Even so, the best Elf commander might not be an Elf.

Whether they’re detectives or suspects, the commanders in Murders at Karlov Manor are powerful.

Voja, Jaws of the Conclave is a Wolf, but he’s a friend of Elves.

Voja, Jaws of the Conclave and Armored Wolf Rider

So cry ‘Voja!’

and let slip the dogs of war!

The Commander

Voja, Jaws of the Conclave, is a 5/5 legendary Wolf.

Artwork from three different legendary creatures from the Magic: The Gathering expansion Murders at Karlov Manor.

Armored Wolf-Rider by Matt Stewart

He costs two generic mana, and one each of red, green, and white.

Springbloom Druid also searches for a couple lands, while giving you another Elf on the battlefield.

Voja won’t need nearly as much mana as these Elves can produce once he’s in play.

Voja, Jaws of the Conclave Magic: The Gathering card

you’ve got the option to always add more if there’s room after building the deck.

Elvish Champion is the most basic Elf lord, giving all other Elves you control +1/+1 and forestwalk.

Elves that empower each other are only good if you have a bunch of Elves to Embiggen.

An armored elf atop an armored wolf.

Armored Wolf-Rider by Matt Stewart

And then double them again?

Wolf-Skull Shaman and Wren’s Run Packmaster are must-have creatures for this deck!

Plus, she gives your Wolves deathtouch, forcing your opponents to think twice before blocking.

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Wolf-Skull Shaman also triggers off of Elvish Promenade and other Elf-typal noncreature spells.

Pyreheart Wolf is another good member of the pack, providing all of your creatures with menace.

Eventually some of your creatures are going to be destroyed.

Tabletop

Then, the next time you play a creature you could put all the counters onto it.

When you move them onto another creature, they’ll double again to 12 +1/+1 counters.

This can turn a board wipe into a lethal commander damage Voja on the very next turn.

Magic: The Gathering

Roaming Throne is considered a must-have companion for any commander with a triggered ability, like Voja.

Radiation has done a number on the Wasteland in MTG’s Fallout Mutant Menace Commander deck.