Art by Ekaterina Burmak
Kudo, King Among Bears
Legendary Creature — Bear
Other creatures have base power and toughness 2/2 and are Bears in addition to their other types.
Kudo, King Among Bears deck guide
Kudo, King Among Bears is a Selesnya (white and green) creature commander. It leads 9,605 decks on EDHREC, where it ranks #262 among all commanders.
Most Kudo decks are built around +1/+1 counters, bears and tokens, with hatebears and anthems builds close behind.
A typical Kudo list runs 35 lands (22 basic), 30 creatures, 9 instants, 7 sorceries, 7 artifacts, 10 enchantments and 1 planeswalkers.
The cards played most with Kudo: Sol Ring (79% of decks), Arcane Signet (64% of decks), Toski, Bearer of Secrets (48% of decks), Beast Within (48% of decks), Beastmaster Ascension (46% of decks) and Heroic Intervention (45% of decks).
Well-known combos with Kudo:
- Kudo, King Among Bears + Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
- Ayula, Queen Among Bears + Basking Broodscale + Kudo, King Among Bears
- Basking Broodscale + Cathars' Crusade
Similar commanders: Ayula, Queen Among Bears, Wilson, Refined Grizzly, Bess, Soul Nourisher, Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa, Emmara, Soul of the Accord, Rhys the Redeemed.
Play data from EDHREC, updated daily.
Average Card Type Breakdown
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Most Played With Kudo, King Among Bears (189)
Sol Ring
79% of decks · $1.34
Arcane Signet
64% of decks · $0.49
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
48% of decks · $8.03
Beast Within
48% of decks · $0.65
Beastmaster Ascension
46% of decks · $7.03
Heroic Intervention
45% of decks · $17.60
Rampant Growth
44% of decks · $1.28
Mirari's Wake
43% of decks · $7.23
Birds of Paradise
43% of decks · $8.98
Flowering of the White Tree
42% of decks · $8.68
Patchwork Banner
42% of decks · $2.89
King Darien XLVIII
40% of decks · $0.48
Generous Gift
40% of decks · $0.94
Elvish Mystic
39% of decks · $5.30
Nature's Lore
38% of decks · $2.23
Kodama's Reach
37% of decks · $1.77
Felidar Retreat
37% of decks · $1.06
Maja, Bretagard Protector
36% of decks · $0.27
Metallic Mimic
36% of decks · $1.38
Welcoming Vampire
35% of decks · $3.45
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
34% of decks · $1.09
Esper Sentinel
34% of decks · $58.41
Cathars' Crusade
33% of decks · $9.43
Requisition Raid
31% of decks · $0.36
Aura Mutation
31% of decks · $2.13
Swiftfoot Boots
31% of decks
Hardened Scales
30% of decks · $3.14
Mentor of the Meek
30% of decks · $4.77
Anthem of Champions
29% of decks · $0.27
Scute Swarm
29% of decks · $8.53
Three Visits
29% of decks · $5.55
Surrak and Goreclaw
28% of decks · $19.70
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
28% of decks · $5.06
Unbreakable Formation
28% of decks · $1.50
Farseek
28% of decks · $0.46
Enduring Innocence
28% of decks · $3.15
Rally the Ranks
27% of decks · $0.36
Lightning Greaves
27% of decks · $4.10
Banner of Kinship
27% of decks · $7.41
Rampaging Yao Guai
27% of decks · $9.41
Inspiring Call
27% of decks · $0.39
Eladamri's Call
27% of decks · $10.76
Tribute to the World Tree
27% of decks · $14.69
Basking Broodscale
26% of decks · $0.32
Kami of Whispered Hopes
26% of decks · $4.17
Studious First-Year
26% of decks
Forgotten Ancient
25% of decks · $0.38
Adaptive Automaton
25% of decks · $0.43
Faithful Watchdog
24% of decks · $0.25
Jacked Rabbit
24% of decks · $3.74
Akroma's Will
23% of decks · $16.81
Good-Fortune Unicorn
22% of decks · $0.28
Abzan Falconer
22% of decks · $0.88
Vanquisher's Banner
22% of decks · $5.11
Ohran Frostfang
22% of decks · $7.57
Secure the Wastes
22% of decks · $0.34
Grand Abolisher
21% of decks · $18.88
Worldly Tutor
21% of decks · $30.65
Branching Evolution
21% of decks · $8.04
Managorger Hydra
21% of decks · $1.55
Craterhoof Behemoth
20% of decks · $25.04
Selesnya Signet
20% of decks · $0.25
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
20% of decks · $0.26
Flawless Maneuver
20% of decks · $9.28
Shamanic Revelation
20% of decks · $1.55
Aura Shards
20% of decks · $27.24
Doubling Season
19% of decks · $35.16
Teferi's Protection
19% of decks · $45.85
Unnatural Growth
19% of decks · $3.88
Talisman of Unity
19% of decks · $3.35
March of the Multitudes
18% of decks · $1.70
Harmonize
17% of decks · $0.23
Owlbear Cub
17% of decks · $1.19
Guardian Project
17% of decks · $15.41
Farewell
17% of decks · $6.20
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
17% of decks · $0.26
Ouroboroid
17% of decks · $36.00
Austere Command
16% of decks · $0.35
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
16% of decks · $0.85
Fyndhorn Elves
15% of decks · $1.96
Torens, Fist of the Angels
15% of decks · $0.37
Bear Umbra
14% of decks · $13.66
Overrun
14% of decks · $0.31
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
14% of decks · $5.02
Fog
14% of decks · $1.09
Trostani Discordant
14% of decks · $0.30
Avenger of Zendikar
14% of decks · $0.44
The Great Henge
14% of decks · $65.74
Smothering Tithe
13% of decks · $57.12
Cadira, Caller of the Small
13% of decks · $0.29
Enduring Vitality
13% of decks · $14.42
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
13% of decks · $0.34
The Earth Crystal
13% of decks · $12.08
Germination Practicum
13% of decks · $7.80
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
13% of decks · $2.98
Return of the Wildspeaker
12% of decks · $2.56
Delighted Halfling
12% of decks · $25.32
Aven Mindcensor
12% of decks · $1.73
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
12% of decks · $5.08
Botanical Brawler
12% of decks · $0.31
Explore
12% of decks · $0.19
Grizzly Bears
12% of decks · $0.22
Enlightened Tutor
12% of decks · $38.48
Chronicle of Victory
12% of decks · $21.77
Kalonian Hydra
12% of decks · $7.26
Grand Crescendo
12% of decks · $0.52
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12% of decks · $7.00
Innkeeper's Talent
12% of decks · $10.01
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
11% of decks · $34.08
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11% of decks · $43.91
Goldvein Hydra
11% of decks · $3.31
Bearscape
11% of decks · $19.29
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11% of decks
Strength of the Harvest
11% of decks
Obelisk of Urd
11% of decks · $2.82
Emerald Medallion
10% of decks · $5.75
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
10% of decks · $2.05
Gaea's Anthem
10% of decks · $0.33
Dawn's Truce
10% of decks · $10.38
Stroke of Midnight
10% of decks · $0.19
Fangs of Kalonia
10% of decks · $0.33
Garruk's Uprising
10% of decks · $0.58
Glorious Anthem
10% of decks · $0.39
Ajani, the Greathearted
10% of decks · $1.34
Reprieve
9% of decks · $2.01
The Ozolith
9% of decks · $61.33
Fade from History
9% of decks · $3.51
Ghostly Prison
9% of decks · $6.11
Sylvan Library
9% of decks · $28.89
Bridgeworks Battle
9% of decks
Oketra's Monument
9% of decks · $5.33
Snakeskin Veil
9% of decks · $0.25
Chord of Calling
9% of decks · $8.00
Collective Blessing
8% of decks · $0.39
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
8% of decks · $0.38
Nature's Revolt
8% of decks · $5.37
Radiant Destiny
8% of decks · $0.29
Martial Coup
8% of decks · $0.34
Triumph of the Hordes
8% of decks
Door of Destinies
8% of decks · $2.45
Overwhelming Stampede
8% of decks · $1.06
Commander's Sphere
8% of decks · $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery
8% of decks
Titania's Command
8% of decks · $0.97
Spear of Heliod
8% of decks · $0.94
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
8% of decks · $2.63
Finale of Devastation
8% of decks · $33.57
Damning Verdict
7% of decks · $7.99
Archdruid's Charm
7% of decks · $8.57
Intangible Virtue
7% of decks · $0.31
