 decks
26%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
29%inclusion122 decks426 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
27%inclusion115 decks426 decks
20%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
25%inclusion105 decks426 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion99 decks426 decks
10%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
20%inclusion84 decks426 decks
19%synergy
Rancor
18%inclusion75 decks426 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
16%inclusion69 decks426 decks
14%synergy
Fae Flight
16%inclusion68 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Cover
13%inclusion56 decks426 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion55 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion27 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion53 decks426 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion45 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Song of Creation
10%inclusion44 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Stolen Strategy
9.2%inclusion39 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
8.9%inclusion38 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
8.4%inclusion35 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.7%inclusion33 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Dragonback Assault
7.1%inclusion25 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.8%inclusion29 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
6.6%inclusion28 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.3%inclusion27 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.1%inclusion26 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Talent
5.7%inclusion24 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.6%inclusion24 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Overgrowth
5.4%inclusion23 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Druid Class
5.4%inclusion23 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.5%inclusion36 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
43%inclusion184 decks426 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion78 decks426 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion73 decks426 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion73 decks426 decks
-13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion69 decks426 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion62 decks426 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion48 decks350 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion52 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion50 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion47 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion46 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
9.4%inclusion40 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.9%inclusion38 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.2%inclusion35 decks426 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion22 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion384 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion329 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion136 decks426 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion122 decks426 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion106 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
22%inclusion92 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion63 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion56 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion51 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
12%inclusion51 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion29 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion24 decks426 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion419 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion417 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion413 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion402 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion300 decks426 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
51%inclusion217 decks426 decks
17%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
51%inclusion217 decks426 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
50%inclusion213 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
49%inclusion207 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion196 decks426 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion184 decks426 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion177 decks426 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion177 decks426 decks
1%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion171 decks426 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion164 decks426 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion163 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
34%inclusion145 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion129 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion128 decks426 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion126 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion125 decks426 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion124 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion121 decks426 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion117 decks426 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion112 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion108 decks426 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion100 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion98 decks426 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion94 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
20%inclusion86 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion87 decks426 decks
13%synergy
Stump Stomp
20%inclusion85 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion85 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion77 decks426 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion77 decks426 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion72 decks426 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion70 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion67 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
16%inclusion67 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion67 decks426 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion66 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion60 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion60 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion58 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion48 decks426 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion45 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
11%inclusion45 decks426 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion42 decks426 decks
0%synergy
Commercial District
8.5%inclusion36 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.5%inclusion36 decks425 decks
-1%synergy