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Hugs, Grisly Guardian
Price tag $0.68

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

#1445 Current Rank
#1400 Last Week
#1236 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.

Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+6% Synergy $0.36
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+5% Synergy $1.49
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+3% Synergy $3.37
Vibrance Vibrance
+3% Synergy $6.76
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-2% Synergy $18.56

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
+47% Synergy $0.24
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+46% Synergy $0.39
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+42% Synergy $2.79
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+42% Synergy $12.30
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+42% Synergy $6.51
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+41% Synergy $4.73
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+39% Synergy $0.42
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+39% Synergy $0.41
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+38% Synergy $2.65
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+37% Synergy $1.14

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 $1.34
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.32
Farseek Farseek
+18% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+17% Synergy $3.18
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $9.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+11% Synergy $1.03
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.77
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy $43.73
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $4.31
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $36.55
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1176.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $14.01
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $24.84

Creatures

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

Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+36% Synergy $16.71
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+35% Synergy $3.44
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+35% Synergy $9.14
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+34% Synergy $4.51
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+33% Synergy $3.89
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+31% Synergy $2.47
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+31% Synergy $5.33
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+30% Synergy $10.34
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+28% Synergy $3.64
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+26% Synergy $12.68
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.99
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+25% Synergy $11.98
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+24% Synergy $5.57
Muerra, Trash Tactician Muerra, Trash Tactician
+23% Synergy $0.27
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+22% Synergy $32.99
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+22% Synergy $7.54
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+21% Synergy $1.03
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+21% Synergy $0.85
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+19% Synergy $0.48
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+18% Synergy $23.89
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+18% Synergy $0.58
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+15% Synergy $2.52
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+15% Synergy $0.24
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+15% Synergy $2.43
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $10.59
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+15% Synergy $36.45
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+14% Synergy $0.54
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+14% Synergy $0.31
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+14% Synergy $0.35
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+13% Synergy $9.56
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+13% Synergy $44.35
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+13% Synergy $5.10
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+13% Synergy $0.69
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+10% Synergy $1.49
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+10% Synergy $8.71
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+9% Synergy $0.48
Mightform Harmonizer Mightform Harmonizer
+9% Synergy $2.96
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+7% Synergy $21.15
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+7% Synergy $0.34
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $2.30
Sabotender Sabotender
+5% Synergy $0.26
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+3% Synergy $0.34
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+1% Synergy $8.16
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+1% Synergy $0.77
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
0% Synergy $22.65
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $13.51
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $1.54
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-4% Synergy $7.96
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $2.02
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+22% Synergy $17.56
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+13% Synergy $3.60
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+12% Synergy $3.38
Harrow Harrow
+10% Synergy $0.29
Starstorm Starstorm
+7% Synergy $0.26
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+7% Synergy $0.47
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $8.03
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+4% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $13.35
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $5.19
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+2% Synergy $3.87
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.38
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+1% Synergy $0.36
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.52
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
0% Synergy $0.59
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $6.87
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $10.21
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.13
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-1% Synergy $1.31
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $11.98
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $2.95
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.87
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $1.62
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $66.45
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $13.06

Sorceries

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

Explore Explore
+27% Synergy $0.33
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+22% Synergy $12.51
Worldsoul's Rage Worldsoul's Rage
+19% Synergy $0.29
Open the Way Open the Way
+16% Synergy $4.65
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+13% Synergy $18.76
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.36
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+8% Synergy $0.46
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+8% Synergy $0.30
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+7% Synergy $0.77
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.80
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+6% Synergy $3.66
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+6% Synergy $0.31
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+6% Synergy $1.78
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $38.43
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $4.14
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+5% Synergy $0.38
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.97
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+5% Synergy $1.78
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+5% Synergy $2.00
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.25
Wear Down Wear Down
+4% Synergy $0.27
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+4% Synergy $24.32
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+4% Synergy $0.50
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $19.23
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.93
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.73
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+3% Synergy $46.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.81
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.08
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $7.42
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.23
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.91
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy $1.87
Migration Path Migration Path
+1% Synergy $0.37
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $2.15
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.78
Bushwhack Bushwhack
0% Synergy $0.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.36
Decimate Decimate
-2% Synergy $0.27
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-3% Synergy $1.18
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-3% Synergy $0.28
Harmonize Harmonize
-4% Synergy $0.19
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-5% Synergy $2.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.56
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-8% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+10% Synergy $3.43
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $30.71
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $18.85
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+6% Synergy $2.78
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $10.82
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+5% Synergy $0.21
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.99
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+4% Synergy $0.21
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+4% Synergy $1.23
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+2% Synergy $3.14
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $61.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Exploration Exploration
+31% Synergy $29.75
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+30% Synergy $3.84
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+28% Synergy $14.71
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+25% Synergy $2.06
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+14% Synergy $3.07
Druid Class Druid Class
+11% Synergy $2.43
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+10% Synergy $0.60
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $4.58
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+8% Synergy $7.27
Food Chain Food Chain
+6% Synergy $45.62
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+6% Synergy $1.46
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+6% Synergy $3.22
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+6% Synergy $1.35
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+6% Synergy $4.06
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+5% Synergy $0.33
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+5% Synergy $1.51
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $33.98
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+3% Synergy $3.40
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+3% Synergy $0.34
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+3% Synergy $2.82
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.36
Greater Good Greater Good
-1% Synergy $4.80
Bitter Work Bitter Work
-1% Synergy $0.27
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
-1% Synergy $0.32
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-1% Synergy $0.67
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
-1% Synergy $2.84
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.39
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $1.02
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-5% Synergy $0.48
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.41
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-5% Synergy $0.88
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $1.21
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.51
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-5% Synergy $3.47
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-8% Synergy $4.18
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $3.11

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+13% Synergy $2.06
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+4% Synergy $4.24
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+2% Synergy $2.51

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+14% Synergy $14.69
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+11% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.28
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $6.70
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $2.86
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+4% Synergy $15.36
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.49
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.48
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $11.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $45.94
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.44
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
0% Synergy $5.97
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy $1.13
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.26
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-5% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.29
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-6% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+16% Synergy $0.30
Commercial District Commercial District
+14% Synergy $8.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+14% Synergy $2.43
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+13% Synergy $18.84
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $29.10
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+8% Synergy $8.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.22
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+8% Synergy $0.46
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $30.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $30.84
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+7% Synergy $5.26
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $28.68
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $2.30
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $2.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $11.47
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $16.79
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $35.68
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+5% Synergy $0.30
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.36
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.48
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.93
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.43
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.81
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $13.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.08
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.48
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+2% Synergy $0.88
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.26
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $1.97
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+1% Synergy $0.23
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.91
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+1% Synergy $0.46
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.47
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
0% Synergy $0.33
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $8.40
Game Trail Game Trail
-3% Synergy $0.25
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-3% Synergy $0.14
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.35
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-5% Synergy $8.66
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.64
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-8% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.26

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