Flare of Fortitude
7% of decks · $5.05
Terrasymbiosis
7% of decks · $9.87
Sphere Grid
7% of decks · $4.60
And They Shall Know No Fear
7% of decks · $10.29
Ayula's Influence
7% of decks · $1.10
Alpha Status
7% of decks · $4.69
Awakening Zone
7% of decks · $0.36
Wild Growth
7% of decks · $0.58
Blind Obedience
7% of decks · $6.02
Authority of the Consuls
7% of decks · $5.38
Krosan Grip
7% of decks · $1.73
Coat of Arms
7% of decks · $19.25
Green Sun's Zenith
7% of decks · $31.38
Parallel Lives
7% of decks · $39.68
Rebuff the Wicked
7% of decks · $6.87
Herald's Horn
7% of decks · $5.75
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
7% of decks · $8.58
Wrath of God
7% of decks · $3.98
Skyshroud Claim
7% of decks · $1.08
Thought Vessel
6% of decks
Deafening Silence
6% of decks · $2.32
Tocasia's Welcome
6% of decks · $1.13
Sundering Growth
6% of decks · $0.35
Icon of Ancestry
6% of decks · $0.38
Nature's Claim
6% of decks · $1.31
Preposterous Proportions
6% of decks · $1.13
Utopia Sprawl
6% of decks · $2.15
Commander's Insignia
6% of decks · $0.22
Erode
6% of decks · $7.46
Master Chef
6% of decks · $0.28
Second Harvest
5% of decks · $5.32
Awaken the Woods
5% of decks · $13.31
Court of Garenbrig
5% of decks
Paladin Class
5% of decks · $0.42
Primal Vigor
5% of decks · $14.32
Ezuri's Predation
5% of decks · $3.14
Rootborn Defenses
5% of decks · $0.17
Anointed Procession
5% of decks · $63.93
Dictate of Heliod
5% of decks · $0.51
New Cards
Beorn the Fierce
61% of decks · $4.07
Dancing from Dark to Dawn
38% of decks · $6.09
Little Bear
23% of decks · $0.22
Beorn's Hospitality
14% of decks · $0.29
Gigantic Big Bear
11% of decks · $0.42
Creatures (50)
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
48% of decks · $8.03
Birds of Paradise
43% of decks · $8.98
King Darien XLVIII
40% of decks · $0.48
Elvish Mystic
39% of decks · $5.30
Maja, Bretagard Protector
36% of decks · $0.27
Metallic Mimic
36% of decks · $1.38
Welcoming Vampire
35% of decks · $3.45
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
34% of decks · $1.09
Esper Sentinel
34% of decks · $58.41
Mentor of the Meek
30% of decks · $4.77
Scute Swarm
29% of decks · $8.53
Surrak and Goreclaw
28% of decks · $19.70
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
28% of decks · $5.06
Enduring Innocence
28% of decks · $3.15
Rampaging Yao Guai
27% of decks · $9.41
Basking Broodscale
26% of decks · $0.32
Kami of Whispered Hopes
26% of decks · $4.17
Studious First-Year
26% of decks
Forgotten Ancient
25% of decks · $0.38
Adaptive Automaton
25% of decks · $0.43
Faithful Watchdog
24% of decks · $0.25
Jacked Rabbit
24% of decks · $3.74
Good-Fortune Unicorn
22% of decks · $0.28
Abzan Falconer
22% of decks · $0.88
Ohran Frostfang
22% of decks · $7.57
Grand Abolisher
21% of decks · $18.88
Managorger Hydra
21% of decks · $1.55
Craterhoof Behemoth
20% of decks · $25.04
Owlbear Cub
17% of decks · $1.19
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
17% of decks · $0.26
Ouroboroid
17% of decks · $36.00
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
16% of decks · $0.85
Fyndhorn Elves
15% of decks · $1.96
Torens, Fist of the Angels
15% of decks · $0.37
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
14% of decks · $5.02
Trostani Discordant
14% of decks · $0.30
Avenger of Zendikar
14% of decks · $0.44
Cadira, Caller of the Small
13% of decks · $0.29
Enduring Vitality
13% of decks · $14.42
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
13% of decks · $0.34
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
13% of decks · $2.98
Delighted Halfling
12% of decks · $25.32
Aven Mindcensor
12% of decks · $1.73
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
12% of decks · $5.08
Botanical Brawler
12% of decks · $0.31
Grizzly Bears
12% of decks · $0.22
Kalonian Hydra
12% of decks · $7.26
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
