Pako, Arcane Retriever
$1.05
$1.05Legendary Creature — Elemental Dog
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Pako, Arcane Retriever.
A Dragon, Two Dogs, and a Wizard walk into a Commander game... | Commander at Home Episode 99
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
More Pako, Arcane Retriever VideosPartner Commander
Pako, Arcane Retriever can partner with Haldan, Avid Arcanist.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Pako, Arcane Retriever's abilities and overall game plan.
Branching Evolution+47% Synergy
$6.47
Equilibrium Adept+40% Synergy
$0.12
Ainok Wayfarer+40% Synergy
$0.14
Enduring Courage+39% Synergy
$2.32
Cartouche of Strength+38% Synergy
$0.29
District Mascot+37% Synergy
$0.38
Ancient Animus+36% Synergy
$0.30
Fangs of Kalonia+36% Synergy
$0.35
Hydra's Growth+36% Synergy
$1.79
Overprotect+34% Synergy
$0.85
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Pako, Arcane Retriever decks.
Chandra's Ignition+33% Synergy
$6.54
Utopia Sprawl+32% Synergy
$1.64
Harmonize+28% Synergy
$0.26
Wild Growth+28% Synergy
$0.42
Rishkar's Expertise+17% Synergy
$3.53
Beast Within+14% Synergy
$0.52
Three Visits+11% Synergy
$5.31
Nature's Lore+7% Synergy
$2.40
Rhythm of the Wild+6% Synergy
$5.20
Cultivate-5% Synergy
$0.35
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jeska's Will+17% Synergy
$43.04
Seedborn Muse+6% Synergy
$15.58
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale+5% Synergy
$2899.99
Gamble+3% Synergy
$15.84
Mana Vault+1% Synergy
$109.80
The One Ring0% Synergy
$108.02
Gaea's Cradle0% Synergy
$1510.97
Ancient Tomb-3% Synergy
$129.20
Crop Rotation-3% Synergy
$3.80
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Pako, Arcane Retriever's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Traveling Botanist+33% Synergy
$0.18
Bolt Hound+33% Synergy
$0.32
Mowu, Loyal Companion+33% Synergy
$0.24
Trade Route Envoy+33% Synergy
$0.17
Arbor Adherent+33% Synergy
$1.28
Zurgo's Vanguard+33% Synergy
$0.18
Greater Tanuki+27% Synergy
$0.26
Goldhound+27% Synergy
$0.17
Akoum Hellhound+22% Synergy
$0.17
Pyre Hound+22% Synergy
$0.15
Hound of Griselbrand+22% Synergy
$0.28
Bayou Groff+22% Synergy
$0.07
Arcbound Tracker+22% Synergy
$0.22
Longshot Squad+17% Synergy
$0.12
Spider-Ham, Peter Porker+15% Synergy
$0.68
Kami of Whispered Hopes+13% Synergy
$2.50
Forgotten Ancient+12% Synergy
$0.33
Managorger Hydra+12% Synergy
$1.29
Goliath Daydreamer+12% Synergy
$0.35
Slumbering Cerberus+12% Synergy
$0.12
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar+11% Synergy
$4.73
Vibrance+11% Synergy
$5.22
Lavaleaper+11% Synergy
$0.33
Bristlepack Sentry+11% Synergy
$0.12
Igneous Cur+11% Synergy
$0.26
Tesak, Judith's Hellhound+11% Synergy
$0.30
Scrapwork Mutt+11% Synergy
$0.32
Ashmouth Hound+11% Synergy
$0.08
Mongrel Pack+11% Synergy
$0.58
Pir, Imaginative Rascal+11% Synergy
$5.19
Underworld Rage-Hound+11% Synergy
$0.14
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers+10% Synergy
$2.51
Scythecat Cub+10% Synergy
$29.09
Ulasht, the Hate Seed+10% Synergy
$0.24
Armorcraft Judge+10% Synergy
$0.19
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+9% Synergy
$48.17
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade+9% Synergy
$0.67
Packsong Pup+9% Synergy
$0.35
Cemetery Prowler+9% Synergy
$3.88
Hollowhenge Overlord+8% Synergy
$7.66
Evolution Sage+7% Synergy
$2.40
Vexing Shusher+7% Synergy
$8.05
Freya Crescent+7% Synergy
$0.25
Arbor Elf+5% Synergy
$0.93
Red XIII, Proud Warrior+5% Synergy
$0.33
Birds of Paradise+4% Synergy
$11.91
Orcish Lumberjack+4% Synergy
$0.95
Delighted Halfling+3% Synergy
$27.17
Sakura-Tribe Elder-13% Synergy
$0.26
Goblin Anarchomancer-18% Synergy
$0.63
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Pako, Arcane Retriever safe.
