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==Description==
==Description==
The sapient Mowu has two possible appearances: a small [[Wikipedia:Australian Cattle Dog|Blue Heeler]] like form,<ref>[https://twitter.com/michaelyichao/status/997543747347869696 Michael Yichao on Twitter]</ref> and a larger form with three tails. Mowu can follow Jiang during a planeswalk.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/183327541498/theres-a-rule-that-planeswalkers-cant-planeswalk|March 08, 2019}}</ref> This is an exception to the common rule that planeswalkers can't bring living organic matter with them. Jiang Yanggu's only explanation for this is that Mowu is a ''magic dog'',<ref name="Weisman Ravnica novel"/> while [[Mu Yanling]] has suggested that [[Wikipedia:Chinese guardian lions|Mowu is actually made of rock]].<ref>{{WebRef |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/bgxbvl/the_book_explains_how_mowu_came_through_the_blind/|title=The book "explains" how Mowu came through the Blind Eternities...|date=April 25, 2019|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> A change into stone was also witnessed by [[Araithia Shokta]], when Yanggu and Mowu planeswalked away from Ravnica.<ref name="Ashes">{{DailyRef|magic-story/war-spark-ravnica-ashes-2019-06-12|War of the Spark: Ravnica – Ashes|[[Greg Weisman]]|June 12, 2019}}</ref>
The sapient Mowu has two possible appearances: a small [[Wikipedia:Australian Cattle Dog|Blue Heeler]] like form,<ref>[https://twitter.com/michaelyichao/status/997543747347869696 Michael Yichao on Twitter]</ref> and a larger form with three tails. Mowu can follow Jiang during a planeswalk.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/183327541498/theres-a-rule-that-planeswalkers-cant-planeswalk|March 08, 2019}}</ref> This is an exception to the common rule that planeswalkers can't bring living organic matter with them. Jiang Yanggu's only explanation for this is that Mowu is a ''magic dog'',<ref name="Weisman Ravnica novel"/> while [[Mu Yanling]] has suggested that [[Wikipedia:Chinese guardian lions|Mowu is made of rock]].<ref>{{WebRef |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/bgxbvl/the_book_explains_how_mowu_came_through_the_blind/|title=The book "explains" how Mowu came through the Blind Eternities...|date=April 25, 2019|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> A change into stone was also witnessed by [[Araithia Shokta]], when Yanggu and Mowu planeswalked away from Ravnica.<ref name="Ashes">{{DailyRef|magic-story/war-spark-ravnica-ashes-2019-06-12|War of the Spark: Ravnica – Ashes|[[Greg Weisman]]|June 12, 2019}}</ref>


===War of the Spark===
===War of the Spark===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* According to [[Mark Rosewater]], Mowu shrinks and turns to stone when he travels with Jiang Yanggu.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/660153042735448064/could-a-planeswalker-turn-off-a-myr-and-bring-it|title=Could a Planeswalker turn off a myr and bring it with him through the blind eternities to another plane then turn it back on?|August 21, 2021}}</ref>
*According to [[Mark Rosewater]], Mowu shrinks and turns to stone when he travels with Jiang Yanggu.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/660153042735448064/could-a-planeswalker-turn-off-a-myr-and-bring-it|title=Could a Planeswalker turn off a myr and bring it with him through the blind eternities to another plane then turn it back on?|August 21, 2021}}</ref>
* According to [[Jay Annelli]], Mowu is made of magical stone and can grow from his small stature into a titanic hound when threatened.<ref name="Visual">[[Jay Annelli]] (2022), "''[[Magic: The Gathering - The Visual Guide]]''", DK</ref>
*According to [[Jay Annelli]], Mowu is made of magical stone and can grow from his small stature into a titanic hound when threatened.<ref name="Visual">[[Jay Annelli]] (2022), "''[[Magic: The Gathering - The Visual Guide]]''", DK</ref>


==In-game references==
==In-game references==
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Revision as of 13:03, 21 February 2023

Mowu
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Race Dog
Birthplace Plane of Mountains and Seas
Lifetime Mending Era

