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Hugs, Grisly Guardian
Price tag $0.51

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

#1328 Current Rank
#1251 Last Week
#1246 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.

Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+5% Synergy $9.59
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+4% Synergy $0.23
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+3% Synergy $5.91
Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+2% Synergy $0.60
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
+1% Synergy $2.64

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 $0.25
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+45% Synergy $0.37
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+42% Synergy $13.25
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+41% Synergy $5.76
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+41% Synergy $2.23
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+40% Synergy $4.69
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+39% Synergy $0.25
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+39% Synergy $0.45
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+38% Synergy $3.53
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+37% Synergy $1.17

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 $1.17
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.36
Farseek Farseek
+18% Synergy $0.52
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+17% Synergy $2.12
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $5.00
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+11% Synergy $0.95
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.65
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+18% Synergy $41.65
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $3.34
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $34.13
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1374.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.08
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.79

Creatures

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

Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+36% Synergy $11.41
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+35% Synergy $10.54
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+34% Synergy $5.10
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+34% Synergy $2.59
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+33% Synergy $2.98
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+31% Synergy $3.33
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+30% Synergy $5.63
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+30% Synergy $10.01
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+28% Synergy $7.02
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+26% Synergy $15.84
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.78
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+25% Synergy $13.36
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+24% Synergy $6.40
Muerra, Trash Tactician Muerra, Trash Tactician
+23% Synergy $0.20
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+22% Synergy $30.35
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+22% Synergy $7.56
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+21% Synergy $0.45
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+20% Synergy $0.35
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+19% Synergy $0.58
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+18% Synergy $20.86
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+18% Synergy $0.41
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+15% Synergy $0.26
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $8.15
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+14% Synergy $0.41
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+14% Synergy $1.62
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+14% Synergy $2.62
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+14% Synergy $0.33
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+14% Synergy $0.36
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+14% Synergy $26.42
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+13% Synergy $5.69
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+13% Synergy $44.47
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+13% Synergy $4.34
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+13% Synergy $1.27
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+10% Synergy $1.84
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+10% Synergy $3.72
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $15.04
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+9% Synergy $0.50
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $1.53
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+7% Synergy $21.32
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sabotender Sabotender
+5% Synergy $0.27
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+1% Synergy $6.79
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+1% Synergy $0.83
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
0% Synergy $24.32
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $13.64
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.41
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-3% Synergy $9.55
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $2.12
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+22% Synergy $18.05
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+12% Synergy $3.92
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+12% Synergy $5.08
Harrow Harrow
+10% Synergy $0.33
Starstorm Starstorm
+7% Synergy $0.32
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+7% Synergy $0.60
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.23
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $7.59
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $14.92
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $5.67
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+2% Synergy $4.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.36
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.71
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $9.73
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+1% Synergy $0.28
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $11.10
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.35
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.97
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-1% Synergy $8.03
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $2.89
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.50
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $1.06
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $68.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $13.64

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
+23% Synergy $12.63
Worldsoul's Rage Worldsoul's Rage
+19% Synergy $0.29
Open the Way Open the Way
+16% Synergy $1.80
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+12% Synergy $20.06
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.34
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+8% Synergy $0.28
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+7% Synergy $0.45
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+7% Synergy $0.46
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.82
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+6% Synergy $4.74
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+6% Synergy $0.38
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+6% Synergy $3.04
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+6% Synergy $2.35
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $47.73
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+5% Synergy $0.38
Wear Down Wear Down
+5% Synergy $0.26
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+5% Synergy $1.47
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+5% Synergy $1.40
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+5% Synergy $1.21
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.33
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+4% Synergy $26.84
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+4% Synergy $2.31
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+3% Synergy $0.87
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $22.04
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.22
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $8.21
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+3% Synergy $51.62
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.45
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.84
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $5.35
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.22
Migration Path Migration Path
+1% Synergy $0.29
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $2.62
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.68
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.69
Bushwhack Bushwhack
0% Synergy $0.25
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.27
Decimate Decimate
-2% Synergy $0.27
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-3% Synergy $1.15
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-3% Synergy $0.35
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-4% Synergy $3.02
Harmonize Harmonize
-4% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.39
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-7% Synergy $1.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+10% Synergy $3.52
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $30.56
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $19.52
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $10.90
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+5% Synergy $3.41
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+5% Synergy $0.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.19
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+4% Synergy $0.27
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+3% Synergy $0.55
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+2% Synergy $2.44
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $62.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Exploration Exploration
+31% Synergy $32.17
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+30% Synergy $4.26
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+28% Synergy $14.79
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+25% Synergy $2.65
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+13% Synergy $2.95
Druid Class Druid Class
+11% Synergy $2.36
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+10% Synergy $0.51
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $3.98
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+7% Synergy $7.06
Food Chain Food Chain
+6% Synergy $50.65
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+6% Synergy $1.74
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+6% Synergy $3.67
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+6% Synergy $1.13
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+6% Synergy $4.08
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+5% Synergy $0.33
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+5% Synergy $1.48
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+5% Synergy $1.60
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $35.23
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+3% Synergy $2.61
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+3% Synergy $0.36
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+1% Synergy $2.56
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.49
Bitter Work Bitter Work
0% Synergy $0.27
Greater Good Greater Good
-1% Synergy $4.97
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
-1% Synergy $0.31
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-1% Synergy $0.64
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.42
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.39
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.39
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-5% Synergy $1.05
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.76
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $1.62
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-5% Synergy $4.04
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-8% Synergy $4.97
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $3.12

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+13% Synergy $2.39
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+4% Synergy $4.57
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+2% Synergy $2.17

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+13% Synergy $14.94
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+11% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $1.11
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $5.05
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $3.30
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+4% Synergy $17.10
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.44
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $11.07
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.85
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $50.34
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
0% Synergy $6.75
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy $1.15
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.29
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-4% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.40
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-6% Synergy $0.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+17% Synergy $0.29
Commercial District Commercial District
+14% Synergy $7.97
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+14% Synergy $1.00
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+12% Synergy $16.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $32.49
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $32.67
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $34.87
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+7% Synergy $7.89
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+7% Synergy $4.50
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+7% Synergy $0.45
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $1.53
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $28.90
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $2.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $10.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $16.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $39.10
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+5% Synergy $0.34
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.34
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.27
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.12
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $8.21
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.27
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+2% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $14.92
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.84
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.48
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $2.03
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+1% Synergy $0.44
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.41
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.76
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
0% Synergy $0.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.68
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $7.91
Game Trail Game Trail
-3% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-3% Synergy $0.19
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.35
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-5% Synergy $7.69
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.30
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-8% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.30

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