Hunter's Insight+27% Synergy
$0.41
Psychotic Fury+26% Synergy
$1.16
Entish Restoration+23% Synergy
$4.08
Snakeskin Veil+22% Synergy
$0.23
Nature's Claim+21% Synergy
$0.85
Lightning Bolt+19% Synergy
$0.92
Temur Battle Rage+18% Synergy
$0.23
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+18% Synergy
$31.81
Noxious Revival+17% Synergy
$7.03
Barge In+16% Synergy
$0.08
Charge Through+15% Synergy
$0.25
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+13% Synergy
$5.73
Thrill of Possibility+11% Synergy
$0.30
Tibalt's Trickery+11% Synergy
$10.94
Heritage Reclamation+11% Synergy
$0.36
Raking Claws+11% Synergy
$0.20
Veil of Summer+10% Synergy
$4.07
Bite Down+9% Synergy
$0.21
Wrap in Vigor+8% Synergy
$1.57
Guttural Response+8% Synergy
$1.40
Inscription of Abundance+8% Synergy
$0.39
Royal Treatment+8% Synergy
$0.39
Fog+6% Synergy
$1.14
Khalni Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.46
Valakut Awakening+6% Synergy
$16.68
Piercing Exhale+6% Synergy
$0.10
Pack's Favor+6% Synergy
$0.06
Leeching Bite+6% Synergy
$0.04
Deflecting Swat+5% Synergy
$67.12
Hunger of the Howlpack+5% Synergy
$0.09
Warriors' Lesson+5% Synergy
$0.16
Archdruid's Charm+4% Synergy
$6.27
Autumn's Veil+4% Synergy
$0.64
Ruinous Intrusion+4% Synergy
$0.29
Broken Wings+4% Synergy
$0.10
Ancient Grudge+3% Synergy
$0.32
Tail Swipe+3% Synergy
$0.33
Destructive Revelry+3% Synergy
$0.28
Return of the Wildspeaker+2% Synergy
$0.86
Return to Nature+2% Synergy
$0.21
Abrade+1% Synergy
$0.31
Fling+1% Synergy
$0.27
Silkguard+1% Synergy
$0.35
Starstorm+1% Synergy
$0.31
Tyvar's Stand0% Synergy
$0.43
Harrow0% Synergy
$0.37
Seething Song0% Synergy
$13.10
Krosan Grip-3% Synergy
$1.71
Chaos Warp-8% Synergy
$0.34
Heroic Intervention-21% Synergy
$14.58
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Pako, Arcane Retriever's game plan and control the board.