Mowu (Chinese: 默武; pinyin: Mòwǔ; literally "Silent Martial")[1] is a legendary dog from the Plane of Mountains and Seas, and the travel companion of the planeswalker Jiang Yanggu.[2][3]

Description

The sapient Mowu has two possible appearances: a small Blue Heeler like form,[4] and a larger form with three tails. Mowu can follow Jiang during a planeswalk.[5] This is an exception to the common rule that planeswalkers can't bring living organic matter with them. Jiang Yanggu's only explanation for this is that Mowu is a magic dog,[6] while Mu Yanling has suggested that Mowu is made of rock.[7] A change into stone was also witnessed by Araithia Shokta, when Yanggu and Mowu planeswalked away from Ravnica.[8]

War of the Spark

Yanggu and Mowu were lured to Ravnica by the Interplanar Beacon, and immediately became trapped there due to Bolas's use of the Immortal Sun. They actively participated in the fight against the Dreadhorde.[6]

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
War of the Spark: Ravnica—Rallying the Reluctant Greg Weisman 2019-05-22 War of the Spark Ravnica Rat, Kaya, Teyo Verada, Lavinia, Ral Zarek, Aurelia, Vorel, Gideon Jura, Jace Beleren, Isperia, Jiang Yanggu, Mowu, Dack Fayden, Ob Nixilis, Davriel Cane, Angrath, Huatli, Samut, Jaya Ballard, Vivien Reid, Ajani Goldmane, Kiora
War of the Spark: Ravnica—Desperate Operatives Greg Weisman 2019-05-29 War of the Spark Ravnica Rat, Kaya, Teyo Verada, Nissa Revane, Emmara Tandris, Trostani, Borborygmos, Ral Zarek, Storrev, Izoni, Varolz, Vraska, Ajani Goldmane, Mu Yanling, Jiang Yanggu, Mowu, Huatli
War of the Spark: Ravnica—Ashes Greg Weisman 2019-06-12 War of the Spark Ravnica Rat, Gideon Jura, Tomik Vrona, Lavinia, Ral Zarek, Jace Beleren, Chandra Nalaar, Teferi, Ajani Goldmane, Nissa Revane, Jaya Ballard, Karn, Kaya, Teyo Verada, Isperia, Dack Fayden, Saheeli Rai, Hekara, Vraska, Nicol Bolas, Borborygmos, Samut, Vorel, Sorin Markov, Nahiri, Arlinn Kord, Feather, Liliana Vess, Oketra, Rakdos, Bontu, Niv-Mizzet, Angrath, The Wanderer, Mu Yanling, Jiang Yanggu, Mowu, Vivien Reid, Aurelia, Exava, Lazav

Trivia

  • According to Mark Rosewater, Mowu shrinks and turns to stone when he travels with Jiang Yanggu.[9]
  • According to Jay Annelli, Mowu is made of magical stone and can grow from his small stature into a titanic hound when threatened.[10]

In-game references

Mowu cosplay reference.
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References

  1. ↑ 忠誠旅伴默武. gatherer.wizards.com. Retrieved on 2019-07-15.
  2. ↑ Gavin Verhey (June 7, 2018). "Creating Global Series: Jiang Yanggu and Mu Yanling". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Global Series: Jiang Yanggu and Mu Yanling product info
  4. ↑ Michael Yichao on Twitter
  5. ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 08, 2019). "Theres a rule that planeswalkers cant planeswalk...". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  6. ↑ a b Greg Weisman (April 2019). "War of the Spark: Ravnica". Del Rey.
  7. ↑ The book "explains" how Mowu came through the Blind Eternities.... Reddit (April 25, 2019).
  8. ↑ Greg Weisman (June 12, 2019). "War of the Spark: Ravnica – Ashes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 21, 2021). "Could a Planeswalker turn off a myr and bring it with him through the blind eternities to another plane then turn it back on?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  10. ↑ Jay Annelli (2022), "Magic: The Gathering - The Visual Guide", DK
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