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

Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
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Owain Roberts
Aug 29, 2025
Owain Roberts
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Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Swan Song
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Exploration
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Wild Growth
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Mystic Remora
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Mana Drain
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Time Warp
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
60%synergy
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Noxious Revival
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Veil of Summer
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Force of Negation
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Delighted Halfling
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Three Visits
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Gamble
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Sylvan Library
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
81%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Chrome Mox
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Mystical Tutor
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Jeska's Will
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Tinder Wall
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Elvish Mystic
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Boreal Druid
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Badgermole Cub
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
K-9, Mark I
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Spark Double
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
________ Goblin
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Pact of Negation
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Memory Lapse
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Crop Rotation
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Stubborn Denial
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Intuition
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Brain Freeze
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Misdirection
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Seedtime
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Claim
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Delay
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Reclaim
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Expel from Orazca
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
You Come to a River
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Submerge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Impact Resonance
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Insight
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Auroral Procession
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Trickbind
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Personal Tutor
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Seize the Day
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Seasons Past
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Flame
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Timetwister
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Regrowth
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Summer Bloom
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood's End
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Anger of the Gods
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-36%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
World at War
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Mastery
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-34%synergy
Boomerang Basics
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Flash Photography
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-28%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Expropriate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Trespass
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroclasm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Cursed Totem
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Torpor Orb
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Aggravated Assault
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Bear Umbra
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Aqueous Form
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Counterbalance
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Will
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dragonback Assault
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Cover
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Song of Creation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Smoke
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Stranglehold
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Wrenn and Six
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Mistrise Village
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Shifting Woodland
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Tree of Tales
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Taiga
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
82%synergy
Tropical Island
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
82%synergy
Volcanic Island
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Scalding Tarn
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Misty Rainforest
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
55%synergy
City of Brass
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Mana Confluence
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Forest
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
-33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Island
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
-35%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Ketria Triome
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-54%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-24%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
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