Bear Hug (3)

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-	C$ 0.46	0.0 tix

Name	Bear Hug (3)
Type	Brute action
Description	Play this only if you've pitched a card with 6 or more POWER this turn.
Set	Compendium of Rathe #PEN014
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About Bear Hug (3)

Bear Hug (3), Brute action, designed by None first released in Feb, 2026 in the set Compendium of Rathe. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.46.

**Bear Hug (3)** fits best in a **Brute deck that consistently pitches 6‑power cards**, most notably **Rhinar, Reckless Rampage** or **Kayo**, since both naturally run many 6+ power blues (e.g., *Blue 6‑power attacks and high‑power pitch cards*) to enable their synergies. However, Bear Hug is generally considered **very weak and highly conditional**, as it does nothing unless you’ve already pitched 6+ power that turn, making it inconsistent and low impact compared to stronger Brute options. Cards like **Intimidate-driven attacks (e.g., *Alpha Rampage*)**, efficient generics like **Command and Conquer**, or even solid Brute staples such as **Barraging Beatdown** or **Pulping** provide far more pressure and reliability. Because it lacks meaningful payoff for its restriction, **Bear Hug (3) is not competitive and should not see play outside of very casual or thematic builds**.