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Hugs, Grisly Guardian
Price tag $0.88

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

#1376 Current Rank
#1425 Last Week
#1241 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.

Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
-5% Synergy $0.78
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
-6% Synergy $47.58
Bitter Work Bitter Work
-7% Synergy $0.15
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-7% Synergy $0.70
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-8% Synergy $3.39

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 $0.13
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+47% Synergy $0.56
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+43% Synergy $3.52
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+43% Synergy $9.07
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+42% Synergy $5.51
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+41% Synergy $5.43
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+40% Synergy $0.24
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+39% Synergy $0.64
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+38% Synergy $2.46
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+38% Synergy $10.32

Top Cards

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

Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+37% Synergy $1.18
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+20% Synergy $1.10
Farseek Farseek
+19% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+18% Synergy $1.90
Three Visits Three Visits
+18% Synergy $7.13
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.48
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+10% Synergy $0.64
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.49
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+20% Synergy $30.89
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $2.60
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $34.04
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $1009.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $90.28
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $9.62
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $91.82
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $19.81

Creatures

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

Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+35% Synergy $3.00
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+35% Synergy $7.96
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+35% Synergy $3.07
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+34% Synergy $2.24
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+31% Synergy $5.52
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+31% Synergy $1.74
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+31% Synergy $8.30
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+28% Synergy $3.51
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+27% Synergy $11.91
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+26% Synergy $1.14
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+26% Synergy $10.96
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+24% Synergy $7.32
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+23% Synergy $5.92
Muerra, Trash Tactician Muerra, Trash Tactician
+23% Synergy $0.26
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+22% Synergy $24.82
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+21% Synergy $0.51
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+21% Synergy $1.13
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+20% Synergy $28.65
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+19% Synergy $0.23
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+19% Synergy $0.48
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+18% Synergy $0.74
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+16% Synergy $2.64
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+16% Synergy $0.15
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+16% Synergy $37.80
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+15% Synergy $2.38
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $10.00
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+15% Synergy $0.26
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+15% Synergy $0.28
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+14% Synergy $5.02
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+13% Synergy $0.95
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+13% Synergy $39.98
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+13% Synergy $0.89
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+13% Synergy $5.26
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+10% Synergy $6.73
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+10% Synergy $0.48
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $15.46
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $1.18
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+9% Synergy $0.06
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+7% Synergy $12.87
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+7% Synergy $0.22
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $2.42
Sabotender Sabotender
+4% Synergy $0.11
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
0% Synergy $7.03
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
0% Synergy $0.65
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
0% Synergy $16.10
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $12.29
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-4% Synergy $0.27
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-4% Synergy $4.17
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.22

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+22% Synergy $13.61
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+13% Synergy $2.83
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+13% Synergy $1.42
Harrow Harrow
+11% Synergy $0.20
Starstorm Starstorm
+8% Synergy $0.22
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+6% Synergy $0.32
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.08
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $5.01
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.59
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $3.77
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.22
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+2% Synergy $2.92
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $7.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.37
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.12
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $7.40
Overprotect Overprotect
0% Synergy $1.96
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $1.11
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-1% Synergy $1.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $1.28
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-1% Synergy $4.72
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $10.48
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $0.84
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.70
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-5% Synergy $0.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $48.91
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $9.95

Sorceries

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

Explore Explore
+28% Synergy $0.36
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+22% Synergy $9.17
Worldsoul's Rage Worldsoul's Rage
+20% Synergy $0.16
Open the Way Open the Way
+16% Synergy $3.71
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+14% Synergy $16.84
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+11% Synergy $0.31
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+9% Synergy $0.19
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+8% Synergy $0.36
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+7% Synergy $0.94
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+6% Synergy $4.00
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+6% Synergy $0.83
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.64
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $30.89
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+5% Synergy $0.23
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $4.68
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+5% Synergy $0.35
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.17
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.79
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+5% Synergy $2.01
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+5% Synergy $1.48
Wear Down Wear Down
+4% Synergy $0.13
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+4% Synergy $0.52
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $15.62
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $5.68
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+3% Synergy $47.69
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.61
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $8.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.70
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.02
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $1.46
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.29
Migration Path Migration Path
+1% Synergy $0.17
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $4.27
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $1.10
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.26
Bushwhack Bushwhack
0% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.24
Decimate Decimate
-2% Synergy $0.18
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-4% Synergy $1.13
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-4% Synergy $0.17
Harmonize Harmonize
-5% Synergy $0.11
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-6% Synergy $1.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.28
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-8% Synergy $0.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+10% Synergy $2.79
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $30.94
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+7% Synergy $8.88
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $18.29
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+5% Synergy $3.17
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+5% Synergy $0.20
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+5% Synergy $0.06
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $2.35
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+3% Synergy $2.45
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $60.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.21

Enchantments

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

Exploration Exploration
+32% Synergy $26.70
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+31% Synergy $3.41
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+28% Synergy $18.77
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+26% Synergy $1.92
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+14% Synergy $2.75
Druid Class Druid Class
+13% Synergy $1.46
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+10% Synergy $0.79
Spelunking Spelunking
+9% Synergy $2.78
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+8% Synergy $6.71
Food Chain Food Chain
+7% Synergy $34.94
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+7% Synergy $1.06
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+6% Synergy $2.72
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+6% Synergy $1.09
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+5% Synergy $0.28
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+5% Synergy $0.57
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+5% Synergy $3.95
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $33.59
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+4% Synergy $0.85
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+3% Synergy $0.23
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+2% Synergy $0.90
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $21.50
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
0% Synergy $0.44
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-1% Synergy $0.50
Greater Good Greater Good
-2% Synergy $3.88
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.23
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-2% Synergy $0.79
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $1.05
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.74
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.26
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-5% Synergy $2.06
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $0.99
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $10.80
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-5% Synergy $1.26
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-9% Synergy $2.30
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $2.39

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+13% Synergy $1.70
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+4% Synergy $2.97
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+2% Synergy $1.69

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+15% Synergy $6.99
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+11% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.13
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $6.66
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $1.36
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+4% Synergy $16.86
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.32
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $32.82
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $10.60
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $4.85
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.45
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
0% Synergy $4.86
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy $0.52
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.14
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.18
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.93
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-4% Synergy $0.24
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-6% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+16% Synergy $0.23
Commercial District Commercial District
+16% Synergy $6.07
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+14% Synergy $13.71
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+14% Synergy $4.65
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $24.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $24.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $25.31
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+8% Synergy $5.95
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+8% Synergy $4.56
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+8% Synergy $0.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $19.79
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+6% Synergy $13.04
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $2.42
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.64
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $9.48
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $31.01
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+5% Synergy $0.20
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $2.13
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.16
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $5.68
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.11
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.10
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.70
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.59
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.02
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+2% Synergy $0.69
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.10
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.40
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $1.33
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+1% Synergy $0.18
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+1% Synergy $0.36
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.38
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $1.10
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $8.76
Game Trail Game Trail
-3% Synergy $0.18
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-3% Synergy $0.04
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.34
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-5% Synergy $7.34
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.13
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-8% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.18

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