Quick Answer

Hugs, Grisly Guardian is a mythic Legendary Creature — Badger Warrior from BLB (BLB) costing {X}{R}{R}{G}{G}. Current price: $1.0 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Hugs, Grisly Guardian MTG card

Hugs, Grisly Guardian

Legendary Creature — Badger Warrior

Card Text

Trample When Hugs enters, exile the top X cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. You may play an additional land on each of your turns.

Most of his scars tell tales. A few tell jokes.

Card Stats

5/5 mythic CMC: 4.0 BLB BLB 🎨 Steve Prescott
Trample

Market Prices

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$1.00
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$1.33
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$2.29
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$2.99
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€1.32
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€1.48
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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
Pioneer 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 Hugs, Grisly Guardian? Basics

Hugs, Grisly Guardian is a Legendary Creature — Badger Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample When Hugs enters, exile the top X cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. You may play an additional land on each of your turns."

How much mana does Hugs, Grisly Guardian cost to cast? Basics

Hugs, Grisly Guardian has a mana cost of {X}{R}{R}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R 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.

Hugs, Grisly Guardian's mana cost of {X}{R}{R}{G}{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.

Hugs, Grisly Guardian has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Hugs, Grisly Guardian's current oracle text is: "Trample When Hugs enters, exile the top X cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. You may play an additional land on each of your turns."

What is the current price of Hugs, Grisly Guardian? Pricing

The current market price for Hugs, Grisly Guardian is approximately $1.0 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Hugs, Grisly Guardian? Pricing

You can purchase Hugs, Grisly Guardian 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.

Hugs, Grisly Guardian normal: $1.0 | foil: $1.33

Is Hugs, Grisly Guardian legal in Standard? Legality

Hugs, Grisly Guardian is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Hugs, Grisly Guardian legal in Modern? Legality

Hugs, Grisly Guardian is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hugs, Grisly Guardian legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hugs, Grisly Guardian 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 Hugs, Grisly Guardian legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hugs, Grisly Guardian is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hugs, Grisly Guardian legal in Legacy? Legality

Hugs, Grisly Guardian is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hugs, Grisly Guardian legal in Vintage? Legality

Hugs, Grisly Guardian 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 Hugs, Grisly Guardian legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hugs, Grisly Guardian in Pauper is not available.

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 Hugs, Grisly Guardian from? Details

This printing of Hugs, Grisly Guardian is from BLB (BLB), with collector number 218.

Hugs, Grisly Guardian may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hugs, Grisly Guardian's rarity? Details

Hugs, Grisly Guardian is a mythic card in BLB.

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

Who illustrated Hugs, Grisly Guardian? Details

Hugs, Grisly Guardian was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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

What is Hugs, Grisly Guardian's power and toughness? Details

Hugs, Grisly Guardian is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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