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

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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
Spry and Mighty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Collective Inferno
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Explore
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Aqueous Form
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Winged Boots
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Expel from Orazca
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Summer Bloom
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Growth Spiral
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Decisive Denial
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Cobra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Tinder Wall
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Arbor Elf
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
K-9, Mark I
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Drake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Nalfeshnee
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Scute Swarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Icetill Explorer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Harrow
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Reclaim
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Slip Out the Back
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Reality Shift
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Stubborn Denial
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Collective Resistance
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Hinder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
You Come to a River
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Gift
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Overprotect
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Auroral Procession
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Obscuring Haze
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Planar Genesis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Moment's Peace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Spell Rupture
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Stump Stomp
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Temporal Spring
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Consuming Tide
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Full Throttle
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Chain Reaction
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Relentless Assault
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Overpowering Attack
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Regrowth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Seasons Past
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Broken Bond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Portent
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Journey of Discovery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Decimate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
World at War
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Last Night Together
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Venture Forth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Distortion Strike
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spasm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Open the Way
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lantern of Insight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Key to the City
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Zephyr Boots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Paper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Explorer's Scope
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Exploration Broodship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exploration
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Bear Umbra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rancor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Song of Creation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Dragonback Assault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Exploration
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fae Flight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Stomping Ground
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Ketria Triome
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Turf
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy