Mowu, Loyal Companion (Commander) - Expensive +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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Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
87%synergy
The Ozolith
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Invigorating Surge
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Visions of Dominance
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Managorger Hydra
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Hardened Scales
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Elvish Mystic
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
43%synergy
The Great Henge
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Llanowar Elves
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Ram Through
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Call
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Branching Evolution
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Evolution Sage
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Kodama of the West Tree
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Gyre Sage
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Incubation Druid
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Arbor Elf
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Verdurous Gearhulk
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Oran-Rief Ooze
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Walking Ballista
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Evolution Witness
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Railway Brawler
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Biophagus
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Predator Ooze
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Loyal Guardian
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Ouroboroid
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Cytoplast Root-Kin
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Tyrant Guard
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Scythecat Cub
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Maester Seymour
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Broodguard Elite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hemosymbic Mite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Drix Fatemaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Primordial Hydra
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Ulvenwald Tracker
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Vigor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Avabruck Caretaker
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Ascendant Acolyte
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Beast Whisperer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Gift
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Animus
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Defend the Rider
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Gift of the Viper
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-44%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Autumn's Veil
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Trash the Town
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Season of Gathering
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Lore
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-33%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Ent's Fury
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-37%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
69%synergy
The Earth Crystal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fractal Harness
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Emerald Medallion
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ring of Kalonia
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Garenbrig
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Wild Growth
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Unnatural Growth
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Fight Rigging
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Doubling Season
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Guardian Project
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Hydra's Growth
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Roaring Earth
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Sphere Grid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Loading Zone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Vigor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Communal Brewing
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Forced Adaptation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Cover
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Alpha Authority
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Predatory Hunger
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Well Rested
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Vivien Reid
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Dryad Arbor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Forge of Heroes
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Hall of Oracles
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy