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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

#301 Current Rank
#358 Last Week
#227 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 $0.20
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+8% Synergy $10.64
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+6% Synergy $0.36
Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+2% Synergy $0.39
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $6.84

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 $1.61
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+61% Synergy $20.41
Reverence Reverence
+44% Synergy $6.27
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+37% Synergy $9.86
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+36% Synergy $3.55
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+35% Synergy $4.00
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+34% Synergy $8.94
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
+33% Synergy $0.26
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+33% Synergy $4.36
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+33% 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
+25% Synergy $3.37
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+22% Synergy $7.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+20% Synergy $0.32
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.32
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $0.67
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.48
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.44
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $14.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.11
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+12% Synergy $26.85
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.21
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $14.82
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $52.65
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+3% Synergy $28.20
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $1495.77
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $37.67

Creatures

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

Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+31% Synergy $1.79
Werebear Werebear
+31% Synergy $0.20
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+28% Synergy $6.40
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+27% Synergy $0.31
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+27% Synergy $3.14
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+27% Synergy $11.38
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+24% Synergy $4.01
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+24% Synergy $0.36
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+23% Synergy $8.65
Faithful Watchdog Faithful Watchdog
+23% Synergy $0.19
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+21% Synergy $0.25
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+20% Synergy $13.52
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+20% Synergy $0.41
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+20% Synergy $4.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $54.62
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+19% Synergy $0.68
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.40
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+16% Synergy $4.24
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+16% Synergy $2.41
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+16% Synergy $1.30
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+16% Synergy $0.40
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+15% Synergy $0.31
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+14% Synergy $2.56
Mother Bear Mother Bear
+14% Synergy $0.23
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+13% Synergy $16.32
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+12% Synergy $35.91
Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
+12% Synergy $0.37
Ashcoat Bear Ashcoat Bear
+12% Synergy $0.36
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+11% Synergy $2.92
Grizzly Bears Grizzly Bears
+11% Synergy $0.22
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+10% Synergy $0.29
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+10% Synergy $0.40
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+10% Synergy $1.10
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+9% Synergy $0.40
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+9% Synergy $0.18
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+9% Synergy $44.17
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+9% Synergy $6.12
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+9% Synergy $1.86
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+8% Synergy $20.81
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+8% Synergy $0.43
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+8% Synergy $0.20
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+8% Synergy $0.37
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.27
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+7% Synergy $3.38
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+6% Synergy $0.68
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+6% Synergy $0.44
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+5% Synergy $2.51
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $27.11
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+4% Synergy $2.25
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+3% Synergy $9.84

Instants

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

Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+23% Synergy $1.96
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+17% Synergy $3.92
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+14% Synergy $1.13
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+11% Synergy $10.09
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+11% Synergy $1.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.63
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $16.34
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+8% Synergy $0.34
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $22.19
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+7% Synergy $3.28
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.92
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $1.07
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+5% Synergy $7.56
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.89
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.75
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.69
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $7.42
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $5.97
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $7.40
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+2% Synergy $0.31
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.81
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.42
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy $0.25
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.92
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
-2% Synergy $0.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.31
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-3% Synergy $2.49
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
-3% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+24% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.65
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $2.37
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $5.62
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.29
Fade from History Fade from History
+9% Synergy $2.23
Grizzly Fate Grizzly Fate
+8% Synergy $0.44
Explore Explore
+7% Synergy $0.22
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+7% Synergy $0.33
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+7% Synergy $0.82
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.56
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.23
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+5% Synergy $13.48
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.24
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+4% Synergy $0.97
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.06
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $18.00
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.70
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.89
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.88
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+2% Synergy $1.84
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.36
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $52.85
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $27.83
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.92
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
0% Synergy $9.69
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.83
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+22% Synergy $5.12
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+18% Synergy $4.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.24
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+11% Synergy $2.46
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+8% Synergy $3.14
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $19.44
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $5.57
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $1.49
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $7.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $2.38
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $18.67
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.36
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $12.55
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+4% Synergy $4.81
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $65.43
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $69.44
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+2% Synergy $0.66
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $4.59

Enchantments

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

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+26% Synergy $0.40
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+19% Synergy $0.30
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+18% Synergy $1.39
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+17% Synergy $8.43
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $12.91
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+12% Synergy $2.69
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+11% Synergy $1.77
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+11% Synergy $6.64
Bearscape Bearscape
+11% Synergy $4.50
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+10% Synergy $0.37
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.45
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+8% Synergy $12.07
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Revolt Nature's Revolt
+8% Synergy $5.48
Ayula's Influence Ayula's Influence
+7% Synergy $0.41
Alpha Status Alpha Status
+7% Synergy $5.55
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+6% Synergy $10.56
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+6% Synergy $0.38
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+4% Synergy $10.88
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.36
Master Chef Master Chef
+4% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+4% Synergy $0.21
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.45
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+4% Synergy $1.24
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $32.34
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $7.96
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+3% Synergy $7.07
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $16.30
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $2.21
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.45
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $7.51
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $6.53
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.65
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+1% Synergy $9.66
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
0% Synergy $13.84
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.79
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-1% Synergy $7.96
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.65
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-3% Synergy $0.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.43
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-3% Synergy $37.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $64.78
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-3% Synergy $9.10
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $4.60
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-12% Synergy $1.64
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-13% 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
+16% Synergy $1.86
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $2.34
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $39.77
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+4% Synergy $0.93

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+21% Synergy $23.19
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+18% Synergy $5.49
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+13% Synergy $0.27
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+8% Synergy $8.10
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $16.03
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+6% Synergy $1.10
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+6% Synergy $1.96
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.24
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $2.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.34
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.36
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $6.96
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $51.68
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $15.07
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $3.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.84
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $6.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+32% Synergy $2.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+5% Synergy $4.14
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+4% Synergy $3.54
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+3% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.41

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 $0.24
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+6% Synergy $2.55
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+5% Synergy $0.50
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.72
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+4% Synergy $6.98
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $17.80
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $5.63
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+2% Synergy $16.12
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.70
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+2% Synergy $0.23
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+1% Synergy $0.24
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+1% Synergy $7.52
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.25
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.62
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $49.79
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.97
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.14
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $16.93
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.69
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.28
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-1% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.83
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.36
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.25
Brushland Brushland
-2% Synergy $1.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.34
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-2% Synergy $4.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.07
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-3% Synergy $0.37
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.27
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.23
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-4% Synergy $0.16
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-6% Synergy $0.31

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