Hugs, Grisly Guardian
Hugs, Grisly Guardian Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hugs, Grisly Guardian is $0.89 (BLB #218), and the most expensive is $6.31 (PBLB #218p, Promo Pack). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.89, up 2.3% over 7 days, up 39.1% over 30 days, up 43.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $17.94 (2024).
Hugs, Grisly Guardian Printings & Prices
Hugs, Grisly Guardian has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell Hugs, Grisly Guardian: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.05 cash for PBLB #218p; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 54% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PBLB #218p | Nonfoil | $2.05 | $4.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | PBLB #218p | Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PBLB #218s | Foil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | BLB #333 | Foil | $1.58 | $3.49 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | BLB #218 | Foil | $0.53 | $1.49 | 64% |
| Card Kingdom | BLB #218 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | BLB #333 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $2.79 | 84% |
Hugs, Grisly Guardian Rules Text & Legality
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.
Hugs, Grisly Guardian is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Hugs, Grisly Guardian Rulings
- Jul 26, 2024 The effect of Hugs's last ability that allows you to play an additional land is cumulative with similar effects. For example, if you control Hugs as well as Exploration (an enchantment with "You may play an additional land on each of your turns."), you'll be able to play three lands during each of your turns.
- Jul 26, 2024 You may play the exiled cards even if Hugs is no longer on the battlefield or under your control.
- Jul 26, 2024 You pay all costs and follow all timing rules for cards played this way. For example, if one of the exiled cards is a land card, you may play it only during your main phase while the stack is empty.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hugs, Grisly Guardian has been reprinted 7 times. The Bloomburrow reprint cut the price 77% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLB #333 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Showcase | $7.93 | $1.19 | $1.86 | $1.63 |
| BLB #218 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Standard | $5.68 | $1.00 | $1.59 | $1.33 |
| PBLB #218s | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Prerelease | — | $9.99 | $5.81 | $4.73 |
| BLB #218 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Standard | $2.13 | $1.53 | $1.49 | $1.54 |
| BLB #333 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Showcase | $8.73 | $4.18 | $3.43 | $2.25 |
| PBLB #218p | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Promo Pack | — | $4.42 | $4.63 | $4.78 |
| PBLB #218p | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Promo Pack | — | $5.24 | $5.24 | $3.71 |
BLB #333 
PBLB #218s Hugs, Grisly Guardian in Commander
Hugs, Grisly Guardian is the #4,752 most-played card on EDHREC, up 18 places over the last 30 days.
Hugs, Grisly Guardian FAQ
How much is Hugs, Grisly Guardian worth?
Hugs, Grisly Guardian is worth about $0.89 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $0.89 to $6.31 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Hugs, Grisly Guardian legal in Commander?
Yes — Hugs, Grisly Guardian is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Hugs, Grisly Guardian been reprinted?
Yes — Hugs, Grisly Guardian has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hugs, Grisly Guardian cheap?
Hugs, Grisly Guardian trades at about $0.89 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.