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

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exploration
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
80%synergy
Mana Drain
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Veil of Summer
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Noxious Revival
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
72%synergy
Swan Song
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
71%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Time Warp
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Winged Boots
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Birds of Paradise
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Three Visits
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Delighted Halfling
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Stubborn Denial
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Flusterstorm
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Sylvan Library
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Mana Vault
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Mystical Tutor
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Force of Will
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Chrome Mox
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Mox Diamond
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Underworld Breach
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Tinder Wall
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Savvy Trader
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Mental Misstep
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Brain Freeze
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Crop Rotation
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Intuition
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Delay
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Memory Lapse
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Claim
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Reclaim
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
You Come to a River
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Nexus of Fate
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Auroral Procession
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Expel from Orazca
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Decisive Denial
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Seedtime
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Trickbind
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Impact Resonance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Submerge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Gift
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Seize the Day
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Personal Tutor
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Regrowth
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Gamble
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Seasons Past
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Explore
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Summer Bloom
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Cultivate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-33%synergy
Brotherhood's End
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Fury of the Horde
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Torpor Orb
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Exploration Broodship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Manifold Key
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Counterbalance
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Aqueous Form
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Aggravated Assault
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Bear Umbra
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Guild Artisan
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Mirri's Guile
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Alpha Authority
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Font of Magic
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rancor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Mistrise Village
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Homeward Path
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Grim Monolith
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Herd Heirloom
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Taiga
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
82%synergy
Tropical Island
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
82%synergy
Stomping Ground
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Breeding Pool
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Island
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Mana Confluence
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
58%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Forest
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-41%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Spire Garden
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Mountain
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-55%synergy
Ketria Triome
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy