Pako, Arcane Retriever
$0.91
$0.91Legendary Creature — Elemental Dog
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3923
Current Rank
#3528
Last Week
#4218
Last Month
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Pako, Arcane Retriever.
Glarb v Ghave v Etali v Talion | CEDH Gameplay 033
Pako/Haldan v Winota v Marneus v Atraxa | CEDH Gameplay 012
Cradle to The Guild - Game 3 - Kenrith v Blue Farm v Haldan/Pako v Bruce/Kamahl - Mind Over Meta
CEDH Gameplay! Loot vs Pako/Haldan vs Kotis vs Kess!
CEDH Gameplay! Featuring Fringe Decks??? Kotis vs Pako/Haldan vs Kess vs Loot!
ECLIPSE FEAT. @cedhtv - cEDH - S27E4 - NARSET v HASHATON v PAKO/HALDAN v CORMELA #MTGDRAGONSTORM
HORUS FEAT. @cedhtv - cEDH - S27E3 - HASHATON v PAKO/HALDAN v CORMELA v NARSET #MTGDRAGONSTORM #MTG
PAKO IS ON THE NAUGHTY LIST! | Lathril vs Kenrith vs Zedruu vs Pako/Haldan | MTG Commander Gameplay
One 1000€ Deck VS Three 10€ Commander Decks | @EDHijinks
Commander at Home #46 - Gitrog v Breya v Ur Dragon v Pako/Haldan w/ Jimmy Wong and Leonard Williams
More Pako, Arcane Retriever VideosPartner Commander
Pako, Arcane Retriever can partner with Haldan, Avid Arcanist.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Pako, Arcane Retriever decks.
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers+10% Synergy
$2.83
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Pako, Arcane Retriever's abilities and overall game plan.
Branching Evolution+44% Synergy
$5.54
Cartouche of Strength+41% Synergy
$0.29
Equilibrium Adept+40% Synergy
$0.12
Ainok Wayfarer+40% Synergy
$0.06
Ancient Animus+40% Synergy
$0.28
Enduring Courage+39% Synergy
$2.40
District Mascot+37% Synergy
$0.38
Fangs of Kalonia+36% Synergy
$0.29
Utopia Sprawl+35% Synergy
$1.62
Hydra's Growth+34% Synergy
$2.16
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Pako, Arcane Retriever decks.
Overprotect+34% Synergy
$0.67
Wild Growth+31% Synergy
$0.39
Chandra's Ignition+31% Synergy
$5.21
Hunter's Insight+30% Synergy
$0.44
Harmonize+25% Synergy
$0.28
Beast Within+10% Synergy
$0.47
Three Visits+9% Synergy
$5.00
Nature's Lore+5% Synergy
$2.13
Rhythm of the Wild+3% Synergy
$4.97
Cultivate-8% Synergy
$0.31
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jeska's Will+15% Synergy
$41.65
Seedborn Muse+5% Synergy
$12.97
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale+5% Synergy
$1680.00
Gamble+3% Synergy
$15.10
Mana Vault+1% Synergy
$110.91
Gaea's Cradle0% Synergy
$1374.41
The One Ring-1% Synergy
$99.03
Ancient Tomb-3% Synergy
$122.46
Crop Rotation-3% Synergy
$3.42
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Pako, Arcane Retriever's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Traveling Botanist+33% Synergy
$0.12
Arbor Adherent+33% Synergy
$1.09
Trade Route Envoy+33% Synergy
$0.13
Zurgo's Vanguard+33% Synergy
$0.07
Bolt Hound+32% Synergy
$0.29
Mowu, Loyal Companion+31% Synergy
$0.25
Goldhound+31% Synergy
$0.13
Greater Tanuki+26% Synergy
$0.27
Akoum Hellhound+21% Synergy
$0.10
Pyre Hound+21% Synergy
$0.11
Hound of Griselbrand+21% Synergy
$0.29
Bayou Groff+21% Synergy
$0.09
Arcbound Tracker+21% Synergy
$0.25
Longshot Squad+16% Synergy
$0.11
Spider-Ham, Peter Porker+15% Synergy
$0.76
Kami of Whispered Hopes+12% Synergy
$2.27
Goliath Daydreamer+12% Synergy
$0.26
Slumbering Cerberus+12% Synergy
$0.06
Forgotten Ancient+11% Synergy
$0.29
Managorger Hydra+11% Synergy
$1.46
Lavaleaper+11% Synergy
$0.32
Vibrance+11% Synergy
$3.42
Igneous Cur+11% Synergy
$0.25
Ashmouth Hound+11% Synergy
$0.07
Mongrel Pack+11% Synergy
$0.60
Arbor Elf+10% Synergy
$0.65
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar+10% Synergy
$6.27
Scythecat Cub+10% Synergy
$26.42
Bristlepack Sentry+10% Synergy
$0.08
Tesak, Judith's Hellhound+10% Synergy
$0.31
Scrapwork Mutt+10% Synergy
$0.33
Pir, Imaginative Rascal+10% Synergy
$4.76
Druid of the Cowl+10% Synergy
$0.29
Orcish Lumberjack+9% Synergy
$0.90
Leafkin Druid+9% Synergy
$0.19
Armorcraft Judge+9% Synergy
$0.29
Ulasht, the Hate Seed+9% Synergy
$0.23
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+8% Synergy
$48.12
Packsong Pup+8% Synergy
$0.32
Cemetery Prowler+8% Synergy
$4.01
Llanowar Loamspeaker+7% Synergy
$0.30
Hollowhenge Overlord+7% Synergy
$6.64
Vexing Shusher+6% Synergy
$9.35
Eidolon of Blossoms+5% Synergy
$2.83
Birds of Paradise+3% Synergy
$13.64
Delighted Halfling+2% Synergy
$24.13
Sakura-Tribe Elder-14% Synergy
$0.36
Elvish Mystic-15% Synergy
$0.40
Goblin Anarchomancer-20% Synergy
$0.95
Llanowar Elves-22% Synergy
$0.33
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Pako, Arcane Retriever safe.
Snakeskin Veil+25% Synergy
$0.24
Psychotic Fury+25% Synergy
$1.00
Lightning Bolt+23% Synergy
$2.89
Temur Battle Rage+22% Synergy
$0.19
Entish Restoration+21% Synergy
$3.95
Nature's Claim+19% Synergy
$1.06
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+17% Synergy
$30.21
Noxious Revival+16% Synergy
$7.11
Barge In+16% Synergy
$0.11
Charge Through+14% Synergy
$0.28
Royal Treatment+13% Synergy
$0.53
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+12% Synergy
$4.27
Heritage Reclamation+11% Synergy
$0.30
Thrill of Possibility+10% Synergy
$0.26
Tibalt's Trickery+10% Synergy
$9.73
Raking Claws+10% Synergy
$0.16
Might of Old Krosa+10% Synergy
$0.20
Veil of Summer+9% Synergy
$8.03
Bite Down+8% Synergy
$0.23
Guttural Response+8% Synergy
$1.52
Wrap in Vigor+7% Synergy
$1.18
Inscription of Abundance+7% Synergy
$0.31
Piercing Exhale+6% Synergy
$0.07
Abrade+5% Synergy
$0.35
Fog+5% Synergy
$0.74
Khalni Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.39
Valakut Awakening+5% Synergy
$14.92
Pack's Favor+5% Synergy
$0.05
Warriors' Lesson+5% Synergy
$0.15
Hunger of the Howlpack+5% Synergy
$0.10
Deflecting Swat+4% Synergy
$68.07
Ruinous Intrusion+4% Synergy
$0.33
Broken Wings+4% Synergy
$0.06
Archdruid's Charm+3% Synergy
$7.70
Autumn's Veil+3% Synergy
$0.67
Tail Swipe+3% Synergy
$0.34
Desperate Ritual+2% Synergy
$5.45
Blossoming Defense+2% Synergy
$0.28
Ancient Grudge+2% Synergy
$0.34
Return to Nature+1% Synergy
$0.27
Silkguard+1% Synergy
$0.76
Return of the Wildspeaker0% Synergy
$0.71
Fling0% Synergy
$0.26
Tyvar's Stand-1% Synergy
$0.53
Harrow-1% Synergy
$0.33
Gaea's Gift-2% Synergy
$0.76
Krosan Grip-3% Synergy
$1.50
Collective Resistance-5% Synergy
$0.96
Chaos Warp-10% Synergy
$0.36
Heroic Intervention-22% Synergy
$13.64
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Pako, Arcane Retriever's game plan and control the board.
