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Hugs, Grisly Guardian
Price tag $0.60

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

#1360 Current Rank
#1528 Last Week
#1246 Past 2 Years

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.

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+6% Synergy $1.97
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+6% Synergy $11.49
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+3% Synergy $3.99
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+3% Synergy $0.31
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+2% Synergy $0.29

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
+46% Synergy $0.27
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+45% Synergy $0.34
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+41% Synergy $12.74
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+41% Synergy $5.60
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+40% Synergy $3.15
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+39% Synergy $4.96
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+38% Synergy $0.35
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+38% Synergy $0.50
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+37% Synergy $3.70
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+37% Synergy $1.27

Top Cards

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

Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+20% Synergy $1.50
Farseek Farseek
+18% Synergy $0.55
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $5.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+16% Synergy $2.40
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+11% Synergy $0.63
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.88
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+17% Synergy $43.04
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+8% Synergy $3.80
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $31.82
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+0% Synergy $1510.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.84
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.30

Creatures

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

Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+35% Synergy $14.00
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+34% Synergy $10.50
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+34% Synergy $2.42
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+33% Synergy $10.69
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+32% Synergy $3.78
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+30% Synergy $5.67
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+30% Synergy $4.01
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+29% Synergy $10.44
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+27% Synergy $7.03
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+25% Synergy $14.27
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.72
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+24% Synergy $11.59
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+23% Synergy $6.25
Muerra, Trash Tactician Muerra, Trash Tactician
+22% Synergy $0.32
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+22% Synergy $0.37
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+22% Synergy $6.04
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+21% Synergy $37.31
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+20% Synergy $0.32
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+18% Synergy $0.69
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+18% Synergy $24.10
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+17% Synergy $0.40
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $6.64
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+14% Synergy $0.25
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+14% Synergy $2.25
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+14% Synergy $0.38
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+14% Synergy $0.51
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+13% Synergy $0.39
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+13% Synergy $2.45
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+13% Synergy $29.09
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+12% Synergy $1.39
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+12% Synergy $5.11
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+12% Synergy $6.04
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+12% Synergy $40.99
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $14.00
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+9% Synergy $2.85
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $1.89
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+9% Synergy $0.59
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+7% Synergy $0.29
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+7% Synergy $16.21
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $1.80
Sabotender Sabotender
+5% Synergy $0.26
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+4% Synergy $0.40
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+0% Synergy $1.10
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+0% Synergy $9.98
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
0% Synergy $27.17
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $11.91
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.42
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-3% Synergy $8.49
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-3% Synergy $2.62
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+22% Synergy $17.11
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+12% Synergy $3.24
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+11% Synergy $4.08
Harrow Harrow
+10% Synergy $0.37
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+6% Synergy $0.59
Starstorm Starstorm
+6% Synergy $0.31
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+4% Synergy $0.28
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $6.27
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $6.06
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+2% Synergy $4.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $16.68
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+1% Synergy $0.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+0% Synergy $0.34
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+0% Synergy $0.86
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+0% Synergy $10.94
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $12.52
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $4.07
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.31
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $11.50
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.97
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $0.92
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.71
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.85
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.21
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $67.12
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

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

Explore Explore
+27% Synergy $0.22
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+22% Synergy $7.91
Worldsoul's Rage Worldsoul's Rage
+19% Synergy $0.27
Open the Way Open the Way
+15% Synergy $0.75
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+12% Synergy $18.50
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.40
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+7% Synergy $0.30
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+7% Synergy $0.34
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+7% Synergy $0.47
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+6% Synergy $0.35
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+6% Synergy $5.98
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+6% Synergy $2.96
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.92
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+5% Synergy $2.57
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+5% Synergy $0.41
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+5% Synergy $1.65
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $52.76
Wear Down Wear Down
+4% Synergy $0.23
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+4% Synergy $1.75
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+4% Synergy $1.82
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.28
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $35.52
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+3% Synergy $0.39
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+3% Synergy $2.65
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.14
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.02
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $28.49
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.05
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+2% Synergy $46.61
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $5.52
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.91
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $2.98
Migration Path Migration Path
+0% Synergy $0.38
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+0% Synergy $0.65
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+0% Synergy $0.27
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $2.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.24
Decimate Decimate
-1% Synergy $0.30
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-2% Synergy $1.61
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.30
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $3.53
Harmonize Harmonize
-3% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $1.53
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-7% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+9% Synergy $4.36
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $34.13
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $21.73
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $9.50
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+4% Synergy $0.29
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+4% Synergy $3.80
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+3% Synergy $0.30
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $3.53
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+3% Synergy $0.81
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+2% Synergy $3.27
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $64.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Exploration Exploration
+30% Synergy $33.51
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+29% Synergy $4.64
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+27% Synergy $16.96
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+24% Synergy $2.06
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+12% Synergy $1.91
Druid Class Druid Class
+10% Synergy $1.95
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+9% Synergy $0.55
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $4.71
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+7% Synergy $7.73
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+6% Synergy $1.18
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+6% Synergy $3.95
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+5% Synergy $4.05
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+5% Synergy $1.67
Food Chain Food Chain
+5% Synergy $45.06
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+5% Synergy $1.47
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+4% Synergy $0.38
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+4% Synergy $1.65
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $36.20
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+2% Synergy $0.36
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+2% Synergy $2.63
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+0% Synergy $2.98
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.78
Bitter Work Bitter Work
0% Synergy $0.30
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
0% Synergy $0.61
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
0% Synergy $0.34
Greater Good Greater Good
-1% Synergy $5.26
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.39
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-5% Synergy $1.09
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-5% Synergy $3.98
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $12.12
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.42
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $1.64
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-7% Synergy $5.20
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-16% Synergy $2.84

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+12% Synergy $2.31
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+3% Synergy $4.22
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+2% Synergy $1.78
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
-5% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $15.43
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+10% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.33
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $4.12
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $3.83
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.54
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+3% Synergy $16.96
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $7.44
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $50.77
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+0% Synergy $7.56
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.40
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.22
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.35
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-4% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.29
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-6% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+16% Synergy $0.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+14% Synergy $3.30
Commercial District Commercial District
+14% Synergy $7.86
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+11% Synergy $17.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $31.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+7% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy $36.97
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $36.04
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $1.80
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $32.02
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+6% Synergy $5.02
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+6% Synergy $6.94
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+5% Synergy $0.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $17.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $37.91
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.39
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.37
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+4% Synergy $2.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.33
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.02
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.05
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $16.68
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+1% Synergy $0.46
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.27
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+1% Synergy $0.47
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.91
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+1% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.71
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.40
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $2.19
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+0% Synergy $0.65
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
0% Synergy $1.10
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-2% Synergy $0.21
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $7.24
Game Trail Game Trail
-2% Synergy $0.24
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-5% Synergy $8.10
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.77
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.82
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-7% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.25

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