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Kudo, King Among Bears
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureBear

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#328 Current Rank
#350 Last Week
#248 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kudo, King Among Bears.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kudo, King Among Bears decks.

Spider-Ham, Peter Porker Spider-Ham, Peter Porker
+4% Synergy $0.75
Silk, Web Weaver Silk, Web Weaver
+1% Synergy $0.52
Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
+1% Synergy $0.44
Suburban Sanctuary Suburban Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.05
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-1% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kudo, King Among Bears's abilities and overall game plan.

Ayula, Queen Among Bears Ayula, Queen Among Bears
+82% Synergy $0.63
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+62% Synergy $16.08
Reverence Reverence
+43% Synergy $6.81
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+37% Synergy $7.02
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+35% Synergy $2.06
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+35% Synergy $2.99
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+34% Synergy $7.48
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+32% Synergy $4.12
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
+32% Synergy $0.17
Werebear Werebear
+31% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kudo, King Among Bears decks.

Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+25% Synergy $1.06
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+22% Synergy $6.44
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.24
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.62
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+11% Synergy $10.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.19
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.86
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.41
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+13% Synergy $21.91
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+6% Synergy $13.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $50.70
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $993.06
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+2% Synergy $22.31
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $75.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $36.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kudo, King Among Bears's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+31% Synergy $0.33
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+28% Synergy $1.73
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+28% Synergy $0.72
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+28% Synergy $6.66
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+27% Synergy $0.27
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+27% Synergy $0.66
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+24% Synergy $3.69
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+24% Synergy $3.26
Faithful Watchdog Faithful Watchdog
+24% Synergy $0.04
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+24% Synergy $0.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+22% Synergy $11.72
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+20% Synergy $42.37
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+20% Synergy $3.65
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+19% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.48
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+17% Synergy $1.29
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+17% Synergy $0.26
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+16% Synergy $3.97
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+15% Synergy $1.11
Mother Bear Mother Bear
+15% Synergy $0.11
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+14% Synergy $0.57
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $10.34
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+14% Synergy $1.44
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+13% Synergy $4.76
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+13% Synergy $7.16
Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
+12% Synergy $0.33
Ashcoat Bear Ashcoat Bear
+12% Synergy $0.36
Grizzly Bears Grizzly Bears
+12% Synergy $0.23
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+10% Synergy $1.00
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+10% Synergy $24.06
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+10% Synergy $36.98
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+10% Synergy $0.61
Drover Grizzly Drover Grizzly
+10% Synergy $0.07
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+9% Synergy $5.86
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+9% Synergy $0.57
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+8% Synergy $2.75
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+8% Synergy $0.19
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+8% Synergy $12.04
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+8% Synergy $0.13
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+8% Synergy $0.15
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+8% Synergy $0.34
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+7% Synergy $0.35
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+7% Synergy $0.32
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+7% Synergy $0.14
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $1.16
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+4% Synergy $0.49
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $14.05
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+4% Synergy $2.86
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+3% Synergy $3.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kudo, King Among Bears safe.

Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+21% Synergy $2.09
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+18% Synergy $1.53
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $0.86
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+11% Synergy $9.73
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+11% Synergy $1.00
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $8.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.65
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+8% Synergy $10.57
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+6% Synergy $0.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $18.17
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $0.40
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+6% Synergy $3.96
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+5% Synergy $6.91
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $5.43
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.53
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.33
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $4.06
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.80
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.27
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $5.70
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+2% Synergy $0.13
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.90
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.99
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy $0.09
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.81
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.51
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
-2% Synergy $0.27
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-3% Synergy $1.59
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
-3% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kudo, King Among Bears's game plan and control the board.

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+25% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.90
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $1.93
Three Visits Three Visits
+11% Synergy $5.83
Fade from History Fade from History
+9% Synergy $0.71
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.35
Overrun Overrun
+8% Synergy $0.15
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+8% Synergy $0.46
Grizzly Fate Grizzly Fate
+8% Synergy $0.43
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.49
Explore Explore
+7% Synergy $9.95
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+7% Synergy $0.25
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+5% Synergy $13.30
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.22
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.52
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+4% Synergy $15.90
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+4% Synergy $0.44
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.72
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.83
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+3% Synergy $0.62
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $24.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.65
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.19
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.27
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $16.74
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.32
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
0% Synergy $5.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.41
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+22% Synergy $5.46
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+19% Synergy $2.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.32
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+12% Synergy $2.61
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+9% Synergy $1.94
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $1.54
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $6.83
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.22
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $16.06
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.34
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+4% Synergy $8.54
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $64.05
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+3% Synergy $7.72
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $43.76
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+2% Synergy $0.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $3.53

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kudo, King Among Bears's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+26% Synergy $0.43
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $9.22
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+16% Synergy $2.07
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+16% Synergy $0.23
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+15% Synergy $6.12
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+13% Synergy $2.20
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+12% Synergy $2.60
Bearscape Bearscape
+12% Synergy $5.05
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+10% Synergy $0.86
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+10% Synergy $0.21
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.29
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.13
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+8% Synergy $11.09
Nature's Revolt Nature's Revolt
+8% Synergy $5.84
Ayula's Influence Ayula's Influence
+7% Synergy $0.29
Alpha Status Alpha Status
+7% Synergy $5.16
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+6% Synergy $8.53
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+6% Synergy $0.93
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+5% Synergy $13.93
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.92
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $26.20
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.37
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.48
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+4% Synergy $0.11
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $4.27
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+3% Synergy $6.33
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $10.92
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $0.97
Master Chef Master Chef
+3% Synergy $0.11
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.50
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $7.17
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+2% Synergy $16.96
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+2% Synergy $0.67
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $2.98
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
0% Synergy $8.01
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $25.43
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-1% Synergy $4.47
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.16
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-2% Synergy $28.52
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $5.93
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-3% Synergy $0.26
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.97
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.99
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $44.22
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $5.46
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-13% Synergy $0.22
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-13% Synergy $0.97

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kudo, King Among Bears to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+16% Synergy $0.65
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $1.29
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $30.44
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+3% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+21% Synergy $18.31
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+17% Synergy $8.89
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+13% Synergy $1.09
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $7.90
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+7% Synergy $0.94
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+6% Synergy $0.93
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $1.61
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $4.56
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.15
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.21
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $32.58
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.15
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $1.28
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $15.68
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.03
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+32% Synergy $4.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+5% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.48
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+3% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kudo, King Among Bears decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.16
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+7% Synergy $0.44
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+7% Synergy $2.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $8.85
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+5% Synergy $6.61
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $13.31
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+4% Synergy $4.78
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+3% Synergy $12.15
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+3% Synergy $0.10
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+2% Synergy $14.04
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $35.68
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.65
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.18
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.50
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.22
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.15
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $12.56
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.27
Brushland Brushland
-1% Synergy $0.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.41
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.21
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.18
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-2% Synergy $3.74
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-2% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.79
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-2% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $4.15
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-3% Synergy $0.26
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-4% Synergy $0.21
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-5% Synergy $0.15
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.11
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-5% Synergy $0.05
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-8% Synergy $0.11

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