Relentless Assault+22% Synergy
$5.15
Explore+21% Synergy
$0.33
Rishkar's Expertise+15% Synergy
$3.02
Bumi Bash+10% Synergy
$0.14
Faithless Looting+9% Synergy
$0.27
Cathartic Reunion+9% Synergy
$0.29
Life's Legacy+9% Synergy
$6.80
Hunter's Prowess+9% Synergy
$0.46
Regrowth+8% Synergy
$0.47
Shatterskull Smashing+7% Synergy
$8.17
Rhino's Rampage+7% Synergy
$0.16
Ultimate Magic: Meteor+7% Synergy
$0.25
Farseek+5% Synergy
$0.52
Chain of Acid+5% Synergy
$0.33
Overcome+5% Synergy
$0.12
Atraxa's Fall+5% Synergy
$0.16
Flame Rift+5% Synergy
$0.27
Abundant Harvest+5% Synergy
$0.14
Elemental Appeal+5% Synergy
$0.25
Feral Encounter+5% Synergy
$0.25
Epic Confrontation+5% Synergy
$0.04
Ent's Fury+5% Synergy
$0.07
Fear, Fire, Foes!+5% Synergy
$0.14
Anger of the Gods+5% Synergy
$0.53
Gather the Pack+5% Synergy
$0.27
Mob Rule+5% Synergy
$3.85
Overpowering Attack+4% Synergy
$0.97
Ground Assault+4% Synergy
$0.10
Wheel of Misfortune+4% Synergy
$7.29
Reap the Past+4% Synergy
$0.33
Primal Growth+4% Synergy
$1.15
Crash Through+4% Synergy
$0.18
Rabid Bite+4% Synergy
$0.15
Overrun+3% Synergy
$0.29
Flare of Cultivation+3% Synergy
$0.46
Seize the Day+3% Synergy
$14.37
Disrupt Decorum+3% Synergy
$3.97
Crackle with Power+2% Synergy
$12.63
Primal Might+2% Synergy
$0.22
Rite of Flame+2% Synergy
$5.41
Last March of the Ents+1% Synergy
$30.68
Skyshroud Claim-1% Synergy
$0.82
Kodama's Reach-2% Synergy
$1.18
Escape to the Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.25
Vandalblast-3% Synergy
$2.39
Chain Reaction-3% Synergy
$0.35
Hull Breach-4% Synergy
$1.15
Rampant Growth-7% Synergy
$0.37
Decimate-7% Synergy
$0.27
Blasphemous Act-17% Synergy
$0.66
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Power Fist+28% Synergy
$12.36
Whispersilk Cloak+24% Synergy
$3.93
Shadowspear+17% Synergy
$36.02
Doors of Durin+16% Synergy
$0.45
Lightning Spear+16% Synergy
$0.14
Lightning Greaves+15% Synergy
$3.56
Sword of Light and Shadow+15% Synergy
$13.64
Icon of Ancestry+15% Synergy
$0.49
Silver Shroud Costume+15% Synergy
$13.62
Sword of Wealth and Power+15% Synergy
$18.45
Sword of Feast and Famine+14% Synergy
$39.15
The Ozolith+12% Synergy
$69.05
Sword of Fire and Ice+10% Synergy
$47.45
Sword of War and Peace+10% Synergy
$10.70
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+9% Synergy
$4.95
Mithril Coat+9% Synergy
$28.45
Subway Train+9% Synergy
$0.08
The Earth Crystal+8% Synergy
$10.83
The Skullspore Nexus+8% Synergy
$8.67
Long-Range Sensor+7% Synergy
$0.28
Herald's Horn+6% Synergy
$4.79
Fractal Harness+5% Synergy
$0.47
Viridian Claw+5% Synergy
$0.12
Vial of Dragonfire+5% Synergy
$0.08
Fireforger's Puzzleknot+5% Synergy
$0.08
Mobile Garrison+5% Synergy
$0.29
Maze Skullbomb+5% Synergy
$0.13
Belbe's Portal+5% Synergy
$1.48
Renegade Freighter+5% Synergy
$0.15
Bag of Holding+5% Synergy
$0.17
Woodweaver's Puzzleknot+5% Synergy
$0.14
Font of Mythos+5% Synergy
$16.26
Chitterspitter+5% Synergy
$0.32
Strider Harness+5% Synergy
$0.07
Irontread Crusher+5% Synergy
$0.08
Swiftfoot Boots+4% Synergy
$1.85
Banner of Kinship+4% Synergy
$5.24
Sensei's Divining Top+4% Synergy
