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Kudo, King Among Bears
Price tag $0.19

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

#306 Current Rank
#319 Last Week
#257 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.

Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+5% Synergy $11.21
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.60
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+4% Synergy $11.52
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+3% Synergy $2.00
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+2% Synergy $1.92

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 $0.56
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+62% Synergy $17.67
Reverence Reverence
+43% Synergy $8.14
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+38% Synergy $4.07
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+35% Synergy $3.04
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+35% Synergy $2.14
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+33% Synergy $1.85
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+32% Synergy $4.58
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
+31% Synergy $0.09
Werebear Werebear
+31% Synergy $0.11

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 $1.35
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+22% Synergy $5.44
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.17
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.45
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $0.55
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $11.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+11% Synergy $1.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
+9% Synergy $0.63
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+13% Synergy $18.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $45.06
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $13.64
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+2% Synergy $18.23
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $977.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.81
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $34.90
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.11

Creatures

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

King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+30% Synergy $0.42
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+30% Synergy $1.06
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+28% Synergy $6.25
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+28% Synergy $1.15
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+27% Synergy $0.24
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+26% Synergy $0.80
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+24% Synergy $2.90
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+24% Synergy $2.96
Faithful Watchdog Faithful Watchdog
+24% Synergy $0.07
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+24% Synergy $0.83
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+23% Synergy $9.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+20% Synergy $42.12
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+19% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+19% Synergy $4.53
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+19% Synergy $0.24
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+18% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.45
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+17% Synergy $0.95
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+16% Synergy $4.76
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+16% Synergy $1.41
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $10.32
Mother Bear Mother Bear
+15% Synergy $0.16
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+14% Synergy $0.55
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+14% Synergy $7.69
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+13% Synergy $3.73
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+13% Synergy $3.33
Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
+13% Synergy $0.27
Ashcoat Bear Ashcoat Bear
+12% Synergy $0.33
Grizzly Bears Grizzly Bears
+12% Synergy $0.26
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+11% Synergy $60.43
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+11% Synergy $0.71
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+10% Synergy $1.10
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+10% Synergy $4.45
Drover Grizzly Drover Grizzly
+10% Synergy $0.08
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+8% Synergy $1.72
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+8% Synergy $0.24
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+8% Synergy $0.12
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+8% Synergy $0.69
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+7% Synergy $11.17
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+7% Synergy $0.17
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+7% Synergy $0.34
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+7% Synergy $0.15
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+6% Synergy $0.29
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+6% Synergy $0.24
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+5% Synergy $0.97
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+4% Synergy $0.47
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $12.79
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+3% Synergy $3.54
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+3% Synergy $3.13
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.20

Instants

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

Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+21% Synergy $1.94
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+18% Synergy $1.72
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $0.87
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+11% Synergy $9.62
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+11% Synergy $0.76
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $11.84
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+8% Synergy $10.58
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.83
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+6% Synergy $0.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $16.62
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $0.36
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+6% Synergy $3.86
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+5% Synergy $5.01
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $4.70
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $4.02
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $0.65
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.95
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.75
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+3% Synergy $0.19
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $3.28
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $5.34
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.18
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
0% Synergy $0.83
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy $0.07
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.96
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.28
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
-2% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.29
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
-3% Synergy $0.25
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-3% Synergy $1.08

Sorceries

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

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+25% Synergy $0.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.67
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $6.33
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $1.65
Fade from History Fade from History
+9% Synergy $0.59
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.31
Overrun Overrun
+8% Synergy $0.13
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+8% Synergy $0.48
Grizzly Fate Grizzly Fate
+8% Synergy $0.44
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.47
Explore Explore
+7% Synergy $0.25
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+7% Synergy $0.21
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+6% Synergy $13.23
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.19
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+5% Synergy $0.38
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.23
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+4% Synergy $15.29
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.89
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+3% Synergy $0.79
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.83
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.22
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.30
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $23.83
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.63
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $19.06
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.46
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
0% Synergy $9.99
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.71
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+21% Synergy $4.10
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+19% Synergy $4.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.44
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+13% Synergy $2.24
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+9% Synergy $1.97
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.96
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $5.49
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.32
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $14.18
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.47
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+4% Synergy $8.55
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $61.80
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $41.42
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+1% Synergy $0.23
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $4.33

Enchantments

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

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+27% Synergy $0.40
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $10.46
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+16% Synergy $1.53
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+15% Synergy $3.95
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+15% Synergy $0.30
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+14% Synergy $1.74
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+13% Synergy $3.26
Bearscape Bearscape
+12% Synergy $4.87
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+11% Synergy $2.01
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+11% Synergy $0.26
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $11.08
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.25
Nature's Revolt Nature's Revolt
+8% Synergy $6.87
Ayula's Influence Ayula's Influence
+8% Synergy $0.36
Alpha Status Alpha Status
+7% Synergy $4.42
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+6% Synergy $0.94
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+5% Synergy $24.47
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+5% Synergy $7.81
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+5% Synergy $12.23
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.86
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+4% Synergy $3.87
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.32
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+4% Synergy $0.15
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+4% Synergy $1.50
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $10.38
Master Chef Master Chef
+3% Synergy $0.09
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $1.43
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.46
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $6.02
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+2% Synergy $16.86
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+2% Synergy $0.62
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $2.76
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+1% Synergy $7.57
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.14
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-2% Synergy $0.32
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $24.88
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-2% Synergy $28.44
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $7.29
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-3% Synergy $0.32
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $3.82
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $46.28
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $3.69
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-14% Synergy $0.31
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-14% Synergy $0.88

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 $0.92
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $1.28
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $29.54
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+3% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+20% Synergy $18.89
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+17% Synergy $4.07
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+13% Synergy $0.97
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $9.54
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+7% Synergy $0.90
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+6% Synergy $1.09
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $2.00
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $4.33
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $29.80
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $2.36
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $1.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+31% Synergy $3.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.74
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+6% Synergy $0.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.33

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 $0.17
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+8% Synergy $0.98
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+8% Synergy $1.91
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $9.35
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+5% Synergy $7.89
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $9.48
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+4% Synergy $5.78
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+3% Synergy $12.64
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+3% Synergy $0.19
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+2% Synergy $11.38
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $33.99
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.88
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.63
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $13.66
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.43
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.18
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.31
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.82
Brushland Brushland
-1% Synergy $1.30
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-1% Synergy $3.54
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.52
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.22
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-2% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.28
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-2% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.51
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.15
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-3% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.45
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-4% Synergy $0.20
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-5% Synergy $0.21
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.18
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-5% Synergy $0.06
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-9% Synergy $0.18

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