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Hugs, Grisly Guardian
Price tag $0.83

Legendary Creature — Badger Warrior

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1262 Current Rank
#1148 Last Week
#1232 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hugs, Grisly Guardian.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hugs, Grisly Guardian decks.

Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+6% Synergy $17.00
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+1% Synergy $32.49
Savage Mansion Savage Mansion
+1% Synergy $0.05
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
-1% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Hugs, Grisly Guardian's abilities and overall game plan.

Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+48% Synergy $0.19
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+48% Synergy $0.40
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+43% Synergy $6.16
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+43% Synergy $3.89
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+42% Synergy $11.54
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+41% Synergy $5.27
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+40% Synergy $0.26
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+39% Synergy $3.77
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+39% Synergy $0.99
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+38% Synergy $7.84

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hugs, Grisly Guardian decks.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+20% Synergy $1.77
Farseek Farseek
+19% Synergy $0.50
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+19% Synergy $0.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+18% Synergy $1.98
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $6.02
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.60
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+10% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $1.83
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.75

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy $28.30
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $5.05
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $40.77
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $993.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.56
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $79.26
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $11.45
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $21.92

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Hugs, Grisly Guardian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+37% Synergy $1.02
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+35% Synergy $3.66
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+35% Synergy $7.94
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+35% Synergy $3.45
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+34% Synergy $1.41
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+31% Synergy $2.19
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+31% Synergy $5.59
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+31% Synergy $8.20
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+30% Synergy $3.41
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+27% Synergy $13.15
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+26% Synergy $1.08
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+26% Synergy $10.60
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+23% Synergy $3.47
Muerra, Trash Tactician Muerra, Trash Tactician
+23% Synergy $0.21
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+22% Synergy $23.01
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+22% Synergy $0.26
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+22% Synergy $4.62
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+21% Synergy $0.47
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+19% Synergy $0.41
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+19% Synergy $27.33
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+19% Synergy $0.49
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+17% Synergy $2.12
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+16% Synergy $0.18
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+16% Synergy $10.42
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+16% Synergy $31.98
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+15% Synergy $2.38
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+15% Synergy $0.23
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+14% Synergy $4.45
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+14% Synergy $0.24
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+13% Synergy $0.43
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+13% Synergy $4.73
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+13% Synergy $1.04
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+13% Synergy $37.12
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+10% Synergy $7.17
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+10% Synergy $0.42
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+10% Synergy $0.07
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $15.64
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $0.96
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $1.59
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+6% Synergy $13.70
Sabotender Sabotender
+5% Synergy $0.11
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+3% Synergy $0.28
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+1% Synergy $0.61
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
0% Synergy $6.39
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
0% Synergy $15.19
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $11.72
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-4% Synergy $0.48
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-5% Synergy $2.99
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.25
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-6% Synergy $1.08

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hugs, Grisly Guardian safe.

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+22% Synergy $10.61
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+14% Synergy $2.59
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+13% Synergy $1.00
Harrow Harrow
+11% Synergy $0.28
Starstorm Starstorm
+7% Synergy $0.19
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+7% Synergy $0.31
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.07
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $5.36
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.41
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+2% Synergy $1.08
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $3.90
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+2% Synergy $2.98
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $9.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.49
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.11
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
0% Synergy $1.25
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $4.88
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $6.79
Overprotect Overprotect
0% Synergy $0.94
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $0.92
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $1.02
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $9.63
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.87
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $0.79
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-5% Synergy $0.21
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $52.72
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $10.86

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Hugs, Grisly Guardian's game plan and control the board.

Explore Explore
+28% Synergy $4.95
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+22% Synergy $6.26
Worldsoul's Rage Worldsoul's Rage
+19% Synergy $0.18
Open the Way Open the Way
+16% Synergy $3.68
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+13% Synergy $15.87
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+11% Synergy $0.33
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+10% Synergy $0.30
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+8% Synergy $0.36
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+7% Synergy $0.70
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+6% Synergy $4.60
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+6% Synergy $3.13
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+6% Synergy $1.32
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.75
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $24.12
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+5% Synergy $0.25
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+5% Synergy $0.35
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.59
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+5% Synergy $0.51
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.48
Wear Down Wear Down
+4% Synergy $0.08
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+4% Synergy $1.52
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.96
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+3% Synergy $53.60
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.85
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $6.51
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $4.56
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $16.12
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.95
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $1.50
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.33
Migration Path Migration Path
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+1% Synergy $0.13
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $1.90
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.66
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.31
Decimate Decimate
-1% Synergy $0.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.24
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-4% Synergy $1.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-4% Synergy $0.23
Harmonize Harmonize
-5% Synergy $0.53
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-6% Synergy $1.47
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $4.78
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-9% Synergy $0.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+10% Synergy $4.36
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $28.37
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+7% Synergy $8.60
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $15.74
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+5% Synergy $4.41
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+5% Synergy $0.17
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+5% Synergy $0.08
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $2.00
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+3% Synergy $1.93
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $64.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.05

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Hugs, Grisly Guardian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Exploration Exploration
+32% Synergy $29.78
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+31% Synergy $5.12
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+28% Synergy $22.74
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+26% Synergy $2.38
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+14% Synergy $3.20
Druid Class Druid Class
+13% Synergy $1.52
Spelunking Spelunking
+10% Synergy $2.84
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+10% Synergy $0.84
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+8% Synergy $6.49
Food Chain Food Chain
+7% Synergy $30.98
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+7% Synergy $0.69
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+6% Synergy $0.88
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+6% Synergy $3.99
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+5% Synergy $2.96
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+5% Synergy $0.30
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+5% Synergy $0.75
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $35.08
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+3% Synergy $0.16
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+3% Synergy $0.27
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+2% Synergy $1.07
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
0% Synergy $0.41
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $25.30
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-1% Synergy $0.41
Greater Good Greater Good
-2% Synergy $4.25
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.25
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-2% Synergy $0.82
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-3% Synergy $1.03
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.83
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-4% Synergy $3.04
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.22
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $0.97
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.09
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-5% Synergy $2.77
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-9% Synergy $3.64
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $2.09

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Hugs, Grisly Guardian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+13% Synergy $1.85
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+4% Synergy $2.44
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+2% Synergy $1.84

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+15% Synergy $7.66
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.12
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $5.41
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $3.11
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+4% Synergy $17.24
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.32
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $32.84
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $8.09
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.88
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-1% Synergy $4.63
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy $0.65
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.14
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.18
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-8% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
-1% Synergy $2.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-4% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.45
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-6% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Hugs, Grisly Guardian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+15% Synergy $0.21
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+15% Synergy $12.58
Commercial District Commercial District
+15% Synergy $7.92
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+15% Synergy $4.90
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+10% Synergy $22.51
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+9% Synergy $5.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $26.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $23.76
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+8% Synergy $4.66
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+8% Synergy $0.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $19.48
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $1.59
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $12.55
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $12.57
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $8.46
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $30.97
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+5% Synergy $1.02
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.52
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.23
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.58
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.96
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.09
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.13
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $4.56
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.41
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.35
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+2% Synergy $0.64
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.03
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.55
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+1% Synergy $0.12
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
0% Synergy $1.40
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.31
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.66
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.32
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $10.09
Game Trail Game Trail
-3% Synergy $0.12
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-3% Synergy $0.06
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.49
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-5% Synergy $5.84
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.42
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.23
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-9% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.27

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