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Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
Price tag $0.63

Legendary Creature — Human Shaman

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Ramp 35% Big Mana 10% Aggro 7% Lands Matter 6% +1/+1 Counters 4% Midrange 4% Stompy 4% Control 3% Good Stuff 3% Infect 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1872 Current Rank
#1803 Last Week
#2180 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bugenhagen, Wise Elder decks.

Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+16% Synergy $0.39
New Generation's Technique New Generation's Technique
+15% Synergy $0.22
Leatherhead, Iron Gator Leatherhead, Iron Gator
+8% Synergy $0.37
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+7% Synergy $0.28
West Wind Avatar West Wind Avatar
+7% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bugenhagen, Wise Elder's abilities and overall game plan.

Migration Path Migration Path
+74% Synergy $0.37
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+70% Synergy $0.31
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+69% Synergy $0.29
Map the Frontier Map the Frontier
+68% Synergy $0.26
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+66% Synergy $0.15
Hunting Wilds Hunting Wilds
+65% Synergy $0.55
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+61% Synergy $0.29
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+61% Synergy $0.28
Invasion of Zendikar Awakened Skyclave Invasion of Zendikar
+57% Synergy $0.36
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+56% Synergy $0.80

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bugenhagen, Wise Elder decks.

Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+55% Synergy $2.83
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+55% Synergy $0.34
Titan of Industry Titan of Industry
+52% Synergy $0.37
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+47% Synergy $5.57
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+47% Synergy $0.35
Terastodon Terastodon
+40% Synergy $0.31
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+39% Synergy $0.63
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+27% Synergy $2.23
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+25% Synergy $0.48
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy $0.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bugenhagen, Wise Elder's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+42% Synergy $0.40
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+42% Synergy $2.28
Shriekwood Devourer Shriekwood Devourer
+41% Synergy $0.34
Moldgraf Monstrosity Moldgraf Monstrosity
+39% Synergy $0.31
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+37% Synergy $0.40
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+36% Synergy $0.98
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+35% Synergy $0.51
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+34% Synergy $2.30
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+32% Synergy $3.38
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+32% Synergy $4.29
Rampaging Brontodon Rampaging Brontodon
+32% Synergy $0.30
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+31% Synergy $0.77
Coliseum Behemoth Coliseum Behemoth
+31% Synergy $0.10
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+30% Synergy $0.37
Emergent Woodwurm Emergent Woodwurm
+30% Synergy $3.27
Treeshaker Chimera Treeshaker Chimera
+30% Synergy $0.33
Caller of the Pack Caller of the Pack
+30% Synergy $1.46
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+28% Synergy $0.19
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+28% Synergy $0.42
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+27% Synergy $0.20
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+26% Synergy $1.26
Thorn Mammoth Thorn Mammoth
+26% Synergy $0.85
Garruk's Horde Garruk's Horde
+23% Synergy $0.18
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+21% Synergy $6.17
Stonehoof Chieftain Stonehoof Chieftain
+21% Synergy $2.20
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+21% Synergy $0.26
Territory Culler Territory Culler
+21% Synergy $0.20
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+21% Synergy $0.25
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+18% Synergy $27.92
Drumhunter Drumhunter
+18% Synergy $0.39
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+17% Synergy $9.27
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+17% Synergy $24.30
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+17% Synergy $3.77
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+17% Synergy $0.37
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+17% Synergy $4.74
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+16% Synergy $3.37
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+16% Synergy $0.90
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+15% Synergy $44.26
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+15% Synergy $0.32
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+15% Synergy $3.45
Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+14% Synergy $2.45
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+13% Synergy $7.54
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+13% Synergy $0.51
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+9% Synergy $9.16
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+6% Synergy $0.42
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+3% Synergy $10.39
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+1% Synergy $2.77
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $7.96
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
0% Synergy $0.41
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
-1% Synergy $2.86

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bugenhagen, Wise Elder safe.

Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.49
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.17
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+13% Synergy $0.48
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+13% Synergy $3.87
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.31
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.28
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
0% Synergy $2.75
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-1% Synergy $1.85
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $8.03
Ram Through Ram Through
-2% Synergy $0.44
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
-2% Synergy $5.24
Bite Down Bite Down
-2% Synergy $0.25
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-5% Synergy $0.41
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-9% Synergy $2.79
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-10% Synergy $0.87
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-12% Synergy $3.38
Beast Within Beast Within
-14% Synergy $0.71
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-16% Synergy $13.06

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bugenhagen, Wise Elder's game plan and control the board.

