Mowu, Loyal Companion (Commander) - Core

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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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Animal Attendant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Ba Sing Se
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
82%inclusion271 decks331 decks
70%synergy
Invigorating Surge
72%inclusion239 decks331 decks
69%synergy
Hardened Scales
80%inclusion266 decks331 decks
66%synergy
Inspiring Call
76%inclusion250 decks331 decks
63%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
67%inclusion221 decks331 decks
59%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
64%inclusion211 decks331 decks
57%synergy
Visions of Dominance
56%inclusion187 decks331 decks
55%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
60%inclusion200 decks331 decks
55%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
73%inclusion240 decks331 decks
54%synergy
Evolution Sage
65%inclusion216 decks331 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Ram Through
69%inclusion229 decks331 decks
47%synergy
Llanowar Elves
68%inclusion224 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion220 decks331 decks
34%synergy
Branching Evolution
60%inclusion200 decks331 decks
50%synergy
Elvish Mystic
60%inclusion199 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Managorger Hydra
56%inclusion187 decks331 decks
46%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
54%inclusion178 decks331 decks
46%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
53%inclusion153 decks287 decks
49%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
53%inclusion175 decks331 decks
43%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
51%inclusion170 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Duskshell Crawler
50%inclusion166 decks331 decks
47%synergy
Incubation Druid
50%inclusion164 decks331 decks
44%synergy
Gyre Sage
48%inclusion159 decks331 decks
41%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
46%inclusion153 decks331 decks
44%synergy
Loyal Guardian
46%inclusion153 decks331 decks
43%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
45%inclusion150 decks331 decks
29%synergy
Oran-Rief Ooze
45%inclusion149 decks331 decks
42%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
44%inclusion145 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
42%inclusion139 decks331 decks
33%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
39%inclusion130 decks331 decks
25%synergy
Evolution Witness
39%inclusion113 decks289 decks
35%synergy
Verdurous Gearhulk
38%inclusion126 decks331 decks
37%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
37%inclusion124 decks331 decks
31%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
37%inclusion112 decks299 decks
29%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
35%inclusion105 decks299 decks
33%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
34%inclusion113 decks331 decks
29%synergy
Arbor Elf
34%inclusion112 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
33%inclusion110 decks331 decks
27%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
31%inclusion101 decks331 decks
25%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
27%inclusion91 decks331 decks
24%synergy
Predator Ooze
27%inclusion88 decks331 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion71 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
24%inclusion80 decks331 decks
24%synergy
Railway Brawler
23%inclusion70 decks299 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
23%inclusion77 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
23%inclusion77 decks331 decks
21%synergy
Cytoplast Root-Kin
23%inclusion75 decks331 decks
22%synergy
Ouroboroid
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Fertilid
22%inclusion73 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Mightmare
21%inclusion70 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Vigor
20%inclusion66 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
19%inclusion39 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Deepwood Denizen
19%inclusion62 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion61 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion61 decks331 decks
-5%synergy
Cankerbloom
18%inclusion61 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
18%inclusion55 decks299 decks
13%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
18%inclusion60 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Biophagus
18%inclusion58 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
17%inclusion57 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Ascendant Acolyte
17%inclusion57 decks331 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion56 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Avabruck Caretaker
15%inclusion49 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Ulvenwald Tracker
15%inclusion48 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Skinner
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Tyrant Guard
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
13%inclusion44 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Ochre Jelly
13%inclusion44 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Pridemalkin
13%inclusion43 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Ancient Animus
51%inclusion170 decks331 decks
48%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion153 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion144 decks331 decks
-15%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
44%inclusion144 decks331 decks
41%synergy
Gaea's Gift
40%inclusion134 decks331 decks
29%synergy
Hunter's Insight
34%inclusion114 decks331 decks
21%synergy
Gift of the Viper
31%inclusion88 decks287 decks
22%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
31%inclusion101 decks331 decks
29%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
28%inclusion88 decks319 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion81 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
24%inclusion78 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
21%inclusion68 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion46 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion39 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion42 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Ranger's Guile
12%inclusion40 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion35 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Arbor Armament
11%inclusion35 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion33 decks331 decks
-10%synergy
Naturalize
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Titanic Brawl
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
-12%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Trash the Town
7.4%inclusion22 decks299 decks
5%synergy
Stony Strength
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Gift
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Bite Down
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Withstand Death
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
-12%synergy
Blossoming Defense
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Momentous Fall
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltering Word
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Signature Slam
5.9%inclusion17 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Horrid Vigor
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Defend the Rider
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion162 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
48%inclusion159 decks331 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion129 decks331 decks
-13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion103 decks331 decks
-8%synergy
Harmonize
25%inclusion83 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion83 decks331 decks
-12%synergy
Courage in Crisis
25%inclusion82 decks331 decks
23%synergy
Smell Fear
24%inclusion81 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Scale the Heights
23%inclusion75 decks331 decks
21%synergy
Soul's Might
19%inclusion62 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Season of Gathering
19%inclusion49 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion56 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion51 decks331 decks
-13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
14%inclusion47 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
11%inclusion35 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Increasing Savagery
10%inclusion33 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Outmuscle
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
-11%synergy
Thirsting Roots
8.2%inclusion27 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.2%inclusion27 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
-11%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
-14%synergy
Broken Bond
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Longstalk Brawl
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Edge
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Hunt the Weak
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
49%inclusion163 decks331 decks
41%synergy
The Ozolith
44%inclusion144 decks331 decks
36%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion110 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Harness
32%inclusion107 decks331 decks
32%synergy
The Earth Crystal
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Emerald Medallion
27%inclusion88 decks331 decks
-16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion82 decks331 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion66 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Armory of Iroas
19%inclusion64 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion48 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Kalonia
13%inclusion44 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion39 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Bow of Nylea
9.1%inclusion30 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
-15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Hours
8.2%inclusion27 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Bone Sabres
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Implement of Ferocity
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Zephyr Boots
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
-12%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fight Rigging
50%inclusion166 decks331 decks
48%synergy
Roaring Earth
43%inclusion142 decks331 decks
39%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
43%inclusion141 decks331 decks
40%synergy
Unnatural Growth
42%inclusion140 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Hydra's Growth
42%inclusion138 decks331 decks
35%synergy
Wild Growth
39%inclusion130 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
31%inclusion104 decks331 decks
27%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
31%inclusion81 decks263 decks
24%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
29%inclusion97 decks331 decks
24%synergy
Guardian Project
28%inclusion93 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Forced Adaptation
28%inclusion92 decks331 decks
26%synergy
Doubling Season
24%inclusion78 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion72 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion68 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
21%inclusion68 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Master Chef
17%inclusion57 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Snake Umbra
16%inclusion54 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Primal Vigor
15%inclusion51 decks331 decks
12%synergy
New Horizons
15%inclusion51 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
15%inclusion50 decks331 decks
-8%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
15%inclusion38 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
15%inclusion49 decks331 decks
-24%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Predatory Hunger
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Alpha Authority
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
10%inclusion33 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Bear Umbra
9.1%inclusion30 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Season of Growth
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Grafted Growth
7.9%inclusion26 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Cover
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
6.6%inclusion21 decks319 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of Ferocity
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
42%inclusion139 decks331 decks
41%synergy
Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
25%inclusion84 decks331 decks
25%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
18%inclusion60 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
12%inclusion40 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
-14%synergy
Utility Lands
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
56%inclusion187 decks331 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion169 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
43%inclusion142 decks331 decks
42%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
33%inclusion108 decks331 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
27%inclusion89 decks331 decks
23%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion82 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion81 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Forge of Heroes
21%inclusion71 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion65 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion58 decks331 decks
-15%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
15%inclusion48 decks331 decks
10%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion35 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion33 decks331 decks
-17%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
-19%synergy
Nesting Grounds
9.1%inclusion30 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Slippery Karst
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion251 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
23%inclusion75 decks331 decks
-5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Moss Diamond
7.9%inclusion26 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion325 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
44%inclusion144 decks331 decks
41%synergy
Opal Palace
32%inclusion107 decks331 decks
29%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion71 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion63 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion44 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion42 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion40 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion40 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Cave of Temptation
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion26 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Captivating Cave
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
5%synergy