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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Origin of Metalbending
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Animal Attendant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ba Sing Se
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Shared Roots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
82%inclusion265 decks325 decks
70%synergy
Invigorating Surge
72%inclusion234 decks325 decks
69%synergy
Hardened Scales
80%inclusion259 decks325 decks
66%synergy
Inspiring Call
76%inclusion246 decks325 decks
63%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
66%inclusion216 decks325 decks
59%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
63%inclusion206 decks325 decks
57%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
61%inclusion197 decks325 decks
55%synergy
Visions of Dominance
55%inclusion179 decks325 decks
54%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
73%inclusion236 decks325 decks
53%synergy
Evolution Sage
64%inclusion209 decks325 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Ram Through
69%inclusion225 decks325 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion218 decks325 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
67%inclusion217 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Branching Evolution
61%inclusion198 decks325 decks
50%synergy
Elvish Mystic
59%inclusion192 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Managorger Hydra
57%inclusion185 decks325 decks
47%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
54%inclusion175 decks325 decks
46%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
53%inclusion152 decks288 decks
49%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
53%inclusion171 decks325 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Animus
51%inclusion166 decks325 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Duskshell Crawler
50%inclusion162 decks325 decks
47%synergy
Incubation Druid
49%inclusion159 decks325 decks
44%synergy
Gyre Sage
47%inclusion153 decks325 decks
41%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
47%inclusion152 decks325 decks
44%synergy
Loyal Guardian
47%inclusion152 decks325 decks
43%synergy
Oran-Rief Ooze
45%inclusion147 decks325 decks
43%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
45%inclusion145 decks325 decks
28%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
43%inclusion140 decks325 decks
34%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
43%inclusion139 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
39%inclusion128 decks325 decks
25%synergy
Evolution Witness
39%inclusion112 decks290 decks
35%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
37%inclusion112 decks300 decks
29%synergy
Verdurous Gearhulk
37%inclusion121 decks325 decks
36%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
37%inclusion120 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
34%inclusion103 decks300 decks
33%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
34%inclusion110 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Arbor Elf
34%inclusion109 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
34%inclusion109 decks325 decks
28%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
30%inclusion99 decks325 decks
25%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
27%inclusion89 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Predator Ooze
27%inclusion88 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
24%inclusion79 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion69 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
24%inclusion77 decks325 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
23%inclusion76 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Railway Brawler
23%inclusion70 decks300 decks
18%synergy
Cytoplast Root-Kin
23%inclusion74 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Ouroboroid
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Fertilid
22%inclusion71 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Mightmare
21%inclusion67 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Vigor
20%inclusion65 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Deepwood Denizen
19%inclusion63 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion61 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Cankerbloom
18%inclusion60 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
18%inclusion55 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Biophagus
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion56 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
17%inclusion56 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Ascendant Acolyte
17%inclusion55 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Avabruck Caretaker
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Ulvenwald Tracker
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Skinner
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Tyrant Guard
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Pridemalkin
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Ochre Jelly
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion164 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion150 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
44%inclusion142 decks325 decks
42%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion138 decks325 decks
-16%synergy
Gaea's Gift
40%inclusion130 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Hunter's Insight
34%inclusion109 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Gift of the Viper
31%inclusion89 decks288 decks
23%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
30%inclusion98 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
27%inclusion86 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion78 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
23%inclusion74 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
20%inclusion65 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Ranger's Guile
13%inclusion41 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Arbor Armament
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion33 decks325 decks
-10%synergy
Titanic Brawl
10%inclusion32 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Naturalize
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
-11%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Stony Strength
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Lifecrafter's Gift
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Trash the Town
7.3%inclusion22 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Bite Down
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Withstand Death
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Momentous Fall
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Blossoming Defense
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Sheltering Word
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Signature Slam
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
-13%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Horrid Vigor
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion156 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
47%inclusion154 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion124 decks325 decks
-14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion101 decks325 decks
-8%synergy
Harmonize
25%inclusion82 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Courage in Crisis
25%inclusion81 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Smell Fear
25%inclusion80 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion79 decks325 decks
-13%synergy
Scale the Heights
22%inclusion72 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Season of Gathering
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Might
18%inclusion60 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion56 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion52 decks325 decks
-12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion39 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Soul's Majesty
10%inclusion32 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Increasing Savagery
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Outmuscle
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
-7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
-11%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Thirsting Roots
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
-11%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
-14%synergy
Hunter's Edge
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Longstalk Brawl
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Hunt the Weak
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Broken Bond
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
49%inclusion160 decks325 decks
41%synergy
The Ozolith
43%inclusion141 decks325 decks
36%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion108 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Harness
32%inclusion103 decks325 decks
31%synergy
The Earth Crystal
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Emerald Medallion
27%inclusion87 decks325 decks
-16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion82 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion64 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Armory of Iroas
19%inclusion63 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion47 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Kalonia
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion38 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Bow of Nylea
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion28 decks325 decks
-16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Hours
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Implement of Ferocity
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Bone Sabres
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Zephyr Boots
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
-12%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fight Rigging
50%inclusion162 decks325 decks
48%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
43%inclusion139 decks325 decks
40%synergy
Unnatural Growth
42%inclusion137 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Roaring Earth
42%inclusion137 decks325 decks
39%synergy
Hydra's Growth
41%inclusion132 decks325 decks
34%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion125 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
31%inclusion101 decks325 decks
27%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
30%inclusion80 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
29%inclusion93 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Guardian Project
29%inclusion93 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Forced Adaptation
28%inclusion91 decks325 decks
26%synergy
Doubling Season
24%inclusion78 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion71 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Colossal Majesty
21%inclusion67 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
20%inclusion66 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Master Chef
17%inclusion56 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Snake Umbra
17%inclusion55 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
16%inclusion41 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Loading Zone
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
16%inclusion51 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
15%inclusion50 decks325 decks
-7%synergy
New Horizons
15%inclusion50 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
14%inclusion47 decks325 decks
-24%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Alpha Authority
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Predatory Hunger
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
10%inclusion32 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Season of Growth
8.6%inclusion28 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Growth
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Cover
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
6.9%inclusion22 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of Ferocity
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
41%inclusion132 decks325 decks
39%synergy
Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
26%inclusion83 decks325 decks
25%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
18%inclusion59 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
-14%synergy
Utility Lands
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
56%inclusion183 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion167 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
43%inclusion140 decks325 decks
43%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
33%inclusion106 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
26%inclusion85 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
24%inclusion79 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion78 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Forge of Heroes
22%inclusion71 decks325 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion65 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion56 decks325 decks
-15%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
15%inclusion48 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
-7%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion32 decks325 decks
-18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
-17%synergy
Nesting Grounds
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Slippery Karst
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion249 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
23%inclusion74 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Moss Diamond
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion320 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
44%inclusion142 decks325 decks
42%synergy
Opal Palace
32%inclusion104 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion69 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion61 decks325 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion39 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Cave of Temptation
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
-7%synergy
Captivating Cave
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
5%synergy