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Bello, Bard of the Brambles
Price tag $1.04

Legendary CreatureRaccoon Bard

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#32 Current Rank
#36 Last Week
#28 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bello, Bard of the Brambles.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
+26% Synergy $0.29
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+24% Synergy $1.66
Prismatic Undercurrents Prismatic Undercurrents
+8% Synergy $0.28
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+5% Synergy $22.78
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+4% Synergy $1.49

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bello, Bard of the Brambles's abilities and overall game plan.

Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+79% Synergy $0.49
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+71% Synergy $0.34
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+68% Synergy $0.36
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+65% Synergy $3.11
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+59% Synergy $0.88
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+57% Synergy $0.41
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+56% Synergy $0.38
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+55% Synergy $0.34
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+54% Synergy $0.39
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+49% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Asceticism Asceticism
+48% Synergy $6.73
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+47% Synergy $0.48
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+47% Synergy $2.71
Wandertale Mentor Wandertale Mentor
+45% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+42% Synergy $0.77
Farseek Farseek
+38% Synergy $0.71
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+32% Synergy $0.52
Beast Within Beast Within
+26% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.26

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $106.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $43.73

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bello, Bard of the Brambles's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+35% Synergy $2.86
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+34% Synergy $5.79
Pyreswipe Hawk Pyreswipe Hawk
+34% Synergy $0.23
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+25% Synergy $0.19
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+24% Synergy $0.32
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+24% Synergy $10.58
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+23% Synergy $8.16
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+21% Synergy $6.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.27
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+21% Synergy $0.31
Skitterbeam Battalion Skitterbeam Battalion
+21% Synergy $2.31
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+20% Synergy $6.90
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+19% Synergy $0.63
Llanowar Loamspeaker Llanowar Loamspeaker
+19% Synergy $0.23
Teapot Slinger Teapot Slinger
+19% Synergy $0.18
Evercoat Ursine Evercoat Ursine
+19% Synergy $0.26
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $2.75
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+19% Synergy $1.95
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+19% Synergy $0.30
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+18% Synergy $0.72
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+17% Synergy $0.77
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+17% Synergy $0.34
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+16% Synergy $3.99
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+15% Synergy $5.35
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+13% Synergy $9.66
Muerra, Trash Tactician Muerra, Trash Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.27
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+11% Synergy $0.42
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $55.04
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+9% Synergy $0.22
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+9% Synergy $0.32
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+9% Synergy $0.27
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+9% Synergy $2.68
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+9% Synergy $3.04
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+9% Synergy $1.79
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+8% Synergy $2.55
The Earth King The Earth King
+7% Synergy $0.94
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+7% Synergy $2.65
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+7% Synergy $11.14
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.25
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+5% Synergy $10.39
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+4% Synergy $0.93
Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+4% Synergy $0.36
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+3% Synergy $0.54
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $13.51
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
-1% Synergy $6.59
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $2.02
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $22.65
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-5% Synergy $1.03
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $1.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bello, Bard of the Brambles safe.

Abrade Abrade
+30% Synergy $0.13
Starstorm Starstorm
+30% Synergy $0.26
Big Score Big Score
+19% Synergy $0.98
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+11% Synergy $2.79
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.31
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.47
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+7% Synergy $5.24
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.23
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+5% Synergy $0.79
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $13.06
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $6.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $66.45
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.38
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
0% Synergy $1.79
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $2.48
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $3.38
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.87
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-4% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-4% Synergy $1.62
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-20% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bello, Bard of the Brambles's game plan and control the board.

