Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exploration
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Noxious Revival
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Mystic Remora
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Expel from Orazca
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Memory Lapse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Seize the Day
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Veil of Summer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Llanowar Elves
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Birds of Paradise
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Three Visits
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Delighted Halfling
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Party Thrasher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Storm, Force of Nature
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Cobra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Shusher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Rashmi and Ragavan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Savvy Trader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Oblivion Sower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tinder Wall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Temur Battle Rage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Stubborn Denial
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Reclaim
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Hunter's Insight
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Gift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Decisive Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Spell Rupture
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
You Come to a River
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Overprotect
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Trickbind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Might of the Meek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Run Away Together
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Grudge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Weather the Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temur Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Not of This World
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Monstrous Rage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shadow Rift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Charge Through
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Enter the Enigma
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Explore
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Time Warp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Overpowering Attack
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Slip Through Space
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Seasons Past
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Relentless Assault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Regrowth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
World at War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Last Night Together
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Hull Breach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Warlord's Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Waltz of Rage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Artful Dodge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ravenform
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ancestral Anger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Summer Bloom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood's End
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Winged Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scroll Rack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Torpor Orb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Level Up
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Aqueous Form
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Rancor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Guild Artisan
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Counterbalance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cloak of Mists
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Bear Umbra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
War Squeak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Cover
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cloak of Invisibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Font of Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirri's Guile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instill Energy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Smoke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Powerbalance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Magefire Wings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sticky Fingers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Halimar Depths
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Gruul Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Stomping Ground
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Spire Garden
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
38%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Gruul Turf
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy