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

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
Mana Drain
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Exploration
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Noxious Revival
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Time Warp
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Veil of Summer
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Winged Boots
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Swan Song
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Three Visits
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Seize the Day
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Delighted Halfling
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Stubborn Denial
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Wild Growth
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
50%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Mystical Tutor
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Mox Diamond
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Tinder Wall
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Arbor Elf
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Seedborn Muse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Cobra
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Savvy Trader
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Flusterstorm
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Memory Lapse
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Pact of Negation
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Brain Freeze
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Crop Rotation
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Intuition
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Delay
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Expel from Orazca
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Hunter's Insight
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Nexus of Fate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Reclaim
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Slip Out the Back
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
You Come to a River
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Impact Resonance
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Auroral Procession
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Gift
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Decisive Denial
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Seedtime
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Trickbind
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Spell Rupture
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Personal Tutor
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Regrowth
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Seasons Past
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Explore
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Assault
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Overpowering Attack
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Flame
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Summer Bloom
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
World at War
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Spring
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood's End
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Walk the Aeons
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-35%synergy
Artful Dodge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fury of the Horde
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Imposter Mech
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Genji Glove
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Exploration Broodship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Sylvan Library
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Aggravated Assault
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Bear Umbra
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
28%synergy
Counterbalance
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Level Up
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mirri's Guile
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Guild Artisan
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Cover
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Rancor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Powerbalance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Fae Flight
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Branching Evolution
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Hydra's Growth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Font of Magic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Mistrise Village
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Homeward Path
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Herd Heirloom
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Volcanic Island
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
82%synergy
Misty Rainforest
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Stomping Ground
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Taiga
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Wooded Foothills
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Island
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Forest
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
-34%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-47%synergy
Ketria Triome
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Gruul Turf
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Commercial District
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-34%synergy