Relentless Assault+24% Synergy
$6.80
Explore+17% Synergy
$0.22
Faithless Looting+10% Synergy
$0.24
Cathartic Reunion+10% Synergy
$0.32
Bumi Bash+10% Synergy
$0.21
Life's Legacy+9% Synergy
$7.59
Hunter's Prowess+9% Synergy
$0.48
Shatterskull Smashing+8% Synergy
$9.02
Regrowth+8% Synergy
$0.49
Farseek+7% Synergy
$0.55
Rhino's Rampage+7% Synergy
$0.17
Ultimate Magic: Meteor+7% Synergy
$0.25
Chain of Acid+6% Synergy
$0.35
Gather the Pack+6% Synergy
$0.31
Overcome+5% Synergy
$0.12
Ground Assault+5% Synergy
$0.15
Flame Rift+5% Synergy
$0.34
Abundant Harvest+5% Synergy
$0.19
Fear, Fire, Foes!+5% Synergy
$0.21
Anger of the Gods+5% Synergy
$0.41
Atraxa's Fall+5% Synergy
$0.16
Feral Encounter+5% Synergy
$0.29
Thud+5% Synergy
$0.47
Rabid Bite+5% Synergy
$0.18
Desert Twister+5% Synergy
$0.42
Elemental Appeal+5% Synergy
$0.33
Primal Growth+5% Synergy
$1.15
Break Out+5% Synergy
$0.22
Seasons Past+5% Synergy
$1.87
Flare of Cultivation+4% Synergy
$0.47
Wheel of Misfortune+4% Synergy
$7.76
Reap the Past+4% Synergy
$0.35
Crash Through+4% Synergy
$0.15
Insurrection+4% Synergy
$9.63
Seize the Day+3% Synergy
$13.92
Overrun+3% Synergy
$0.31
Vastwood Surge+3% Synergy
$0.32
Disrupt Decorum+3% Synergy
$4.05
Primal Might+3% Synergy
$0.24
Crackle with Power+2% Synergy
$7.91
Last March of the Ents+1% Synergy
$27.90
Kodama's Reach0% Synergy
$1.50
Skyshroud Claim0% Synergy
$0.92
Escape to the Wilds-1% Synergy
$0.27
Vandalblast-2% Synergy
$1.53
Chain Reaction-3% Synergy
$0.30
Hull Breach-4% Synergy
$1.61
Rampant Growth-5% Synergy
$0.44
Decimate-6% Synergy
$0.30
Blasphemous Act-16% Synergy
$0.88
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Power Fist+28% Synergy
$13.36
Whispersilk Cloak+26% Synergy
$2.25
Shadowspear+18% Synergy
$30.98
Doors of Durin+18% Synergy
$0.47
Lightning Greaves+17% Synergy
$4.44
Sword of Light and Shadow+16% Synergy
$14.06
Icon of Ancestry+16% Synergy
$0.35
Sword of Wealth and Power+16% Synergy
$18.20
Silver Shroud Costume+16% Synergy
$14.39
Sword of Feast and Famine+15% Synergy
$39.40
The Ozolith+14% Synergy
$70.05
Lightning Spear+11% Synergy
$0.20
Sword of Fire and Ice+11% Synergy
$46.47
Sword of War and Peace+11% Synergy
$11.19
Mithril Coat+10% Synergy
$26.88
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+9% Synergy
$4.54
Subway Train+9% Synergy
$0.09
The Earth Crystal+8% Synergy
$11.75
The Skullspore Nexus+8% Synergy
$10.90
Herald's Horn+7% Synergy
$5.12
Long-Range Sensor+7% Synergy
$0.25
Swiftfoot Boots+6% Synergy
$1.95
Fireforger's Puzzleknot+6% Synergy
$0.10
Viridian Claw+6% Synergy
$0.14
Vial of Dragonfire+6% Synergy
$0.10
Woodweaver's Puzzleknot+6% Synergy
$0.13
Strider Harness+6% Synergy
$0.07
Irontread Crusher+6% Synergy
$0.09
Renegade Freighter+6% Synergy
$0.14
Fractal Harness+5% Synergy
$0.24
Mobile Garrison+5% Synergy
$0.25
Maze Skullbomb+5% Synergy
$0.16
Belbe's Portal+5% Synergy
$1.51
Chitterspitter+5% Synergy
$0.36
Bag of Holding+5% Synergy
$0.24
Font of Mythos+5% Synergy
$15.47
Urabrask's Forge+5% Synergy
$1.09
Implement of Ferocity+5% Synergy
$0.27
Banner of Kinship+4% Synergy
$5.74
Sensei's Divining Top+4% Synergy
