Quick Answer

Bear Cub is a common Creature — Bear from FDN (FDN) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.52 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Bear Cub MTG card

Bear Cub

Creature — Bear

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Ron Spencer

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bear Cub? Basics

Bear Cub is a Creature — Bear card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

How much mana does Bear Cub cost to cast? Basics

Bear Cub has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Bear Cub's mana cost of {1}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Bear Cub has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Bear Cub's current oracle text is: (No rules text)

What is the current price of Bear Cub? Pricing

The current market price for Bear Cub is approximately $0.52 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.52 EUR.

Where can I buy Bear Cub? Pricing

You can purchase Bear Cub from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Bear Cub legal in Standard? Legality

Bear Cub is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Bear Cub legal in Modern? Legality

Bear Cub is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Bear Cub legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bear Cub is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Bear Cub legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bear Cub is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Bear Cub legal in Legacy? Legality

Bear Cub is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Bear Cub legal in Vintage? Legality

Bear Cub is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Bear Cub legal in Pauper? Legality

Bear Cub is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Bear Cub from? Details

This printing of Bear Cub is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 552.

Bear Cub may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bear Cub's rarity? Details

Bear Cub is a common card in FDN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Bear Cub? Details

Bear Cub was illustrated by Ron Spencer.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Bear Cub's power and toughness? Details

Bear Cub is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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