Pako, Arcane Retriever
$0.74
$0.74Legendary 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
#4812
Current Rank
#4665
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Pako, Arcane Retriever.
CANINE COMMANDER | Lorehold VS Yoshimaru VS Pako & Haldan VS Muerra
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
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.
Hobbit Hole+99% Synergy
$0.27
Desert Were-Worm+97% Synergy
$0.38
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Pako, Arcane Retriever's abilities and overall game plan.
Branching Evolution+44% Synergy
$8.12
Equilibrium Adept+37% Synergy
$0.14
Ainok Wayfarer+37% Synergy
$0.22
Enduring Courage+36% Synergy
$3.21
Cartouche of Strength+36% Synergy
$0.24
District Mascot+35% Synergy
$0.35
Fangs of Kalonia+34% Synergy
$0.32
Ancient Animus+34% Synergy
$0.30
Hydra's Growth+34% Synergy
$1.69
Overprotect+31% Synergy
$2.04
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Pako, Arcane Retriever decks.
Chandra's Ignition+30% Synergy
$8.95
Utopia Sprawl+29% Synergy
$1.83
Harmonize+25% Synergy
$0.30
Wild Growth+25% Synergy
$0.65
Beast Within+11% Synergy
$0.73
Farseek+9% Synergy
$0.45
Nature's Lore+4% Synergy
$3.09
Rhythm of the Wild+3% Synergy
$5.61
Rampant Growth0% Synergy
$0.63
Cultivate-1% Synergy
$0.39
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jeska's Will+14% Synergy
$38.23
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale+5% Synergy
$3069.50
Seedborn Muse+4% Synergy
$18.27
Gamble+2% Synergy
$16.83
Mana Vault+0% Synergy
$120.46
Gaea's Cradle0% Synergy
$1638.52
The One Ring0% Synergy
$121.57
Ancient Tomb-3% Synergy
$133.20
Crop Rotation-3% Synergy
$3.86
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Pako, Arcane Retriever's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Loki, God of Lies+99% Synergy
$1.17
Bolt Hound+31% Synergy
$0.25
Mowu, Loyal Companion+31% Synergy
$0.19
Trade Route Envoy+31% Synergy
$0.18
Zurgo's Vanguard+31% Synergy
$0.26
Traveling Botanist+31% Synergy
$0.22
Arbor Adherent+30% Synergy
$2.55
Goldhound+25% Synergy
$0.19
Greater Tanuki+25% Synergy
$0.28
Hound of Griselbrand+21% Synergy
$0.29
Bayou Groff+21% Synergy
$0.13
Pyre Hound+21% Synergy
$0.17
Arcbound Tracker+20% Synergy
$0.22
Akoum Hellhound+20% Synergy
$0.19
Longshot Squad+15% Synergy
$0.13
Spider-Ham, Peter Porker+14% Synergy
$0.94
Kami of Whispered Hopes+12% Synergy
$4.77
Managorger Hydra+11% Synergy
$1.50
Slumbering Cerberus+11% Synergy
$0.17
Goliath Daydreamer+10% Synergy
$0.27
Forgotten Ancient+10% Synergy
$0.34
Igneous Cur+10% Synergy
$0.20
Mongrel Pack+10% Synergy
$0.99
Underworld Rage-Hound+10% Synergy
$0.20
Ashmouth Hound+10% Synergy
$0.08
Scrapwork Mutt+10% Synergy
$0.28
Tesak, Judith's Hellhound+10% Synergy
$0.31
Bristlepack Sentry+10% Synergy
$0.17
Pir, Imaginative Rascal+10% Synergy
$4.61
Lavaleaper+10% Synergy
$0.34
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar+10% Synergy
$4.76
Scythecat Cub+9% Synergy
$25.31
Vibrance+9% Synergy
$2.91
Armorcraft Judge+9% Synergy
$0.17
Ulasht, the Hate Seed+9% Synergy
$0.29
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos+9% Synergy
$0.43
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade+8% Synergy
$0.99
Packsong Pup+8% Synergy
$0.37
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers+8% Synergy
$2.90
Cemetery Prowler+8% Synergy
$5.82
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+7% Synergy
$42.59
Hollowhenge Overlord+7% Synergy
$13.09
Vexing Shusher+6% Synergy
$6.21
Evolution Sage+6% Synergy
$2.60
Arbor Elf+4% Synergy
$0.61
Orcish Lumberjack+3% Synergy
$0.98
Birds of Paradise+2% Synergy
$9.78
Delighted Halfling+1% Synergy
$30.21
Sakura-Tribe Elder-7% Synergy
$0.30
Goblin Anarchomancer-12% Synergy
$1.28
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Pako, Arcane Retriever safe.