Explore Explore
+28% Synergy $0.33
Decimate Decimate
+25% Synergy $0.27
Harmonize Harmonize
+10% Synergy $0.19
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.08
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.91
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+2% Synergy $3.49
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $3.18
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-2% Synergy $1.02
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.81
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-3% Synergy $0.46
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-3% Synergy $1.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.56
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-6% Synergy $0.80
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-17% Synergy $1.34

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+28% Synergy $4.79
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+27% Synergy $0.62
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+24% Synergy $9.85
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+24% Synergy $1.55
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+20% Synergy $30.10
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+19% Synergy $0.31
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+19% Synergy $11.61
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+17% Synergy $0.37
Gruul War Plow Gruul War Plow
+16% Synergy $5.09
The Regalia The Regalia
+15% Synergy $1.12
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+15% Synergy $14.60
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+15% Synergy $1.81
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+13% Synergy $1.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.61
Aligned Hedron Network Aligned Hedron Network
+10% Synergy $0.27
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+9% Synergy $7.92
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+9% Synergy $1.96
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+9% Synergy $0.33
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+8% Synergy $22.52
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $61.96
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.75
Cybership Cybership
+6% Synergy $0.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $28.23
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+5% Synergy $0.42
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $16.13
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+5% Synergy $5.49
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+5% Synergy $2.55
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+4% Synergy $2.59
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+2% Synergy $4.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bello, Bard of the Brambles's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Nature's Will Nature's Will
+47% Synergy $5.79
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+45% Synergy $1.68
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+44% Synergy $0.32
Path of Discovery Path of Discovery
+40% Synergy $0.35
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+39% Synergy $0.30
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+33% Synergy $11.51
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+32% Synergy $15.76
Greater Good Greater Good
+31% Synergy $4.80
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+30% Synergy $3.07
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+28% Synergy $22.01
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+28% Synergy $1.05
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+28% Synergy $0.25
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+26% Synergy $0.63
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+25% Synergy $3.48
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+22% Synergy $3.08
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+22% Synergy $2.09
City on Fire City on Fire
+21% Synergy $12.50
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+17% Synergy $0.26
Street Riot Street Riot
+16% Synergy $0.12
Abundance Abundance
+14% Synergy $1.22
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+14% Synergy $1.39
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+12% Synergy $0.29
Bedlam Bedlam
+12% Synergy $8.07
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+12% Synergy $2.11
Omenpath Journey Omenpath Journey
+12% Synergy $1.47
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+11% Synergy $1.52
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $27.96
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+10% Synergy $1.21
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+10% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+9% Synergy $0.52
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+9% Synergy $3.42
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+8% Synergy $0.29
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+8% Synergy $7.24
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+8% Synergy $52.70
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+8% Synergy $4.25
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+7% Synergy $3.35
Leyline of Vitality Leyline of Vitality
+7% Synergy $2.70
Court of Bounty Court of Bounty
+6% Synergy $0.99
Leyline of Lifeforce Leyline of Lifeforce
+6% Synergy $5.81
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+5% Synergy $3.22
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+5% Synergy $3.55
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+5% Synergy $21.14
Mirror March Mirror March
+5% Synergy $1.40
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy $0.40
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+5% Synergy $0.34
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $1.21
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.72
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $22.55
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.41
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-2% Synergy $3.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bello, Bard of the Brambles to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+13% Synergy $0.82

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+49% Synergy $3.70
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+39% Synergy $0.29
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+32% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+27% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+26% Synergy $0.21
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $20.85
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.35
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+2% Synergy $6.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $45.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $14.69
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-19% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+65% Synergy $4.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+61% Synergy $0.88
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+51% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+47% Synergy $2.53
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+32% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+26% Synergy $0.33
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+23% Synergy $0.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.25
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+9% Synergy $1.51
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+8% Synergy $0.17
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.35
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+5% Synergy $3.44
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+43% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+39% Synergy $0.27
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+35% Synergy $0.40
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+32% Synergy $0.18
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+31% Synergy $0.33
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+30% Synergy $0.17
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+30% Synergy $0.23
Game Trail Game Trail
+26% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+25% Synergy $0.27
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+20% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.29
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+18% Synergy $0.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.26
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+3% Synergy $5.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.08
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.25
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.91
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $8.66
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
0% Synergy $8.40
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $18.84
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.43
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $35.68
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-2% Synergy $2.64
Commercial District Commercial District
-2% Synergy $8.45
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.81
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $2.20
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-3% Synergy $0.46
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $11.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $30.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $29.10
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $28.68
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $8.48
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-5% Synergy $2.30
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-9% Synergy $1.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.30

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