Mowu, Loyal Companion (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Epic Fight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Shang-Chi, Martial Mentor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Feast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Restorative Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
84%inclusion253 decks301 decks
73%synergy
Invigorating Surge
73%inclusion220 decks301 decks
70%synergy
Hardened Scales
83%inclusion251 decks301 decks
69%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
69%inclusion208 decks301 decks
62%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
65%inclusion197 decks301 decks
59%synergy
Inspiring Call
72%inclusion218 decks301 decks
59%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
62%inclusion186 decks301 decks
58%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
61%inclusion185 decks301 decks
57%synergy
Branching Evolution
68%inclusion205 decks301 decks
57%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
63%inclusion191 decks301 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Snakeskin Veil
74%inclusion224 decks301 decks
54%synergy
Ram Through
71%inclusion214 decks301 decks
50%synergy
Llanowar Elves
71%inclusion213 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion211 decks301 decks
37%synergy
Evolution Sage
68%inclusion204 decks301 decks
54%synergy
Elvish Mystic
65%inclusion195 decks301 decks
19%synergy
Managorger Hydra
62%inclusion187 decks301 decks
53%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
59%inclusion179 decks301 decks
49%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
57%inclusion172 decks301 decks
50%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
56%inclusion168 decks301 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Defiler of Vigor
54%inclusion164 decks301 decks
40%synergy
Gyre Sage
53%inclusion161 decks301 decks
47%synergy
Loyal Guardian
51%inclusion155 decks301 decks
48%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
50%inclusion152 decks301 decks
47%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
50%inclusion152 decks301 decks
48%synergy
Oran-Rief Ooze
50%inclusion150 decks301 decks
48%synergy
Incubation Druid
48%inclusion145 decks301 decks
43%synergy
Evolution Witness
47%inclusion142 decks301 decks
43%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
46%inclusion137 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
46%inclusion137 decks301 decks
44%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
44%inclusion131 decks301 decks
36%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
44%inclusion131 decks301 decks
37%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
43%inclusion130 decks301 decks
34%synergy
Verdurous Gearhulk
39%inclusion118 decks301 decks
38%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
39%inclusion116 decks301 decks
23%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
34%inclusion103 decks301 decks
29%synergy
Ouroboroid
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Arbor Elf
33%inclusion100 decks301 decks
10%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
33%inclusion99 decks301 decks
28%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
33%inclusion99 decks301 decks
28%synergy
Railway Brawler
30%inclusion91 decks301 decks
25%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
29%inclusion86 decks301 decks
28%synergy
Predator Ooze
27%inclusion82 decks301 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
26%inclusion79 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Cytoplast Root-Kin
25%inclusion74 decks301 decks
24%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
24%inclusion73 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
23%inclusion69 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
23%inclusion69 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
22%inclusion42 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Vigor
22%inclusion67 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
21%inclusion64 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion61 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Warden of the Grove
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Fertilid
19%inclusion58 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Deepwood Denizen
19%inclusion58 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
19%inclusion58 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Biophagus
19%inclusion56 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Mightmare
18%inclusion55 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion55 decks301 decks
-5%synergy
Reclamation Sage
16%inclusion47 decks301 decks
-5%synergy
Cankerbloom
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Tyrant Guard
14%inclusion43 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Beast Whisperer
13%inclusion40 decks301 decks
-17%synergy
Avabruck Caretaker
13%inclusion40 decks301 decks
13%synergy
Ascendant Acolyte
13%inclusion40 decks301 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
13%inclusion40 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion37 decks301 decks
-14%synergy
Broodguard Elite
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion162 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
52%inclusion156 decks301 decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Gift
46%inclusion137 decks301 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Animus
42%inclusion127 decks301 decks
39%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion125 decks301 decks
-15%synergy
Gift of the Viper
37%inclusion112 decks301 decks
29%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
34%inclusion103 decks301 decks
32%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
33%inclusion99 decks301 decks
32%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion92 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Insight
31%inclusion92 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Return to Nature
23%inclusion70 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
23%inclusion70 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
20%inclusion61 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion54 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion35 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Silkguard
12%inclusion35 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Titanic Brawl
11%inclusion33 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Horrid Vigor
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Ranger's Guile
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Naturalize
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Trash the Town
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Armament
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion24 decks301 decks
-12%synergy
Fog
7.6%inclusion23 decks301 decks
-10%synergy
Withstand Death
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Momentous Fall
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Lifecrafter's Gift
6.6%inclusion20 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Strength of Will
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Signature Slam
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Bite Down
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Stony Strength
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Defense
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Glorious Decay
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
-12%synergy
Obscuring Haze
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
-2%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Visions of Dominance