Entish Restoration+26% Synergy
$3.36
Hunter's Insight+25% Synergy
$0.48
Psychotic Fury+24% Synergy
$0.84
Charge Through+19% Synergy
$0.28
Nature's Claim+19% Synergy
$1.44
Snakeskin Veil+19% Synergy
$0.27
Lightning Bolt+17% Synergy
$0.98
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+16% Synergy
$50.53
Temur Battle Rage+16% Synergy
$0.28
Barge In+15% Synergy
$0.12
Noxious Revival+15% Synergy
$7.51
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+11% Synergy
$5.39
Raking Claws+10% Synergy
$0.25
Tibalt's Trickery+10% Synergy
$11.94
Thrill of Possibility+9% Synergy
$0.28
Heritage Reclamation+9% Synergy
$0.36
Frantic Confrontation+9% Synergy
$0.26
Veil of Summer+8% Synergy
$4.46
Bite Down+8% Synergy
$0.26
Royal Treatment+7% Synergy
$0.29
Guttural Response+7% Synergy
$1.40
Inscription of Abundance+7% Synergy
$0.38
Wrap in Vigor+7% Synergy
$1.44
Piercing Exhale+6% Synergy
$0.17
Valakut Awakening+5% Synergy
$16.85
Khalni Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.52
Leeching Bite+5% Synergy
$0.09
Pack's Favor+5% Synergy
$0.08
Unnatural Predation+5% Synergy
$0.07
Hunger of the Howlpack+5% Synergy
$0.16
Massive Might+5% Synergy
$0.12
Warriors' Lesson+5% Synergy
$0.17
Fog+5% Synergy
$1.83
Might of the Meek+4% Synergy
$0.19
Harrow+4% Synergy
$0.35
Cycle of Renewal+4% Synergy
$0.32
Archdruid's Charm+3% Synergy
$9.46
Autumn's Veil+3% Synergy
$0.57
Deflecting Swat+2% Synergy
$70.71
Ancient Grudge+2% Synergy
$0.24
Desperate Ritual+1% Synergy
$7.29
Return to Nature+1% Synergy
$0.33
Starstorm+0% Synergy
$0.32
Fling+0% Synergy
$0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker+0% Synergy
$2.60
Abrade0% Synergy
$0.33
Tyvar's Stand0% Synergy
$1.27
Krosan Grip-2% Synergy
$1.74
Chaos Warp-9% Synergy
$0.32
Heroic Intervention-22% Synergy
$15.45
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Pako, Arcane Retriever's game plan and control the board.