$44.91
Sword of Truth and Justice+4% Synergy
$34.23
Urabrask's Forge+4% Synergy
$0.99
The Fire Crystal+3% Synergy
$6.30
Ashnod's Altar+3% Synergy
$15.42
Rhonas's Monument+3% Synergy
$1.64
Commander's Plate+3% Synergy
$43.69
Strionic Resonator+3% Synergy
$9.75
The Great Henge+2% Synergy
$62.03
Ruby Medallion+2% Synergy
$11.16
Lifecrafter's Bestiary+2% Synergy
$0.32
Dolmen Gate+2% Synergy
$32.10
Helm of the Host+1% Synergy
$10.46
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Pako, Arcane Retriever's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Rancor+28% Synergy
$1.53
Dragon Fangs+26% Synergy
$0.25
Kenrith's Transformation+24% Synergy
$0.98
Hardened Scales+23% Synergy
$1.71
Fertile Ground+18% Synergy
$0.31
Innkeeper's Talent+17% Synergy
$9.31
Carapace+16% Synergy
$0.15
Audacity+14% Synergy
$0.36
Canopy Cover+14% Synergy
$3.11
Sticky Fingers+13% Synergy
$0.29
Vow of Wildness+10% Synergy
$0.11
Temur Runemark+10% Synergy
$0.07
Aspect of Manticore+10% Synergy
$0.05
Dust Corona+10% Synergy
$0.24
Setessan Training+10% Synergy
$0.12
Giant Spectacle+10% Synergy
$0.11
Heartbeat of Spring+10% Synergy
$4.08
Fires of Yavimaya+9% Synergy
$0.64
Wilderness Reclamation+9% Synergy
$0.88
Court of Garenbrig+8% Synergy
$15.96
Enchantress's Presence+7% Synergy
$1.35
Burgeoning+7% Synergy
$35.23
Howling Moon+7% Synergy
$1.54
Loading Zone+5% Synergy
$1.14
Frenzied Rage+5% Synergy
$0.22
Squirrel Nest+5% Synergy
$0.21
Arachnoform+5% Synergy
$0.08
Gaea's Anthem+5% Synergy
$0.34
Feed the Pack+5% Synergy
$0.43
Talons of Wildwood+5% Synergy
$0.16
Ooze Flux+5% Synergy
$0.28
Curse of Predation+5% Synergy
$0.30
Epic Struggle+5% Synergy
$7.68
Stocking the Pantry+4% Synergy
$0.28
Strong Back+4% Synergy
$1.96
Leyline of Combustion+4% Synergy
$0.48
Exploration+3% Synergy
$32.17
Lion Umbra+3% Synergy
$0.24
One with the Kami+3% Synergy
$0.38
Alpha Authority+3% Synergy
$1.97
Ordeal of Nylea+3% Synergy
$0.14
Bear Umbra+1% Synergy
$9.91
Sylvan Library-1% Synergy
$26.49
Terrasymbiosis-1% Synergy
$9.27
Thickest in the Thicket-2% Synergy
$0.41
Doubling Season-3% Synergy
$31.64
Aggravated Assault-5% Synergy
$31.93
Guardian Project-7% Synergy
$11.76
Warstorm Surge-8% Synergy
$1.05
Garruk's Uprising-12% Synergy
$0.38
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Pako, Arcane Retriever to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter+10% Synergy
$0.31
Domri, Anarch of Bolas+5% Synergy
$0.87
Garruk Wildspeaker+5% Synergy
$2.96
Nissa, Nature's Artisan+5% Synergy
$1.15
Domri, Chaos Bringer+4% Synergy
$0.53
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+4% Synergy
$6.05
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes+2% Synergy
$3.73
Arlinn Kord+2% Synergy
$1.11
Xenagos, the Reveler+1% Synergy
$2.17
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+20% Synergy
$0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+17% Synergy
$14.94
Skarrg, the Rage Pits+10% Synergy
$1.26
Fungal Reaches+10% Synergy
$0.12
Animal Sanctuary+10% Synergy
$2.74
Tyrite Sanctum+8% Synergy
$3.26
Karn's Bastion+7% Synergy
$1.85
Scavenger Grounds+6% Synergy
