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Kudo, King Among Bears
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Creature — Bear

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

#359 Current Rank
#357 Last Week
#265 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.

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $4.69
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+2% Synergy $15.74
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+2% Synergy $3.36
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
0% Synergy $0.15
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $0.43

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 $0.51
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+62% Synergy $17.96
Reverence Reverence
+42% Synergy $8.16
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+38% Synergy $4.17
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+35% Synergy $3.65
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+35% Synergy $2.20
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+33% Synergy $1.78
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+32% Synergy $4.99
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
+31% Synergy $0.16
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 $1.49
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+23% Synergy $9.10
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+22% Synergy $6.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.25
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.56
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $10.23
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+11% Synergy $1.06
Beast Within Beast Within
+9% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+13% Synergy $19.07
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $47.07
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $12.35
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $977.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $63.82
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+1% Synergy $17.71
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $33.46
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.16

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 $0.47
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+30% Synergy $0.98
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+28% Synergy $5.76
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+28% Synergy $1.20
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+26% Synergy $0.22
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+26% Synergy $0.84
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+24% Synergy $2.49
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+24% Synergy $3.08
Faithful Watchdog Faithful Watchdog
+24% Synergy $0.03
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+24% Synergy $0.73
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+20% Synergy $39.48
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+19% Synergy $4.06
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+19% Synergy $0.20
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+18% Synergy $0.16
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.41
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+17% Synergy $0.94
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+17% Synergy $0.29
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+16% Synergy $4.48
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+16% Synergy $1.36
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $9.54
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+15% Synergy $7.99
Mother Bear Mother Bear
+15% Synergy $0.15
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+14% Synergy $0.62
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+13% Synergy $3.78
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+13% Synergy $2.95
Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
+13% Synergy $0.28
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 $41.56
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+11% Synergy $0.56
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+10% Synergy $0.96
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+10% Synergy $3.94
Drover Grizzly Drover Grizzly
+10% Synergy $0.05
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+9% Synergy $2.07
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+8% Synergy $0.20
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+8% Synergy $0.17
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+8% Synergy $1.61
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $30.05
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+7% Synergy $10.92
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+7% Synergy $0.14
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+7% Synergy $0.33
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+7% Synergy $0.14
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+6% Synergy $0.29
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+6% Synergy $0.22
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+5% Synergy $1.11
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $12.35
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+3% Synergy $0.49
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+3% Synergy $3.38
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+3% Synergy $3.16
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.07

Instants

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

Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+21% Synergy $1.90
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+18% Synergy $2.09
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.02
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+11% Synergy $9.04
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+11% Synergy $0.71
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $11.18
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+8% Synergy $10.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.83
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+6% Synergy $0.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $13.99
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $0.30
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+6% Synergy $3.81
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $4.44
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+5% Synergy $4.21
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $4.04
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $0.66
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.94
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.77
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+3% Synergy $0.19
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $3.95
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $5.57
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.28
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
0% Synergy $0.85
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy $0.11
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $1.84
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
-2% Synergy $0.25
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.38
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
-3% Synergy $0.24
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-3% Synergy $1.14

Sorceries

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

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+25% Synergy $0.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.41
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $6.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.41
Fade from History Fade from History
+9% Synergy $0.58
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.54
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.27
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+8% Synergy $0.43
Grizzly Fate Grizzly Fate
+8% Synergy $0.45
Explore Explore
+7% Synergy $0.21
Overrun Overrun
+7% Synergy $0.15
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+7% Synergy $0.21
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+6% Synergy $13.18
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.16
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.24
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+4% Synergy $14.92
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+4% Synergy $0.40
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $1.77
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+3% Synergy $0.85
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.82
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.16
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $23.67
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.87
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $21.63
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.43
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
0% Synergy $13.45
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.84
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+21% Synergy $4.09
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+19% Synergy $3.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.25
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+13% Synergy $2.50
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+9% Synergy $1.78
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.87
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $5.84
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.38
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $15.62
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.45
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+4% Synergy $8.37
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $65.45
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $37.88
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+1% Synergy $0.24
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+26% Synergy $0.35
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+17% Synergy $1.70
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $10.33
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+15% Synergy $3.93
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+14% Synergy $0.21
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+13% Synergy $2.87
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+13% Synergy $1.82
Bearscape Bearscape
+12% Synergy $4.78
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+11% Synergy $2.16
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+11% Synergy $0.22
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $10.86
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.17
Nature's Revolt Nature's Revolt
+8% Synergy $6.90
Alpha Status Alpha Status
+7% Synergy $4.88
Ayula's Influence Ayula's Influence
+7% Synergy $0.36
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+6% Synergy $1.07
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+5% Synergy $25.66
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+5% Synergy $8.22
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+5% Synergy $11.39
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.83
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+4% Synergy $3.03
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.29
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.48
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+4% Synergy $1.49
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+4% Synergy $0.16
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $9.63
Master Chef Master Chef
+3% Synergy $0.08
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $1.74
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.46
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $4.06
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+2% Synergy $16.64
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+2% Synergy $0.63
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $2.85
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+1% Synergy $7.51
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $25.49
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-2% Synergy $0.41
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-2% Synergy $28.99
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $7.19
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-3% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.14
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $52.08
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.08
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-14% Synergy $0.29
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-14% Synergy $0.81

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 $1.01
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $1.27
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $27.39
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+3% Synergy $0.86

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+20% Synergy $18.48
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+16% Synergy $3.70
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+13% Synergy $2.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $8.52
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+7% Synergy $0.90
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+6% Synergy $1.30
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $2.65
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $4.54
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $30.14
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $2.52
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $1.68
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $4.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+31% Synergy $3.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+6% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.20
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.25

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 $0.18
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy $9.12
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+7% Synergy $1.21
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+7% Synergy $2.12
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+5% Synergy $7.64
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $8.64
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+4% Synergy $5.65
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+3% Synergy $12.59
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+3% Synergy $0.13
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+2% Synergy $11.04
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $33.03
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $1.06
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $11.92
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.05
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $12.27
Brushland Brushland
-1% Synergy $1.21
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.33
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-1% Synergy $3.96
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.25
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.16
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-2% Synergy $0.14
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.92
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-2% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.16
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-4% Synergy $0.16
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-5% Synergy $0.19
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.13
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-5% Synergy $0.06
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-9% Synergy $0.18

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