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

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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pym Particles
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lockjaw, Slobbering Teleporter
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Team Tactics
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Loki's Scepter
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Memory Lapse
66%inclusion150 decks228 decks
63%synergy
Aqueous Form
60%inclusion137 decks228 decks
57%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
57%inclusion131 decks228 decks
50%synergy
Explore
62%inclusion141 decks228 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion137 decks228 decks
45%synergy
Summer Bloom
46%inclusion104 decks228 decks
41%synergy
Expel from Orazca
42%inclusion95 decks228 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion110 decks228 decks
34%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
39%inclusion89 decks228 decks
34%synergy
Winged Boots
35%inclusion80 decks228 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
60%inclusion136 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
59%inclusion134 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion123 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
52%inclusion119 decks228 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion104 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion96 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion93 decks228 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
39%inclusion90 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion86 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion86 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion51 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion50 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-0%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
33%inclusion76 decks228 decks
24%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
31%inclusion71 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
30%inclusion69 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
30%inclusion69 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion67 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
29%inclusion65 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
29%inclusion65 decks228 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
-8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion54 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
22%inclusion50 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Savvy Trader
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Tinder Wall
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Nalfeshnee
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
-0%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Oblivion Sower
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Rashmi and Ragavan
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
0%synergy
K-9, Mark I
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Party Thrasher
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Cobra
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
37%inclusion85 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
36%inclusion81 decks228 decks
31%synergy
Gaea's Gift
35%inclusion79 decks228 decks
31%synergy
Noxious Revival
32%inclusion72 decks228 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion69 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Reclaim
30%inclusion69 decks228 decks
28%synergy
Harrow
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Overprotect
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
23%synergy
Decisive Denial
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Hinder
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion52 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion51 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion50 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion47 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
20%inclusion45 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Insight
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
16%inclusion36 decks228 decks
12%synergy
You Come to a River
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Spell Rupture
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Great Train Heist
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Temur Charm
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Royal Treatment
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Nature
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-0%synergy
Run Away Together
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Vanishment
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Fury Storm
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion83 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
33%inclusion76 decks228 decks
30%synergy
Temporal Spring
32%inclusion73 decks228 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion67 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Relentless Assault
23%inclusion53 decks228 decks
22%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion48 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion44 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Consuming Tide
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Broken Bond
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Stump Stomp
16%inclusion36 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion30 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Last Night Together
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Regrowth
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Urban Evolution
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Decimate
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Unknown
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Migration Path
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Seasons Past
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Road // Ruin
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Portent
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spasm
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
6%synergy
See the Truth
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Journey of Discovery
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion82 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion60 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion47 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Lantern of Insight
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
3%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bear Umbra
32%inclusion72 decks228 decks
28%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
23%synergy
Exploration
26%inclusion60 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
26%inclusion59 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
26%inclusion59 decks228 decks
22%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Rancor
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Fae Flight
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Stolen Strategy
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Cover
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Song of Creation
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Exploration
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Dilation
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Level Up
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Mirri's Guile
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Font of Magic
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-22%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Overgrowth
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
42%inclusion95 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion45 decks228 decks
-10%synergy
Halimar Depths
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion185 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion158 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion71 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion67 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion45 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion221 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion217 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion214 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion211 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion161 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
51%inclusion117 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion102 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion94 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion94 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion92 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion91 decks228 decks
-9%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion89 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion86 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Ketria Triome
35%inclusion80 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion78 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
34%inclusion78 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion71 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion63 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
27%inclusion62 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion61 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Gruul Turf
26%inclusion60 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion58 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion57 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion57 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
25%inclusion56 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
-9%synergy
Spire Garden
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion54 decks228 decks
-11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion49 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
-12%synergy
Stump Stomp
16%inclusion36 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-1%synergy