$0.40
Command Beacon+5% Synergy
$5.88
Heart of Yavimaya+5% Synergy
$2.22
Access Tunnel+5% Synergy
$0.42
Dwarven Ruins+5% Synergy
$0.67
Arena+4% Synergy
$5.86
Yavimaya Hollow+4% Synergy
$70.91
Kher Keep+4% Synergy
$0.31
Khalni Garden+4% Synergy
$0.74
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle+3% Synergy
$17.10
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
$9.82
Crystal Vein+3% Synergy
$6.96
Llanowar Reborn+3% Synergy
$0.26
Arena of Glory+2% Synergy
$10.99
Boseiju, Who Endures+1% Synergy
$50.79
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.29
Tranquil Thicket0% Synergy
$0.31
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood0% Synergy
$0.31
Castle Garenbrig-3% Synergy
$6.75
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$1.11
Raging Ravine-5% Synergy
$0.29
Reliquary Tower-6% Synergy
$2.54
Mosswort Bridge-10% Synergy
$0.27
Kessig Wolf Run-11% Synergy
$0.31
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gruul Locket+15% Synergy
$0.10
Heraldic Banner+5% Synergy
$0.36
Pillar of Origins+5% Synergy
$0.54
Patchwork Banner+2% Synergy
$1.91
Lotus Petal0% Synergy
$38.55
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.34
Arcane Signet-3% Synergy
$0.39
Gruul Signet-3% Synergy
$0.45
Talisman of Impulse-11% Synergy
$0.40
Sol Ring-25% Synergy
$1.17
Lands
The mana base foundation for Pako, Arcane Retriever decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Opal Palace+12% Synergy
$0.36
Exotic Orchard+11% Synergy
$0.30
Gruul Turf+10% Synergy
$0.29
Guildmages' Forum+10% Synergy
$0.35
Rootbound Crag+8% Synergy
$0.32
Timber Gorge+8% Synergy
$0.23
Shatterskull Smashing+7% Synergy
$8.17
Wooded Foothills+5% Synergy
$16.33
Fire-Lit Thicket+5% Synergy
$7.69
Khalni Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.39
Valakut Awakening+5% Synergy
$14.92
Thornspire Verge+4% Synergy
$4.61
Shivan Oasis+4% Synergy
$0.14
Mountain+3% Synergy
$0.16
Forest+3% Synergy
$0.15
Path of Ancestry+3% Synergy
$0.29
Taiga+3% Synergy
Rugged Highlands+3% Synergy
$0.19
Highland Forest+3% Synergy
$0.44
Talon Gates of Madara+3% Synergy
$34.32
Secluded Courtyard+3% Synergy
$0.29
Racers' Ring+3% Synergy
$0.09
Kazandu Refuge+1% Synergy
$0.16
Bristling Backwoods+1% Synergy
$0.28
Gemstone Caverns+1% Synergy
$45.17
Kazuul's Fury+1% Synergy
$0.51
Temple of Abandon0% Synergy
$0.20
Gruul Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.16
Mossfire Valley-1% Synergy
$0.27
Cavern of Souls-2% Synergy
$48.67
Game Trail-3% Synergy
$0.27
Wooded Ridgeline-3% Synergy
$0.33
Spire Garden-4% Synergy
$2.20
Evolving Wilds-4% Synergy
$0.23
Bala Ged Recovery-5% Synergy
$7.63
Stomping Ground-6% Synergy
$7.87
Rockfall Vale-6% Synergy
$1.96
Sheltered Thicket-6% Synergy
$0.27
Myriad Landscape-6% Synergy
$0.27
Copperline Gorge-7% Synergy
$0.35
Terramorphic Expanse-8% Synergy
$0.26
Command Tower-9% Synergy
$0.31
Karplusan Forest-9% Synergy
$0.46
Fabled Passage-9% Synergy
$1.03
Cragcrown Pathway-10% Synergy
$2.84
Commercial District-14% Synergy
$7.97
Cinder Glade-20% Synergy
$0.35
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