$47.41
Wand of Wonder+4% Synergy
$2.03
The Great Henge+3% Synergy
$64.01
The Fire Crystal+3% Synergy
$6.44
Vanquisher's Banner+3% Synergy
$4.20
Ashnod's Altar+3% Synergy
$15.74
Rhonas's Monument+3% Synergy
$1.65
Commander's Plate+3% Synergy
$45.61
Ruby Medallion+2% Synergy
$12.37
Lifecrafter's Bestiary+2% Synergy
$0.67
Helm of the Host+1% Synergy
$11.25
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Pako, Arcane Retriever's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Rancor+26% Synergy
$1.63
Kenrith's Transformation+26% Synergy
$1.03
Hardened Scales+25% Synergy
$1.63
Dragon Fangs+22% Synergy
$0.25
Innkeeper's Talent+17% Synergy
$9.94
Canopy Cover+15% Synergy
$3.64
Fertile Ground+13% Synergy
$0.34
Carapace+11% Synergy
$0.15
Heartbeat of Spring+11% Synergy
$4.05
Fires of Yavimaya+10% Synergy
$0.61
Audacity+9% Synergy
$0.38
Wilderness Reclamation+9% Synergy
$1.71
Court of Garenbrig+8% Synergy
$16.30
Burgeoning+8% Synergy
$36.20
Sticky Fingers+8% Synergy
$0.24
Howling Moon+7% Synergy
$1.80
Loading Zone+6% Synergy
$1.03
Temur Runemark+6% Synergy
$0.05
Ooze Flux+6% Synergy
$0.28
Epic Struggle+6% Synergy
$7.89
Gaea's Anthem+5% Synergy
$0.43
Dust Corona+5% Synergy
$0.28
Setessan Training+5% Synergy
$0.19
Gift of Paradise+5% Synergy
$0.35
Compost+5% Synergy
$1.89
Feed the Pack+5% Synergy
$0.41
Leyline of Combustion+5% Synergy
$0.43
Vow of Wildness+5% Synergy
$0.21
Squirrel Nest+5% Synergy
$0.21
Runes of the Deus+5% Synergy
$0.34
Furnace of Rath+5% Synergy
$6.52
Curse of Predation+5% Synergy
$0.27
Obscuring Aether+5% Synergy
$0.26
One with the Kami+4% Synergy
$0.35
Stocking the Pantry+4% Synergy
$0.32
Strong Back+4% Synergy
$1.55
Exploration+3% Synergy
$33.51
Ordeal of Nylea+3% Synergy
$0.12
Flameshadow Conjuring+3% Synergy
$3.66
Bear Umbra+2% Synergy
$10.56
Shadow in the Warp+2% Synergy
$18.74
Howlpack Resurgence+2% Synergy
$0.30
Sylvan Library0% Synergy
$26.78
Terrasymbiosis0% Synergy
$8.52
Doubling Season-3% Synergy
$32.07
Snake Umbra-3% Synergy
$0.98
Tribute to the World Tree-3% Synergy
$13.25
Aggravated Assault-5% Synergy
$33.03
Garruk's Uprising-11% Synergy
$0.39
Unnatural Growth-19% Synergy
$2.84
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Pako, Arcane Retriever to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter+11% Synergy
$0.32
Domri, Anarch of Bolas+6% Synergy
$1.08
Garruk Wildspeaker+5% Synergy
$2.98
Domri, Chaos Bringer+5% Synergy
$0.65
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+5% Synergy
$6.39
Nissa, Nature's Artisan+5% Synergy
$1.18
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes+2% Synergy
$3.87
Arlinn Kord+2% Synergy
$1.13
Xenagos, the Reveler+1% Synergy
$1.78
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+22% Synergy
$0.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+19% Synergy
$15.43
Skarrg, the Rage Pits+11% Synergy
$1.27
Animal Sanctuary+11% Synergy
$3.12
Fungal Reaches+10% Synergy
$0.13
Tyrite Sanctum+8% Synergy
$3.01
Karn's Bastion+8% Synergy
$2.03
Scavenger Grounds+7% Synergy
$0.40
Command Beacon+6% Synergy
$7.26
Heart of Yavimaya+6% Synergy
