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Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
Price tag $0.58

Legendary CreatureHuman Shaman

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1194 Current Rank
#1386 Last Week
#2007 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+41% Synergy $1.97
Zimone's Experiment Zimone's Experiment
+7% Synergy $0.19
Earth's Mightiest Heroes Earth's Mightiest Heroes
+2% Synergy $21.71
The Ten Rings The Ten Rings
+1% Synergy $14.32
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
0% Synergy $10.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Migration Path Migration Path
+74% Synergy $0.38
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+70% Synergy $0.32
Map the Frontier Map the Frontier
+69% Synergy $0.29
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+67% Synergy $0.33
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+62% Synergy $0.35
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+61% Synergy $0.16
Hunting Wilds Hunting Wilds
+58% Synergy $0.58
Invasion of Zendikar Awakened Skyclave Invasion of Zendikar
+57% Synergy $0.35
Titan of Industry Titan of Industry
+56% Synergy $0.36
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+56% Synergy $0.92

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
+54% Synergy $2.86
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+53% Synergy $0.29
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+51% Synergy $0.38
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+49% Synergy $6.25
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+47% Synergy $2.74
Terastodon Terastodon
+40% Synergy $0.37
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+35% Synergy $0.78
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+28% Synergy $3.53
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+27% Synergy $0.39
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+16% Synergy $0.86

Creatures

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

Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+42% Synergy $0.57
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+40% Synergy $0.56
Shriekwood Devourer Shriekwood Devourer
+39% Synergy $0.31
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+38% Synergy $0.32
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+37% Synergy $0.44
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+37% Synergy $0.91
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+36% Synergy $2.92
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+35% Synergy $1.80
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+34% Synergy $6.55
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+34% Synergy $1.10
Moldgraf Monstrosity Moldgraf Monstrosity
+34% Synergy $0.31
Rampaging Brontodon Rampaging Brontodon
+30% Synergy $0.30
Coliseum Behemoth Coliseum Behemoth
+30% Synergy $0.14
Thorn Mammoth Thorn Mammoth
+29% Synergy $1.08
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+29% Synergy $0.42
Treeshaker Chimera Treeshaker Chimera
+28% Synergy $0.37
Emergent Woodwurm Emergent Woodwurm
+26% Synergy $3.13
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+25% Synergy $0.31
Territory Culler Territory Culler
+25% Synergy $0.30
Stonehoof Chieftain Stonehoof Chieftain
+25% Synergy $2.41
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+24% Synergy $1.33
Caller of the Pack Caller of the Pack
+24% Synergy $1.68
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+24% Synergy $0.41
Leatherhead, Iron Gator Leatherhead, Iron Gator
+24% Synergy $0.36
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+24% Synergy $0.29
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+22% Synergy $2.51
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+21% Synergy $0.84
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+21% Synergy $0.33
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+21% Synergy $31.81
Garruk's Horde Garruk's Horde
+20% Synergy $0.22
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+19% Synergy $0.24
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+18% Synergy $0.26
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+16% Synergy $6.87
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+16% Synergy $11.54
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+16% Synergy $0.48
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+15% Synergy $24.51
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+15% Synergy $51.52
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+15% Synergy $5.60
Drumhunter Drumhunter
+15% Synergy $0.28
Braulios of Pheres Band Braulios of Pheres Band
+14% Synergy $0.33
Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+12% Synergy $2.42
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+11% Synergy $1.08
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+11% Synergy $6.04
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+9% Synergy $11.83
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+9% Synergy $0.51
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+8% Synergy $0.50
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+3% Synergy $0.35
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+0% Synergy $3.63
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-1% Synergy $8.49
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-37% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+24% Synergy $1.14
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+19% Synergy $4.30
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+18% Synergy $0.46
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.31
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+2% Synergy $0.97
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.36
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+0% Synergy $2.98
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
0% Synergy $6.27
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-1% Synergy $1.57
Bite Down Bite Down
-1% Synergy $0.21
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
-2% Synergy $5.07
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-3% Synergy $0.41
Ram Through Ram Through
-3% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-9% Synergy $0.85
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-10% Synergy $5.73
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-11% Synergy $4.08
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-14% Synergy $0.23
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-16% Synergy $14.58
Beast Within Beast Within
-18% Synergy $0.52

Sorceries

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

New Generation's Technique New Generation's Technique
+47% Synergy $0.28
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+46% Synergy $0.34
Reach the Horizon Reach the Horizon
+44% Synergy $0.31
Terramorph Terramorph
+33% Synergy $0.38
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+27% Synergy $1.92
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+25% Synergy $2.63
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+24% Synergy $0.65
Open the Way Open the Way
+22% Synergy $0.75
Verdant Mastery Verdant Mastery
+21% Synergy $0.32
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+17% Synergy $0.29
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+16% Synergy $5.98
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+15% Synergy $3.47
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+15% Synergy $27.90
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+15% Synergy $2.96
See the Unwritten See the Unwritten
+11% Synergy $0.58
Vivien's Invocation Vivien's Invocation
+9% Synergy $0.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $7.05
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+9% Synergy $3.15
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.33
Cartographer's Survey Cartographer's Survey
+5% Synergy $0.15
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+5% Synergy $0.33
Nissa's Revelation Nissa's Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.37
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+2% Synergy $4.25
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+2% Synergy $2.46
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+0% Synergy $0.35
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+0% Synergy $5.52
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-1% Synergy $0.27
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-5% Synergy $2.34
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-8% Synergy $28.49
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-8% Synergy $1.02
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-10% Synergy $52.76
Harmonize Harmonize
-11% Synergy $0.26
Three Visits Three Visits
-19% Synergy $5.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-27% Synergy $2.40
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-30% Synergy $1.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-33% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
-38% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+8% Synergy $2.17
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+5% Synergy $4.67
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+3% Synergy $10.90
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $64.01
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-9% Synergy $11.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.95
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-29% Synergy $3.27

Enchantments

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

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+46% Synergy $0.36
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+34% Synergy $2.63
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+19% Synergy $3.98
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+12% Synergy $0.32
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+9% Synergy $2.68
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.36
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+6% Synergy $0.36
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+6% Synergy $1.91
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.38
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+2% Synergy $3.95
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+2% Synergy $1.45
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+1% Synergy $20.03
Greater Good Greater Good
+1% Synergy $5.26
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+0% Synergy $12.12
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+0% Synergy $13.25
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
+0% Synergy $5.85
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-1% Synergy $2.84
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-3% Synergy $5.63
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
-5% Synergy $24.13
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-10% Synergy $1.03
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-17% Synergy $0.42

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+12% Synergy $2.31
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
0% Synergy $1.72
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-10% Synergy $4.22

Utility Lands

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

Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+30% Synergy $0.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+26% Synergy $0.40
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+22% Synergy $0.35
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.52
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+9% Synergy $0.60
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+9% Synergy $0.35
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+5% Synergy $0.19
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.26
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $7.56
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+0% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.38
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.26
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $4.12
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $50.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-6% Synergy $13.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $51.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $15.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.53
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.47
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.23
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+0% Synergy $4.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-33% Synergy $1.13

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
+35% Synergy $1.80
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+25% Synergy $2.63
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+24% Synergy $0.65
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+18% Synergy $0.46
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $7.05
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+4% Synergy $6.41
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.36
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.40
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.54
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+2% Synergy $0.64
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+1% Synergy $35.38
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $0.97
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.33

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