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
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ba Sing Se
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Shared Roots
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
82%inclusion266 decks324 decks
71%synergy
Invigorating Surge
72%inclusion232 decks324 decks
68%synergy
Hardened Scales
80%inclusion258 decks324 decks
66%synergy
Inspiring Call
76%inclusion247 decks324 decks
63%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
66%inclusion214 decks324 decks
59%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
64%inclusion207 decks324 decks
57%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
61%inclusion198 decks324 decks
56%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
73%inclusion236 decks324 decks
54%synergy
Visions of Dominance
55%inclusion177 decks324 decks
53%synergy
Evolution Sage
65%inclusion209 decks324 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Ram Through
70%inclusion226 decks324 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion219 decks324 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
68%inclusion219 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Branching Evolution
62%inclusion200 decks324 decks
51%synergy
Elvish Mystic
60%inclusion193 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Managorger Hydra
57%inclusion185 decks324 decks
47%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
54%inclusion174 decks324 decks
46%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
53%inclusion172 decks324 decks
43%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
52%inclusion153 decks292 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Animus
51%inclusion165 decks324 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Duskshell Crawler
51%inclusion164 decks324 decks
48%synergy
Incubation Druid
49%inclusion159 decks324 decks
44%synergy
Gyre Sage
48%inclusion154 decks324 decks
41%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
47%inclusion152 decks324 decks
44%synergy
Loyal Guardian
47%inclusion152 decks324 decks
43%synergy
Oran-Rief Ooze
45%inclusion147 decks324 decks
43%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
44%inclusion144 decks324 decks
28%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
44%inclusion142 decks324 decks
35%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
43%inclusion139 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
40%inclusion129 decks324 decks
25%synergy
Evolution Witness
39%inclusion114 decks294 decks
35%synergy
Verdurous Gearhulk
38%inclusion123 decks324 decks
37%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
37%inclusion120 decks324 decks
30%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
37%inclusion112 decks304 decks
28%synergy
Arbor Elf
34%inclusion110 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
34%inclusion103 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
33%inclusion108 decks324 decks
27%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
33%inclusion107 decks324 decks
28%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
31%inclusion99 decks324 decks
25%synergy
Predator Ooze
28%inclusion90 decks324 decks
25%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
27%inclusion89 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
25%inclusion80 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion70 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
24%inclusion77 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Cytoplast Root-Kin
23%inclusion75 decks324 decks
23%synergy
Railway Brawler
23%inclusion70 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
23%inclusion74 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Fertilid
23%inclusion73 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Ouroboroid
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Mightmare
21%inclusion67 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Deepwood Denizen
20%inclusion65 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Vigor
20%inclusion65 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
20%inclusion41 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion61 decks324 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Cankerbloom
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
18%inclusion56 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Biophagus
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion55 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Ascendant Acolyte
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Avabruck Caretaker
15%inclusion48 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Ulvenwald Tracker
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Skinner
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Tyrant Guard
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Pridemalkin
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Ochre Jelly
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
51%inclusion165 decks324 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion150 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
44%inclusion142 decks324 decks
42%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion137 decks324 decks
-16%synergy
Gaea's Gift
39%inclusion127 decks324 decks
28%synergy
Hunter's Insight
34%inclusion110 decks324 decks
21%synergy
Gift of the Viper
31%inclusion90 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
30%inclusion98 decks324 decks
29%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
27%inclusion86 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion78 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
23%inclusion74 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
20%inclusion65 decks324 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Ranger's Guile
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion38 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Arbor Armament
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Fog
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion33 decks324 decks
-10%synergy
Titanic Brawl
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Naturalize
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
-11%synergy
Lifecrafter's Gift
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Stony Strength
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Bite Down
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Trash the Town
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Withstand Death
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Momentous Fall
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Blossoming Defense
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Sheltering Word
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Harrow
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
-13%synergy
Signature Slam
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Horrid Vigor
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion155 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
48%inclusion155 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion122 decks324 decks
-15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion101 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Harmonize
26%inclusion83 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Smell Fear
25%inclusion81 decks324 decks
20%synergy
Courage in Crisis
25%inclusion80 decks324 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion79 decks324 decks
-13%synergy
Scale the Heights
21%inclusion69 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Season of Gathering
19%inclusion51 decks268 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Might
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion53 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
-12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion42 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Soul's Majesty
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Outmuscle
10%inclusion31 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Increasing Savagery
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
-12%synergy
Thirsting Roots
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
-11%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
-14%synergy
Longstalk Brawl
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Hunt the Weak
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Edge
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Broken Bond
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
5.0%inclusion13 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
49%inclusion159 decks324 decks
41%synergy
The Ozolith
44%inclusion142 decks324 decks
36%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion108 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Harness
31%inclusion102 decks324 decks
31%synergy
The Earth Crystal
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Emerald Medallion
27%inclusion86 decks324 decks
-16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion82 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion65 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Armory of Iroas
19%inclusion62 decks324 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion47 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Kalonia
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion39 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Bow of Nylea
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
-16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Hours
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Implement of Ferocity
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Bone Sabres
6.2%inclusion20 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Zephyr Boots
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Fight Rigging
50%inclusion162 decks324 decks
48%synergy
Unnatural Growth
42%inclusion137 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
42%inclusion137 decks324 decks
40%synergy
Roaring Earth
42%inclusion136 decks324 decks
38%synergy
Hydra's Growth
40%inclusion130 decks324 decks
33%synergy
Wild Growth
39%inclusion127 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
31%inclusion101 decks324 decks
27%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
31%inclusion82 decks268 decks
24%synergy
Guardian Project
30%inclusion96 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
28%inclusion91 decks324 decks
23%synergy
Forced Adaptation
28%inclusion90 decks324 decks
26%synergy
Doubling Season
24%inclusion79 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
23%inclusion73 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion67 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
21%inclusion67 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Snake Umbra
17%inclusion55 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Master Chef
17%inclusion55 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
16%inclusion42 decks258 decks
13%synergy
Primal Vigor
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
12%synergy
New Horizons
15%inclusion50 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
15%inclusion50 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
15%inclusion39 decks258 decks
13%synergy
Loading Zone
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
14%inclusion46 decks324 decks
-25%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Alpha Authority
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Predatory Hunger
11%inclusion36 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Bear Umbra
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Season of Growth
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Cover
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Growth
8.0%inclusion26 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of Ferocity
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.0%inclusion13 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
41%inclusion132 decks324 decks
40%synergy
Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
25%inclusion82 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
57%inclusion184 decks324 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion168 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
43%inclusion140 decks324 decks
43%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
33%inclusion106 decks324 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
26%inclusion83 decks324 decks
22%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion81 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion78 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Forge of Heroes
22%inclusion71 decks324 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion66 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion54 decks324 decks
-15%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
15%inclusion49 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
-18%synergy
Nesting Grounds
10%inclusion31 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
-17%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Slippery Karst
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion250 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
23%inclusion73 decks324 decks
-5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Moss Diamond
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion23 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion319 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
44%inclusion142 decks324 decks
42%synergy
Opal Palace
32%inclusion105 decks324 decks
29%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion70 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion59 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion42 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion43 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion41 decks324 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion41 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion39 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion37 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion36 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
10%synergy
Cave of Temptation
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
-7%synergy
Captivating Cave
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
5%synergy