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Kudo, King Among Bears
Price tag $0.26

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

#297 Current Rank
#340 Last Week
#233 Past 2 Years

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.

Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+17% Synergy $0.31
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+7% Synergy $10.14
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+5% Synergy $0.37
Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+2% Synergy $0.41
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.92

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
+81% Synergy $1.59
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+60% Synergy $20.63
Reverence Reverence
+44% Synergy $6.18
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+36% Synergy $9.99
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+36% Synergy $3.64
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+35% Synergy $3.87
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+33% Synergy $8.09
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+32% Synergy $4.71
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
+32% Synergy $0.33
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+32% Synergy $0.60

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
+24% Synergy $4.24
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+22% Synergy $7.00
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.23
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $0.70
Cultivate Cultivate
+13% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.51
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.40
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $14.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+11% Synergy $28.68
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $6.17
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $14.61
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $53.21
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+3% Synergy $28.20
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $1510.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $37.90

Creatures

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

Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+31% Synergy $1.88
Werebear Werebear
+30% Synergy $0.20
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+27% Synergy $3.00
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+27% Synergy $0.30
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+27% Synergy $6.43
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+26% Synergy $11.59
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+24% Synergy $3.98
Faithful Watchdog Faithful Watchdog
+23% Synergy $0.19
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+23% Synergy $0.36
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+22% Synergy $10.57
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+21% Synergy $0.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+20% Synergy $11.93
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+20% Synergy $4.71
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+19% Synergy $0.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $60.48
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+18% Synergy $0.77
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.44
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+16% Synergy $0.42
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+16% Synergy $4.38
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+16% Synergy $2.65
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+15% Synergy $1.29
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+15% Synergy $0.34
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+14% Synergy $2.48
Mother Bear Mother Bear
+14% Synergy $0.24
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+13% Synergy $17.83
Ashcoat Bear Ashcoat Bear
+11% Synergy $0.36
Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
+11% Synergy $0.38
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+11% Synergy $34.79
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+11% Synergy $2.85
Grizzly Bears Grizzly Bears
+11% Synergy $0.22
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+10% Synergy $0.19
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+10% Synergy $1.10
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+9% Synergy $0.53
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+9% Synergy $40.38
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+8% Synergy $6.18
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+8% Synergy $0.18
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+8% Synergy $1.78
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+8% Synergy $0.40
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+7% Synergy $19.80
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+7% Synergy $0.26
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+7% Synergy $0.21
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+7% Synergy $0.32
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+7% Synergy $0.44
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+6% Synergy $3.66
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+6% Synergy $0.73
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+5% Synergy $0.38
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+4% Synergy $2.38
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+3% Synergy $2.08
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+3% Synergy $26.23
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+2% Synergy $9.65

Instants

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

Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+22% Synergy $1.92
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+17% Synergy $4.04
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $1.16
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+11% Synergy $10.76
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+10% Synergy $1.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $14.66
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.40
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy $0.40
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+6% Synergy $10.84
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $22.27
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+6% Synergy $3.15
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $0.92
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+4% Synergy $7.39
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $6.14
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.71
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.30
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $4.30
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $6.12
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+2% Synergy $0.27
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+1% Synergy $7.68
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.82
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.94
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.85
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
-1% Synergy $0.33
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
-2% Synergy $0.24
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-3% Synergy $2.63
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+23% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.48
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+9% Synergy $2.43
Overrun Overrun
+8% Synergy $0.30
Fade from History Fade from History
+8% Synergy $2.46
Grizzly Fate Grizzly Fate
+7% Synergy $0.44
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+7% Synergy $0.84
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.34
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.22
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.56
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+4% Synergy $13.07
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.25
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.40
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+4% Synergy $1.03
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $18.50
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.02
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.62
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.93
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+2% Synergy $1.97
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.91
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $52.76
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $28.49
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+0% Synergy $10.14
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+0% Synergy $2.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+21% Synergy $5.62
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+17% Synergy $4.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.39
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+11% Synergy $2.68
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+8% Synergy $3.21
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy $19.07
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.44
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.28
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $7.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.91
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $18.78
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.35
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+4% Synergy $4.71
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $11.65
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $62.97
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+2% Synergy $0.67
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $70.05
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $5.07

Enchantments

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

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+26% Synergy $0.42
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+19% Synergy $0.26
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+17% Synergy $1.37
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+17% Synergy $8.58
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $13.56
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+12% Synergy $2.84
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+11% Synergy $1.64
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+10% Synergy $6.44
Bearscape Bearscape
+10% Synergy $4.50
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.42
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+8% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Revolt Nature's Revolt
+7% Synergy $5.54
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.31
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $12.12
Ayula's Influence Ayula's Influence
+6% Synergy $0.38
Alpha Status Alpha Status
+6% Synergy $5.53
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+5% Synergy $10.61
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+4% Synergy $0.21
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+4% Synergy $1.23
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+4% Synergy $9.72
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.42
Master Chef Master Chef
+3% Synergy $0.24
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.45
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+3% Synergy $7.90
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $32.45
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+2% Synergy $2.30
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+2% Synergy $8.03
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $16.01
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+1% Synergy $7.84
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.61
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $6.60
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+0% Synergy $9.26
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
0% Synergy $14.10
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
0% Synergy $0.32
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
0% Synergy $7.57
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.78
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.71
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-2% Synergy $35.62
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $9.42
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $63.03
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-2% Synergy $0.36
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-3% Synergy $0.33
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $3.95
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-12% Synergy $1.64
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-12% Synergy $0.43

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+15% Synergy $1.92
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $2.68
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $39.83
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+4% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+20% Synergy $24.28
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+17% Synergy $5.47
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+12% Synergy $0.29
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+8% Synergy $7.16
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+6% Synergy $1.69
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+6% Synergy $1.15
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $15.65
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $1.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.31
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.36
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $7.56
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.25
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $51.21
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $12.92
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $3.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.99
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+31% Synergy $3.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+4% Synergy $4.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $3.30
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+4% Synergy $4.00
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+3% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.50

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.28
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+6% Synergy $2.65
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+4% Synergy $0.37
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.86
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+3% Synergy $6.87
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $17.44
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $5.34
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+2% Synergy $0.21
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.62
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+1% Synergy $16.00
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+1% Synergy $0.29
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.68
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.25
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+1% Synergy $7.99
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+0% Synergy $50.28
Savannah Savannah
+0% Synergy
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.45
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $16.09
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.92
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $2.00
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
0% Synergy $0.28
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.36
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-1% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-2% Synergy $4.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.10
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.30
Brushland Brushland
-2% Synergy $1.34
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.27
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.27
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-4% Synergy $0.15
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-5% Synergy $0.31

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