When you cast those spells, Zukos other ability triggers, putting +1/+1 counters on your entire team
Pawpatch is used more on the interaction side, whereas Fungus is used more for the advancing your own plan side with its Explore effect
The seven cards in the opening hand, that one will cast to win the game, are: Lotus Bloom Dwell on the Past Doomsday (we all knew it would probably involve this) Ivory Tower Emerald Medallion Growth Spasm Magus of the Tabernacle In case you were curious how to win this slowly, here's the full breakdown
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist, is one of the best Commanders for Wizards, duplicating all your Wizard creatures and providing a powerful ability all in one card
Other cards you want in the control version is the synergy between Nested Shambler and Loathsome Curator
Kroxa, Titan of Deaths Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger was an absolute beast in Standard not too long ago