Relentless Assault+22% Synergy
$4.25
Explore+20% Synergy
$0.24
Rishkar's Expertise+15% Synergy
$4.76
Impolite Entrance+10% Synergy
$0.37
Mob Rule+9% Synergy
$3.13
Faithless Looting+9% Synergy
$0.37
Cathartic Reunion+9% Synergy
$0.22
Three Visits+9% Synergy
$5.83
Bumi Bash+8% Synergy
$0.09
Life's Legacy+8% Synergy
$5.58
Hunter's Prowess+8% Synergy
$0.43
Shatterskull Smashing+7% Synergy
$8.87
Regrowth+7% Synergy
$0.46
Ultimate Magic: Meteor+6% Synergy
$0.27
Rhino's Rampage+6% Synergy
$0.25
Chain of Acid+5% Synergy
$0.32
Threaten+5% Synergy
$0.27
Mark of Mutiny+5% Synergy
$0.23
Elemental Appeal+5% Synergy
$0.34
Flame Rift+5% Synergy
$0.31
Call for Aid+5% Synergy
$0.37
Fear, Fire, Foes!+5% Synergy
$0.22
Overcome+5% Synergy
$0.13
Anger of the Gods+4% Synergy
$0.42
Feral Encounter+4% Synergy
$0.25
Adventurous Impulse+4% Synergy
$0.19
Atraxa's Fall+4% Synergy
$0.21
Abundant Harvest+4% Synergy
$0.23
Skyshroud Claim+4% Synergy
$0.79
Ground Assault+4% Synergy
$0.08
Kodama's Reach+4% Synergy
$1.85
Rabid Bite+4% Synergy
$0.13
Primal Growth+4% Synergy
$1.13
Thud+4% Synergy
$0.72
Wheel of Misfortune+4% Synergy
$8.25
Crash Through+4% Synergy
$0.12
Reap the Past+3% Synergy
$0.37
Flare of Cultivation+3% Synergy
$0.56
Overrun+2% Synergy
$0.31
Primal Might+2% Synergy
$0.25
Seize the Day+2% Synergy
$1.96
Crackle with Power+1% Synergy
$8.41
Shared Roots+1% Synergy
$0.40
Last March of the Ents+1% Synergy
$23.75
Escape to the Wilds-1% Synergy
$0.33
Vandalblast-2% Synergy
$1.47
Chain Reaction-2% Synergy
$0.29
Hull Breach-3% Synergy
$0.29
Decimate-6% Synergy
$0.29
Blasphemous Act-17% Synergy
$0.93
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Power Fist+27% Synergy
$14.86
Whispersilk Cloak+24% Synergy
$2.14
Doors of Durin+16% Synergy
$0.45
Shadowspear+16% Synergy
$35.56
Sword of Light and Shadow+15% Synergy
$13.84
Lightning Greaves+15% Synergy
$4.61
Sword of Wealth and Power+15% Synergy
$22.12
Icon of Ancestry+15% Synergy
$0.37
Silver Shroud Costume+15% Synergy
$12.89
Sword of Feast and Famine+13% Synergy
$40.57
The Ozolith+12% Synergy
$64.30
Lightning Spear+10% Synergy
$0.18
Sword of War and Peace+10% Synergy
$10.51
Sword of Fire and Ice+9% Synergy
$48.75
Mithril Coat+9% Synergy
$31.66
Wand of Wonder+9% Synergy
$1.90
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+8% Synergy
$6.94
Subway Train+8% Synergy
$0.16
The Skullspore Nexus+7% Synergy
$11.50
The Earth Crystal+7% Synergy
$14.23
Long-Range Sensor+6% Synergy
$0.27
Herald's Horn+6% Synergy
$5.74
Ornate Kanzashi+5% Synergy
$0.50
Fireforger's Puzzleknot+5% Synergy
$0.11
Thought Dissector+5% Synergy
$0.32
Vial of Dragonfire+5% Synergy
$0.11
Woodweaver's Puzzleknot+5% Synergy
$0.08
Sparring Collar+5% Synergy
$0.19
Viridian Claw+5% Synergy
$0.17
Renegade Freighter+5% Synergy
$0.10
Belbe's Portal+5% Synergy
$1.65
Chitterspitter+5% Synergy
$0.45
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree+5% Synergy
$0.66
Mobile Garrison+5% Synergy
$0.29
Sundial of the Infinite+5% Synergy
$12.89
Maze Skullbomb+5% Synergy
$0.21
Font of Mythos+5% Synergy
$15.27
Fractal Harness+4% Synergy
$0.27
Chaos Wand+4% Synergy
$0.39
Bag of Holding+4% Synergy
$0.29
