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Wilson, Fearsome Bear is a rare Legendary Creature — Bear Warrior from HBG (HBG) costing {1}{B}{G}.

Wilson, Fearsome Bear MTG card

Wilson, Fearsome Bear

Legendary Creature — Bear Warrior

Card Text

Menace, reach, trample Ward {2} {1}{B}{G}, Exile Wilson, Fearsome Bear from your graveyard: Target creature you control perpetually gains menace. Activate only as a sorcery.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 3.0 HBG HBG 🎨 Ilse Gort
Menace Reach Trample Ward

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson, Fearsome Bear? Basics

Wilson, Fearsome Bear is a Legendary Creature — Bear Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace, reach, trample Ward {2} {1}{B}{G}, Exile Wilson, Fearsome Bear from your graveyard: Target creature you control perpetually gains menace. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Wilson, Fearsome Bear cost to cast? Basics

Wilson, Fearsome Bear has a mana cost of {1}{B}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Wilson, Fearsome Bear's mana cost of {1}{B}{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.

Wilson, Fearsome Bear has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Wilson, Fearsome Bear's current oracle text is: "Menace, reach, trample Ward {2} {1}{B}{G}, Exile Wilson, Fearsome Bear from your graveyard: Target creature you control perpetually gains menace. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Wilson, Fearsome Bear? Pricing

Price data for Wilson, Fearsome Bear is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Wilson, Fearsome Bear? Pricing

You can purchase Wilson, Fearsome Bear 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 Wilson, Fearsome Bear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wilson, Fearsome Bear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wilson, Fearsome Bear legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wilson, Fearsome Bear in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wilson, Fearsome Bear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Wilson, Fearsome Bear in Commander is not available.

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

Is Wilson, Fearsome Bear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wilson, Fearsome Bear in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wilson, Fearsome Bear legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Wilson, Fearsome Bear in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Wilson, Fearsome Bear legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Wilson, Fearsome Bear in Vintage is not available.

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 Wilson, Fearsome Bear legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wilson, Fearsome Bear 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 Wilson, Fearsome Bear from? Details

This printing of Wilson, Fearsome Bear is from HBG (HBG), with collector number 19b.

Wilson, Fearsome Bear may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wilson, Fearsome Bear's rarity? Details

Wilson, Fearsome Bear is a rare card in HBG.

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

Who illustrated Wilson, Fearsome Bear? Details

Wilson, Fearsome Bear was illustrated by Ilse Gort.

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

What is Wilson, Fearsome Bear's power and toughness? Details

Wilson, Fearsome Bear is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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