Reach the Horizon Reach the Horizon
+47% Synergy $0.22
Terramorph Terramorph
+39% Synergy $0.29
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+24% Synergy $0.55
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+21% Synergy $0.91
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+20% Synergy $2.36
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+19% Synergy $4.14
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+18% Synergy $3.66
Verdant Mastery Verdant Mastery
+17% Synergy $0.26
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+16% Synergy $30.05
Open the Way Open the Way
+15% Synergy $4.65
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+11% Synergy $2.21
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+8% Synergy $0.31
See the Unwritten See the Unwritten
+7% Synergy $0.54
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+6% Synergy $0.29
Walk with the Ancestors Walk with the Ancestors
+6% Synergy $0.07
Cartographer's Survey Cartographer's Survey
+6% Synergy $0.12
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.81
Viewpoint Synchronization Viewpoint Synchronization
+5% Synergy $0.29
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+4% Synergy $2.75
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+4% Synergy $2.82
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+2% Synergy $2.82
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
0% Synergy $0.31
Bushwhack Bushwhack
0% Synergy $0.29
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-1% Synergy $4.17
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $1.78
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-8% Synergy $1.02
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-10% Synergy $19.23
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-10% Synergy $38.43
Harmonize Harmonize
-12% Synergy $0.19
Explore Explore
-17% Synergy $0.33
Three Visits Three Visits
-20% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-28% Synergy $3.18
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-31% Synergy $1.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-34% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-38% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+11% Synergy $1.73
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $8.03
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+5% Synergy $4.79
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $61.96
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-8% Synergy $8.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-24% Synergy $2.00
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-27% Synergy $3.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bugenhagen, Wise Elder's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+42% Synergy $0.34
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+33% Synergy $3.40
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+12% Synergy $3.47
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+10% Synergy $2.82
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+9% Synergy $3.07
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+6% Synergy $0.39
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+4% Synergy $1.35
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+4% Synergy $3.22
Greater Good Greater Good
+3% Synergy $4.80
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+3% Synergy $0.32
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $3.11
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $11.51
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
+1% Synergy $8.36
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-2% Synergy $5.28
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-4% Synergy $12.27
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
-4% Synergy $20.76
Asceticism Asceticism
-5% Synergy $6.73
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-10% Synergy $1.02
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-12% Synergy $1.21
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-18% Synergy $0.41

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bugenhagen, Wise Elder to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+5% Synergy $2.06
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+1% Synergy $1.51
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-10% Synergy $4.24

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+28% Synergy $0.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.44
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+21% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $8.92
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+12% Synergy $0.47
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+9% Synergy $0.15
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $5.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.28
Hashep Oasis Hashep Oasis
+5% Synergy $0.18
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.19
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.49
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+4% Synergy $0.35
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.29
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+1% Synergy $0.35
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $6.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $1.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $45.94
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $44.23
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-7% Synergy $15.88
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $14.69

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.33
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.26
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
0% Synergy $3.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-32% Synergy $1.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bugenhagen, Wise Elder decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+34% Synergy $2.30
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+21% Synergy $0.91
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+20% Synergy $2.36
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+13% Synergy $0.48
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+8% Synergy $0.47
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.81
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+4% Synergy $0.88
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.68
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $34.14
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bugenhagen, Wise Elder.

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Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
Molimo, Maro-Sorcerer Molimo, Maro-Sorcerer
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant
Anara, Wolvid Familiar The Prismatic Piper Anara, Wolvid Familiar // The Prismatic Piper
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kodama of the East Tree Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kodama of the East Tree
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
Jolrael, Empress of Beasts Jolrael, Empress of Beasts
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
Patron of the Orochi Patron of the Orochi
Runadi, Behemoth Caller Runadi, Behemoth Caller
Braulios of Pheres Band Braulios of Pheres Band
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kodama of the East Tree Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kodama of the East Tree
Sunastian Falconer Sunastian Falconer
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Nissa, Vastwood Seer Nissa, Vastwood Seer
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Far Traveler Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Far Traveler
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
Nemata, Grove Guardian Nemata, Grove Guardian
Vorinclex Vorinclex
Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker