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

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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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Level Up
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
High Score
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Mutant Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
85%inclusion301 decks356 decks
73%synergy
Hardened Scales
86%inclusion305 decks356 decks
72%synergy
Invigorating Surge
74%inclusion265 decks356 decks
71%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
69%inclusion244 decks356 decks
61%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
67%inclusion237 decks356 decks
60%synergy
Inspiring Call
72%inclusion258 decks356 decks
59%synergy
Visions of Dominance
59%inclusion211 decks356 decks
58%synergy
Evolution Sage
71%inclusion251 decks356 decks
57%synergy
Branching Evolution
68%inclusion242 decks356 decks
57%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
61%inclusion217 decks356 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Snakeskin Veil
75%inclusion268 decks356 decks
55%synergy
Ram Through
72%inclusion256 decks356 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion253 decks356 decks
38%synergy
Llanowar Elves
70%inclusion250 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
65%inclusion230 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Managorger Hydra
62%inclusion222 decks356 decks
53%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
61%inclusion217 decks356 decks
51%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
61%inclusion216 decks356 decks
53%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
59%inclusion182 decks307 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion203 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Gyre Sage
54%inclusion191 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
53%inclusion187 decks356 decks
37%synergy
Incubation Druid
52%inclusion184 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Oran-Rief Ooze
51%inclusion180 decks356 decks
48%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
51%inclusion180 decks356 decks
48%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
51%inclusion180 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Loyal Guardian
49%inclusion175 decks356 decks
46%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
49%inclusion174 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
45%inclusion155 decks342 decks
37%synergy
Evolution Witness
45%inclusion138 decks310 decks
41%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
44%inclusion156 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
44%inclusion155 decks356 decks
37%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
42%inclusion151 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
42%inclusion144 decks342 decks
41%synergy
Verdurous Gearhulk
41%inclusion145 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Arbor Elf
37%inclusion132 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
36%inclusion128 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
35%inclusion123 decks356 decks
29%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
33%inclusion117 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
31%inclusion110 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Ouroboroid
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Predator Ooze
29%inclusion104 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Railway Brawler
27%inclusion94 decks342 decks
22%synergy
Cytoplast Root-Kin
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
26%inclusion80 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
23%inclusion80 decks342 decks
18%synergy
Vigor
23%inclusion82 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Warden of the Grove
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
22%inclusion80 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Deepwood Denizen
21%inclusion73 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Fertilid
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Mightmare
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Cankerbloom
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Biophagus
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Ascendant Acolyte
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Avabruck Caretaker
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Ulvenwald Tracker
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
-18%synergy
Maester Seymour
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
-15%synergy
Tyrant Guard
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
56%inclusion201 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Animus
47%inclusion166 decks356 decks
43%synergy
Gaea's Gift
46%inclusion165 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion142 decks356 decks
-18%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
37%inclusion132 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Gift of the Viper
36%inclusion111 decks305 decks
28%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
36%inclusion128 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Hunter's Insight
32%inclusion115 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
30%inclusion106 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
26%inclusion91 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Return to Nature
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
21%inclusion75 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Collective Resistance
17%inclusion53 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Titanic Brawl
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Ranger's Guile
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Horrid Vigor
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Arbor Armament
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Tenderize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Withstand Death
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Defense
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Momentous Fall
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Naturalize
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Fog
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Lifecrafter's Gift
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Strength of Will
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Trash the Town
6.7%inclusion23 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
-12%synergy
Stony Strength
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Bite Down
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Signature Slam
5.8%inclusion18 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Hunger of the Howlpack
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
52%inclusion185 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion144 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion139 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion108 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion107 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Harmonize
25%inclusion90 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion73 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Smell Fear
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Explore
18%inclusion65 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Courage in Crisis
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Might
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Season of Gathering
15%inclusion40 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Scale the Heights
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Thirsting Roots
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.4%inclusion26 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Outmuscle
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Savagery
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
-12%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
-11%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Bushwhack
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Over the Edge
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
55%inclusion195 decks356 decks
47%synergy
The Ozolith
47%inclusion166 decks356 decks
39%synergy
The Earth Crystal
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
28%synergy
The Great Henge
37%inclusion130 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Emerald Medallion
35%inclusion123 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Fractal Harness
31%inclusion110 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
28%inclusion101 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Armory of Iroas
16%inclusion57 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Power Fist
16%inclusion57 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
-11%synergy
Ring of Kalonia
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Bow of Nylea
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Bone Sabres
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of Hours
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Implement of Ferocity
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
5%synergy
The Ooze
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Fight Rigging
48%inclusion171 decks356 decks
46%synergy
Wild Growth
46%inclusion165 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Hydra's Growth
45%inclusion161 decks356 decks
39%synergy
Unnatural Growth
45%inclusion161 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Roaring Earth
40%inclusion144 decks356 decks
37%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
38%inclusion135 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
37%inclusion98 decks263 decks
31%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
36%inclusion129 decks356 decks
33%synergy
Loading Zone
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Guardian Project
33%inclusion116 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Doubling Season
31%inclusion112 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
31%inclusion110 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
25%inclusion88 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Forced Adaptation
23%inclusion81 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
-19%synergy
Primal Vigor
20%inclusion71 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
18%inclusion47 decks258 decks
16%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
17%inclusion43 decks258 decks
13%synergy
Sphere Grid
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Snake Umbra
15%inclusion55 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Master Chef
15%inclusion55 decks356 decks
14%synergy
New Horizons
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Predatory Hunger
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Alpha Authority
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Cover
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Season of Growth
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of Ferocity
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
-12%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.0%inclusion13 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
36%inclusion128 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
31%inclusion109 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
19%inclusion66 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Vivien Reid
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
57%inclusion204 decks356 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion182 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
42%inclusion151 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
41%inclusion145 decks356 decks
38%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
27%inclusion97 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Bastion
26%inclusion92 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion87 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Forge of Heroes
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion75 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
-14%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Ba Sing Se
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
-15%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Ruins
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
4%synergy
The Hunter Maze
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion284 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
24%inclusion87 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Moss Diamond
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion348 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
37%inclusion132 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Opal Palace
34%inclusion121 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
26%inclusion80 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of Oracles
15%inclusion54 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Cave of Temptation
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.4%inclusion26 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
-8%synergy