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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Spry and Mighty
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Great Forest Druid
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sapling Nursery
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
83%inclusion271 decks328 decks
71%synergy
Invigorating Surge
72%inclusion235 decks328 decks
68%synergy
Hardened Scales
80%inclusion262 decks328 decks
66%synergy
Inspiring Call
77%inclusion251 decks328 decks
63%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
66%inclusion215 decks328 decks
58%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
64%inclusion211 decks328 decks
58%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
62%inclusion202 decks328 decks
56%synergy
Visions of Dominance
55%inclusion179 decks328 decks
53%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
72%inclusion237 decks328 decks
53%synergy
Branching Evolution
63%inclusion207 decks328 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Ram Through
70%inclusion229 decks328 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion222 decks328 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
67%inclusion221 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Evolution Sage
64%inclusion211 decks328 decks
51%synergy
Elvish Mystic
59%inclusion195 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Managorger Hydra
57%inclusion186 decks328 decks
47%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
54%inclusion178 decks328 decks
47%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
54%inclusion177 decks328 decks
44%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
53%inclusion161 decks301 decks
50%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
52%inclusion169 decks328 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Incubation Druid
48%inclusion159 decks328 decks
44%synergy
Gyre Sage
48%inclusion157 decks328 decks
41%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
47%inclusion154 decks328 decks
44%synergy
Loyal Guardian
46%inclusion150 decks328 decks
42%synergy
Oran-Rief Ooze
45%inclusion149 decks328 decks
43%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
45%inclusion147 decks328 decks
36%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
45%inclusion146 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
43%inclusion142 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
41%inclusion133 decks328 decks
26%synergy
Evolution Witness
40%inclusion121 decks303 decks
36%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
38%inclusion126 decks328 decks
32%synergy
Verdurous Gearhulk
38%inclusion123 decks328 decks
36%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
37%inclusion117 decks313 decks
29%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
35%inclusion109 decks313 decks
33%synergy
Arbor Elf
35%inclusion114 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
34%inclusion110 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
32%inclusion106 decks328 decks
27%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
31%inclusion102 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Predator Ooze
29%inclusion94 decks328 decks
26%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
27%inclusion88 decks328 decks
23%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
26%inclusion85 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
25%inclusion82 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion74 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Cytoplast Root-Kin
24%inclusion80 decks328 decks
24%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
23%inclusion77 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Railway Brawler
23%inclusion73 decks313 decks
18%synergy
Fertilid
22%inclusion73 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Ouroboroid
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Deepwood Denizen
20%inclusion65 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion65 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Mightmare
20%inclusion65 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Vigor
20%inclusion65 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
19%inclusion60 decks313 decks
14%synergy
Biophagus
19%inclusion61 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion61 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
18%inclusion60 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Cankerbloom
18%inclusion60 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
16%inclusion54 decks328 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Ascendant Acolyte
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Tyrant Guard
15%inclusion48 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Avabruck Caretaker
14%inclusion47 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Warden of the Grove
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Ulvenwald Tracker
14%inclusion46 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Ochre Jelly
14%inclusion46 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Obsessive Skinner
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Ancient Animus
50%inclusion164 decks328 decks
47%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
49%inclusion162 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion155 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
44%inclusion143 decks328 decks
42%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion138 decks328 decks
-16%synergy
Gaea's Gift
39%inclusion127 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Hunter's Insight
33%inclusion109 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Gift of the Viper
31%inclusion92 decks301 decks
22%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
29%inclusion96 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
28%inclusion91 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
23%inclusion77 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion72 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
19%inclusion63 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Guile
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Silkguard
12%inclusion40 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Khalni Ambush
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Armament
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Fog
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Titanic Brawl
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
-10%synergy
Naturalize
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
-12%synergy
Stony Strength
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Lifecrafter's Gift
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Trash the Town
7.0%inclusion22 decks313 decks
5%synergy
Bite Down
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Momentous Fall
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Withstand Death
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Signature Slam
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
-13%synergy
Blossoming Defense
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Sheltering Word
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Horrid Vigor
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion154 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
47%inclusion154 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion121 decks328 decks
-15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion99 decks328 decks
-9%synergy
Harmonize
25%inclusion81 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Smell Fear
24%inclusion79 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Courage in Crisis
23%inclusion77 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion76 decks328 decks
-14%synergy
Scale the Heights
20%inclusion66 decks328 decks
18%synergy
Season of Gathering
19%inclusion53 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Might
17%inclusion55 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion52 decks328 decks
-6%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
-13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
13%inclusion42 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Outmuscle
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Increasing Savagery
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
-11%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Thirsting Roots
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
-11%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-14%synergy
Longstalk Brawl
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Hunt the Weak
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Hunter's Edge
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
-6%synergy
Rabid Bite
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
49%inclusion162 decks328 decks
42%synergy
The Ozolith
44%inclusion145 decks328 decks
37%synergy
The Great Henge
34%inclusion113 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Fractal Harness
30%inclusion99 decks328 decks
30%synergy
The Earth Crystal
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Emerald Medallion
27%inclusion89 decks328 decks
-16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
26%inclusion85 decks328 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion65 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Armory of Iroas
19%inclusion61 decks328 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Kalonia
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Bow of Nylea
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
-16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hours
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Implement of Ferocity
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Bone Sabres
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Zephyr Boots
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Fight Rigging
49%inclusion160 decks328 decks
47%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
42%inclusion139 decks328 decks
40%synergy
Unnatural Growth
42%inclusion137 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Roaring Earth
41%inclusion135 decks328 decks
38%synergy
Wild Growth
40%inclusion130 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
40%inclusion130 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
33%inclusion107 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
31%inclusion85 decks277 decks
24%synergy
Guardian Project
30%inclusion100 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
27%inclusion90 decks328 decks
23%synergy
Forced Adaptation
27%inclusion89 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Doubling Season
25%inclusion81 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
23%inclusion75 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion70 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
20%inclusion64 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Snake Umbra
17%inclusion56 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Master Chef
17%inclusion55 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Primal Vigor
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
12%synergy
New Horizons
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
15%inclusion48 decks328 decks
-8%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
-25%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Predatory Hunger
12%inclusion38 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Alpha Authority
11%inclusion37 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Bear Umbra
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Growth
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Growth
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Cover
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of Ferocity
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
40%inclusion132 decks328 decks
39%synergy
Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
26%inclusion84 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
17%inclusion57 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Vivien Reid
12%inclusion40 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
57%inclusion188 decks328 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion170 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
44%inclusion143 decks328 decks
43%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
34%inclusion110 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
26%inclusion84 decks328 decks
22%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion82 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion81 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Forge of Heroes
22%inclusion72 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion70 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion54 decks328 decks
-16%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
11%inclusion37 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
-18%synergy
Nesting Grounds
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
-17%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Ba Sing Se
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Slippery Karst
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion254 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion73 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Moss Diamond
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion323 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
44%inclusion143 decks328 decks
42%synergy
Opal Palace
31%inclusion103 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion74 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion60 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion48 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion46 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Cave of Temptation
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Captivating Cave
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
5%synergy