11% of decks · $34.08
Goldvein Hydra
11% of decks · $3.31
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
10% of decks · $2.05
Instants (32)
Beast Within
48% of decks · $0.65
Heroic Intervention
45% of decks · $17.60
Generous Gift
40% of decks · $0.94
Aura Mutation
31% of decks · $2.13
Unbreakable Formation
28% of decks · $1.50
Inspiring Call
27% of decks · $0.39
Eladamri's Call
27% of decks · $10.76
Akroma's Will
23% of decks · $16.81
Secure the Wastes
22% of decks · $0.34
Worldly Tutor
21% of decks · $30.65
Flawless Maneuver
20% of decks · $9.28
Teferi's Protection
19% of decks · $45.85
March of the Multitudes
18% of decks · $1.70
Fog
14% of decks · $1.09
Return of the Wildspeaker
12% of decks · $2.56
Enlightened Tutor
12% of decks · $38.48
Grand Crescendo
12% of decks · $0.52
Dawn's Truce
10% of decks · $10.38
Stroke of Midnight
10% of decks · $0.19
Reprieve
9% of decks · $2.01
Snakeskin Veil
9% of decks · $0.25
Chord of Calling
9% of decks · $8.00
Archdruid's Charm
7% of decks · $8.57
Flare of Fortitude
7% of decks · $5.05
And They Shall Know No Fear
7% of decks · $10.29
Krosan Grip
7% of decks · $1.73
Rebuff the Wicked
7% of decks · $6.87
Sundering Growth
6% of decks · $0.35
Nature's Claim
6% of decks · $1.31
Erode
6% of decks · $7.46
Second Harvest
5% of decks · $5.32
Rootborn Defenses
5% of decks · $0.17
Sorceries (29)
Rampant Growth
44% of decks · $1.28
Nature's Lore
38% of decks · $2.23
Kodama's Reach
37% of decks · $1.77
Requisition Raid
31% of decks · $0.36
Three Visits
29% of decks · $5.55
Farseek
28% of decks · $0.46
Shamanic Revelation
20% of decks · $1.55
Harmonize
17% of decks · $0.23
Farewell
17% of decks · $6.20
Austere Command
16% of decks · $0.35
Overrun
14% of decks · $0.31
Germination Practicum
13% of decks · $7.80
Explore
12% of decks · $0.19
Fangs of Kalonia
10% of decks · $0.33
Fade from History
9% of decks · $3.51
Bridgeworks Battle
9% of decks
Martial Coup
8% of decks · $0.34
Triumph of the Hordes
8% of decks
Overwhelming Stampede
8% of decks · $1.06
Bala Ged Recovery
8% of decks
Titania's Command
8% of decks · $0.97
Finale of Devastation
8% of decks · $33.57
Damning Verdict
7% of decks · $7.99
Green Sun's Zenith
7% of decks · $31.38
Wrath of God
7% of decks · $3.98
Skyshroud Claim
7% of decks · $1.08
Preposterous Proportions
6% of decks · $1.13
Awaken the Woods
5% of decks · $13.31
Ezuri's Predation
5% of decks · $3.14
Utility Artifacts (19)
Swiftfoot Boots
31% of decks
Lightning Greaves
27% of decks · $4.10
Banner of Kinship
27% of decks · $7.41
Vanquisher's Banner
22% of decks · $5.11
The Great Henge
14% of decks · $65.74
The Earth Crystal
13% of decks · $12.08
Chronicle of Victory
12% of decks · $21.77
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12% of decks · $7.00
Obelisk of Urd
11% of decks · $2.82
Emerald Medallion
10% of decks · $5.75
The Ozolith
9% of decks · $61.33
Oketra's Monument
9% of decks · $5.33
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
8% of decks · $0.38
Door of Destinies
8% of decks · $2.45
Spear of Heliod
8% of decks · $0.94
Coat of Arms
7% of decks · $19.25
Herald's Horn
7% of decks · $5.75
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
7% of decks · $8.58
Icon of Ancestry
6% of decks · $0.38
Mana Artifacts (7)
Sol Ring
79% of decks · $1.34
Arcane Signet
64% of decks · $0.49
Patchwork Banner
42% of decks · $2.89
Selesnya Signet
20% of decks · $0.25
Talisman of Unity
19% of decks · $3.35
Commander's Sphere
8% of decks · $0.31
Thought Vessel
6% of decks
Enchantments (48)
Beastmaster Ascension
46% of decks · $7.03
Mirari's Wake
43% of decks · $7.23
Flowering of the White Tree
42% of decks · $8.68
Felidar Retreat
37% of decks · $1.06
Cathars' Crusade
33% of decks · $9.43
Hardened Scales
30% of decks · $3.14
Anthem of Champions
29% of decks · $0.27
Rally the Ranks
27% of decks · $0.36
Tribute to the World Tree