54%inclusion164 decks301 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion120 decks301 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion119 decks301 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion87 decks301 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion81 decks301 decks
-11%synergy
Harmonize
26%inclusion78 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Germination Practicum
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Smell Fear
19%inclusion58 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Courage in Crisis
17%inclusion51 decks301 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion51 decks301 decks
-12%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion51 decks301 decks
-5%synergy
Soul's Might
16%inclusion49 decks301 decks
16%synergy
Season of Gathering
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Scale the Heights
15%inclusion44 decks301 decks
13%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
12%inclusion37 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
-4%synergy
Outmuscle
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
-11%synergy
Increasing Savagery
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Thirsting Roots
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Bushwhack
7.6%inclusion23 decks301 decks
-2%synergy
Soul's Majesty
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Mutant Chain Reaction
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.6%inclusion20 decks301 decks
1%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.6%inclusion20 decks301 decks
-13%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
-12%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
-6%synergy
Shared Roots
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Over the Edge
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Broken Bond
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
30%synergy
The Ozolith
46%inclusion137 decks301 decks
38%synergy
The Great Henge
36%inclusion109 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Emerald Medallion
36%inclusion108 decks301 decks
-8%synergy
Fractal Harness
28%inclusion85 decks301 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
27%inclusion82 decks301 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion46 decks301 decks
10%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion40 decks301 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion37 decks301 decks
-12%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion36 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion33 decks301 decks
6%synergy
The Ooze
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Kalonia
11%inclusion32 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Bow of Nylea
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Bone Sabres
6.6%inclusion20 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Fight Rigging
49%inclusion147 decks301 decks
47%synergy
Hydra's Growth
45%inclusion135 decks301 decks
39%synergy
Unnatural Growth
45%inclusion134 decks301 decks
22%synergy
Wild Growth
43%inclusion128 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
38%inclusion113 decks301 decks
34%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
37%inclusion101 decks274 decks
30%synergy
Roaring Earth
34%inclusion103 decks301 decks
31%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
33%inclusion99 decks301 decks
30%synergy
Doubling Season
31%inclusion94 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Loading Zone
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Guardian Project
30%inclusion91 decks301 decks
13%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
28%inclusion84 decks301 decks
23%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
28%inclusion84 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
25%inclusion75 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Majesty
25%inclusion74 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Forced Adaptation
21%inclusion63 decks301 decks
19%synergy
Level Up
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
19%inclusion57 decks301 decks
-20%synergy
Primal Vigor
18%inclusion53 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
17%inclusion47 decks269 decks
15%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
17%inclusion46 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Master Chef
17%inclusion51 decks301 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
11%synergy
High Score
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Snake Umbra
14%inclusion42 decks301 decks
7%synergy
New Horizons
13%inclusion39 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Predatory Hunger
12%inclusion37 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
12%inclusion35 decks301 decks
-9%synergy
Alpha Authority
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.0%inclusion24 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Cover
8.0%inclusion24 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Kingdom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Season of Growth
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
32%inclusion96 decks301 decks
31%synergy
Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
30%inclusion90 decks301 decks
29%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
14%inclusion43 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Vivien Reid
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
57%inclusion173 decks301 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion153 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
44%inclusion132 decks301 decks
41%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
44%inclusion131 decks301 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
28%inclusion84 decks301 decks
25%synergy
Karn's Bastion
27%inclusion80 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion76 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion74 decks301 decks
-3%synergy
Forge of Heroes
20%inclusion59 decks301 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion59 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
13%inclusion40 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion39 decks301 decks
-14%synergy
Nesting Grounds
12%inclusion37 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
11%inclusion33 decks301 decks
5%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion32 decks301 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion32 decks301 decks
-15%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion30 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Ruins
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Ba Sing Se
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
4%synergy
The Hunter Maze
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion237 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
24%inclusion72 decks301 decks
-4%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Moss Diamond
7.6%inclusion23 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.6%inclusion20 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion294 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
34%inclusion103 decks301 decks
32%synergy
Opal Palace
34%inclusion102 decks301 decks
31%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
26%inclusion79 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion67 decks301 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion43 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion42 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion41 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion40 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion32 decks301 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Cave of Temptation
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion24 decks301 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
-8%synergy