Sword of Truth and Justice+4% Synergy
$33.38
Swiftfoot Boots+4% Synergy
$2.32
Urabrask's Forge+4% Synergy
$1.17
Sensei's Divining Top+3% Synergy
$42.20
Banner of Kinship+3% Synergy
$8.64
Ashnod's Altar+2% Synergy
$16.65
The Fire Crystal+2% Synergy
$6.77
Lifecrafter's Bestiary+2% Synergy
$0.33
The Great Henge+1% Synergy
$65.96
Ruby Medallion+1% Synergy
$14.30
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Pako, Arcane Retriever's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Rancor+29% Synergy
$1.67
Kenrith's Transformation+24% Synergy
$1.07
Hardened Scales+22% Synergy
$3.89
Dragon Fangs+20% Synergy
$0.24
Innkeeper's Talent+15% Synergy
$9.40
Canopy Cover+14% Synergy
$2.74
Fertile Ground+12% Synergy
$0.30
Carapace+10% Synergy
$0.16
Heartbeat of Spring+10% Synergy
$4.13
Fires of Yavimaya+9% Synergy
$0.64
Audacity+8% Synergy
$0.34
Wilderness Reclamation+8% Synergy
$3.76
Court of Garenbrig+7% Synergy
$16.48
Sticky Fingers+7% Synergy
$0.29
Howling Moon+6% Synergy
$2.40
Burgeoning+6% Synergy
$33.34
Triple Triad+6% Synergy
$0.39
Ooze Flux+5% Synergy
$0.27
Temur Runemark+5% Synergy
$0.05
Dust Corona+5% Synergy
$0.26
Loading Zone+5% Synergy
$1.88
Squirrel Nest+5% Synergy
$0.31
Gaea's Anthem+5% Synergy
$0.32
Case of the Trampled Garden+4% Synergy
$0.20
Gift of Paradise+4% Synergy
$0.29
Feed the Pack+4% Synergy
$0.44
Compost+4% Synergy
$1.88
Vow of Wildness+4% Synergy
$0.20
Setessan Training+4% Synergy
$0.17
Runes of the Deus+4% Synergy
$0.34
Leyline of Combustion+4% Synergy
$0.59
Stolen Strategy+4% Synergy
$0.38
Strong Back+3% Synergy
$1.97
Stocking the Pantry+3% Synergy
$0.32
One with the Kami+3% Synergy
$0.39
Flameshadow Conjuring+3% Synergy
$3.91
Ordeal of Nylea+3% Synergy
$0.11
Alpha Authority+2% Synergy
$2.17
Exploration+2% Synergy
$31.78
Howlpack Resurgence+1% Synergy
$0.32
Bear Umbra+1% Synergy
$13.88
Shadow in the Warp+1% Synergy
$18.36
Terrasymbiosis0% Synergy
$9.98
Sylvan Library0% Synergy
$27.84
Thickest in the Thicket-2% Synergy
$0.58
Doubling Season-3% Synergy
$33.70
Aggravated Assault-5% Synergy
$35.79
Guardian Project-6% Synergy
$13.89
Warstorm Surge-7% Synergy
$1.38
Garruk's Uprising-12% Synergy
$0.52
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Pako, Arcane Retriever to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter+10% Synergy
$0.27
Domri, Anarch of Bolas+5% Synergy
$1.22
Nissa, Nature's Artisan+5% Synergy
$1.13
Garruk Wildspeaker+4% Synergy
$2.73
Domri, Chaos Bringer+4% Synergy
$0.60
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+4% Synergy
$6.06
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes+2% Synergy
$3.41
Arlinn Kord+2% Synergy
$1.37
Xenagos, the Reveler+1% Synergy
$2.17
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+19% Synergy
$0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+16% Synergy
$17.76
Animal Sanctuary+10% Synergy
$3.75
Skarrg, the Rage Pits+10% Synergy
$1.49
Fungal Reaches+9% Synergy
$0.14
Tyrite Sanctum+7% Synergy
$3.07
Karn's Bastion+6% Synergy
$1.87
Scavenger Grounds+6% Synergy
$0.27
Heart of Yavimaya+5% Synergy
$5.02
Command Beacon+4% Synergy
$10.18
Dwarven Ruins+4% Synergy
$0.69
Access Tunnel+4% Synergy
$0.39
Arena+4% Synergy
$5.78