27% of decks · $14.69
Branching Evolution
21% of decks · $8.04
Aura Shards
20% of decks · $27.24
Doubling Season
19% of decks · $35.16
Unnatural Growth
19% of decks · $3.88
Guardian Project
17% of decks · $15.41
Bear Umbra
14% of decks · $13.66
Smothering Tithe
13% of decks · $57.12
Innkeeper's Talent
12% of decks · $10.01
Bearscape
11% of decks · $19.29
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11% of decks
Strength of the Harvest
11% of decks
Gaea's Anthem
10% of decks · $0.33
Garruk's Uprising
10% of decks · $0.58
Glorious Anthem
10% of decks · $0.39
Ghostly Prison
9% of decks · $6.11
Sylvan Library
9% of decks · $28.89
Collective Blessing
8% of decks · $0.39
Nature's Revolt
8% of decks · $5.37
Radiant Destiny
8% of decks · $0.29
Intangible Virtue
7% of decks · $0.31
Terrasymbiosis
7% of decks · $9.87
Sphere Grid
7% of decks · $4.60
Ayula's Influence
7% of decks · $1.10
Alpha Status
7% of decks · $4.69
Awakening Zone
7% of decks · $0.36
Wild Growth
7% of decks · $0.58
Blind Obedience
7% of decks · $6.02
Authority of the Consuls
7% of decks · $5.38
Parallel Lives
7% of decks · $39.68
Deafening Silence
6% of decks · $2.32
Tocasia's Welcome
6% of decks · $1.13
Utopia Sprawl
6% of decks · $2.15
Commander's Insignia
6% of decks · $0.22
Master Chef
6% of decks · $0.28
Court of Garenbrig
5% of decks
Paladin Class
5% of decks · $0.42
Primal Vigor
5% of decks · $14.32
Anointed Procession
5% of decks · $63.93
Dictate of Heliod
5% of decks · $0.51
Planeswalkers (4)
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
20% of decks · $0.26
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11% of decks · $43.91
Ajani, the Greathearted
10% of decks · $1.34
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
8% of decks · $2.63
Utility Lands (21)
Gavony Township
41% of decks
Three Tree City
30% of decks
Reliquary Tower
27% of decks
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24% of decks
Boseiju, Who Endures
20% of decks
Abandoned Air Temple
19% of decks
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
18% of decks
Rogue's Passage
15% of decks
Castle Ardenvale
13% of decks
Karn's Bastion
12% of decks
Mosswort Bridge
11% of decks
Minas Tirith
11% of decks
Restless Prairie
9% of decks
Evendo, Waking Haven
9% of decks
Gaea's Cradle
9% of decks
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8% of decks
Khalni Garden
7% of decks
Temple of the False God
7% of decks
Castle Garenbrig
7% of decks
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
6% of decks
Dryad Arbor
5% of decks
Lands (42)
Forest
97% of decks
Plains
97% of decks
Command Tower
83% of decks
Canopy Vista
67% of decks
Sunpetal Grove
61% of decks
Temple Garden
48% of decks
Overgrown Farmland
47% of decks
Fortified Village
44% of decks
Bountiful Promenade
39% of decks
Brushland
35% of decks
Windswept Heath
33% of decks
Hushwood Verge
32% of decks
Selesnya Sanctuary
32% of decks
Temple of Plenty
31% of decks
Sungrass Prairie
30% of decks
Path of Ancestry
27% of decks
Branchloft Pathway
22% of decks
Exotic Orchard
21% of decks
Lush Portico
20% of decks
Evolving Wilds
20% of decks
Blossoming Sands
18% of decks
Razorverge Thicket
17% of decks
Scattered Groves
17% of decks
Wooded Bastion
16% of decks
Savannah
13% of decks
Horizon Canopy
12% of decks
Krosan Verge
11% of decks
Myriad Landscape
11% of decks
Terramorphic Expanse
11% of decks
Strength of the Harvest
11% of decks
Radiant Grove
10% of decks
Fabled Passage
9% of decks
Bridgeworks Battle
9% of decks
Bala Ged Recovery
8% of decks
Witch Enchanter
7% of decks
Gathering Place
7% of decks
Selesnya Guildgate
7% of decks
Cavern of Souls
7% of decks
Graypelt Refuge
6% of decks
Wooded Foothills
5% of decks
Flooded Strand
5% of decks
Arctic Treeline
5% of decks
Play-rate data via EDHREC. Card images and prices via Scryfall.
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