$2.40
Arena+5% Synergy
$5.81
Dwarven Ruins+5% Synergy
$0.69
Access Tunnel+5% Synergy
$0.36
Yavimaya Hollow+4% Synergy
$76.13
Kher Keep+4% Synergy
$0.33
Maze of Ith+4% Synergy
$11.15
Llanowar Reborn+4% Synergy
$0.27
Khalni Garden+4% Synergy
$1.15
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle+3% Synergy
$16.96
Crystal Vein+3% Synergy
$8.53
Boseiju, Who Endures+2% Synergy
$50.77
Arena of Glory+2% Synergy
$7.44
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+1% Synergy
$0.33
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.25
Tranquil Thicket0% Synergy
$0.26
Castle Garenbrig-3% Synergy
$7.56
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.33
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$2.94
Raging Ravine-5% Synergy
$0.22
Mosswort Bridge-9% Synergy
$0.35
Kessig Wolf Run-10% Synergy
$0.35
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gruul Locket+16% Synergy
$0.13
Heraldic Banner+5% Synergy
$0.34
Pillar of Origins+5% Synergy
$0.52
Patchwork Banner+2% Synergy
$3.17
Lotus Petal+1% Synergy
$37.63
Gruul Signet-1% Synergy
$0.44
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.33
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$1.10
Talisman of Impulse-10% Synergy
$0.29
Sol Ring-22% Synergy
$1.13
Lands
The mana base foundation for Pako, Arcane Retriever decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Gruul Turf+13% Synergy
$0.35
Exotic Orchard+13% Synergy
$0.82
Opal Palace+13% Synergy
$0.27
Guildmages' Forum+11% Synergy
$0.33
Rootbound Crag+10% Synergy
$1.10
Timber Gorge+9% Synergy
$0.25
Shatterskull Smashing+8% Synergy
$9.02
Wooded Foothills+7% Synergy
$17.38
Fire-Lit Thicket+6% Synergy
$8.10
Khalni Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.46
Valakut Awakening+6% Synergy
$16.68
Path of Ancestry+5% Synergy
$0.27
Thornspire Verge+4% Synergy
$5.02
Rugged Highlands+4% Synergy
$0.21
Highland Forest+4% Synergy
$0.47
Shivan Oasis+4% Synergy
$0.15
Forest+3% Synergy
$0.09
Mountain+3% Synergy
$2.00
Taiga+3% Synergy
Secluded Courtyard+3% Synergy
$0.32
Racers' Ring+3% Synergy
$0.15
Talon Gates of Madara+3% Synergy
$35.38
Temple of Abandon+2% Synergy
$0.28
Kazandu Refuge+2% Synergy
$0.29
Bristling Backwoods+2% Synergy
$0.28
Mossfire Valley+1% Synergy
$0.33
Gemstone Caverns+1% Synergy
$52.29
Kazuul's Fury+1% Synergy
$0.63
Gruul Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.15
Game Trail-1% Synergy
$0.24
Cavern of Souls-1% Synergy
$49.31
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.12
Wooded Ridgeline-2% Synergy
$0.25
Spire Garden-3% Synergy
$2.20
Stomping Ground-4% Synergy
$6.94
Rockfall Vale-4% Synergy
$2.19
Command Tower-5% Synergy
$0.25
Myriad Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.33
Bala Ged Recovery-5% Synergy
$7.05
Sheltered Thicket-6% Synergy
$0.27
Karplusan Forest-7% Synergy
$0.46
Terramorphic Expanse-7% Synergy
$0.16
Copperline Gorge-7% Synergy
$0.47
Fabled Passage-9% Synergy
$3.30
Cragcrown Pathway-10% Synergy
$2.77
Commercial District-14% Synergy
$7.86
Cinder Glade-18% Synergy
$0.27
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