Kher Keep+4% Synergy
$0.32
Yavimaya Hollow+3% Synergy
$82.47
Khalni Garden+3% Synergy
$1.06
Llanowar Reborn+3% Synergy
$0.31
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
$9.57
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle+3% Synergy
$19.31
Crystal Vein+2% Synergy
$8.85
Arena of Glory+1% Synergy
$8.17
Boseiju, Who Endures+0% Synergy
$51.21
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+0% Synergy
$0.38
Forgotten Cave+0% Synergy
$0.32
Tranquil Thicket+0% Synergy
$0.26
Castle Garenbrig-3% Synergy
$8.82
Temple of the False God-3% Synergy
$0.29
Raging Ravine-4% Synergy
$0.23
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$3.79
Mosswort Bridge-10% Synergy
$0.36
Kessig Wolf Run-10% Synergy
$0.39
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Loki's Scepter+99% Synergy
$3.78
Gruul Locket+14% Synergy
$0.17
Pillar of Origins+5% Synergy
$0.51
Heraldic Banner+4% Synergy
$0.35
Patchwork Banner+1% Synergy
$3.34
Lotus Petal0% Synergy
$35.13
Cursed Mirror0% Synergy
$0.49
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
$0.26
Gruul Signet-1% Synergy
$0.48
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
$0.60
Talisman of Impulse-11% Synergy
$0.37
Sol Ring-19% Synergy
$1.57
Lands
The mana base foundation for Pako, Arcane Retriever decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Opal Palace+12% Synergy
$0.33
Exotic Orchard+11% Synergy
$0.19
Gruul Turf+11% Synergy
$0.65
Guildmages' Forum+10% Synergy
$0.35
Timber Gorge+8% Synergy
$0.22
Shatterskull Smashing+7% Synergy
$8.87
Rootbound Crag+6% Synergy
$0.37
Vibrant Cityscape+5% Synergy
$0.29
Valakut Awakening+5% Synergy
$16.85
Khalni Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.52
Wooded Foothills+4% Synergy
$19.60
Fire-Lit Thicket+4% Synergy
$8.19
Shivan Oasis+4% Synergy
$0.19
Rugged Highlands+3% Synergy
$0.18
Path of Ancestry+3% Synergy
$0.26
Highland Forest+3% Synergy
$0.42
Mountain+3% Synergy
$0.09
Racers' Ring+2% Synergy
$0.23
Secluded Courtyard+2% Synergy
$0.33
Forest+2% Synergy
$0.08
Talon Gates of Madara+2% Synergy
$40.27
Taiga+2% Synergy
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.25
Thornspire Verge+1% Synergy
$5.24
Bristling Backwoods+1% Synergy
$0.29
Temple of Abandon+1% Synergy
$0.26
Kazandu Refuge+1% Synergy
$0.31
Kazuul's Fury+0% Synergy
$0.81
Gemstone Caverns+0% Synergy
$60.16
Gruul Guildgate+0% Synergy
$0.16
Mossfire Valley0% Synergy
$0.26
Cavern of Souls-1% Synergy
$49.30
Wooded Ridgeline-1% Synergy
$0.32
Game Trail-2% Synergy
$0.27
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.25
Bala Ged Recovery-4% Synergy
$6.91
Spire Garden-4% Synergy
$6.73
Myriad Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.24
Rockfall Vale-5% Synergy
$3.08
Sheltered Thicket-6% Synergy
$0.18
Stomping Ground-7% Synergy
$6.89
Copperline Gorge-7% Synergy
$0.67
Command Tower-9% Synergy
$0.30
Fabled Passage-9% Synergy
$1.12
Karplusan Forest-9% Synergy
$0.46
Cragcrown Pathway-10% Synergy
$2.85
Commercial District-14% Synergy
$8.36
Cinder Glade-19% Synergy
$0.30
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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Maester Seymour
Shalai and Hallar