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Bello, Bard of the Brambles
Price tag $1.15

Legendary Creature — Raccoon 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

#52 Current Rank
#53 Last Week
#61 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.

The Regalia The Regalia
+11% Synergy $0.81
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+4% Synergy $0.39
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+4% Synergy $0.17
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $3.24
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-1% Synergy $4.69

High Synergy Cards

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

Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+80% Synergy $0.77
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+71% Synergy $0.46
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+70% Synergy $0.24
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+66% Synergy $1.82
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+59% Synergy $0.72
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+56% Synergy $1.10
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+56% Synergy $0.52
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+54% Synergy $0.39
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+53% Synergy $0.59
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+50% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+48% Synergy $0.41
Asceticism Asceticism
+48% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+47% Synergy $5.03
Wandertale Mentor Wandertale Mentor
+44% Synergy $0.08
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+43% Synergy $1.70
Farseek Farseek
+41% Synergy $0.54
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+32% Synergy $0.46
Beast Within Beast Within
+24% Synergy $0.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $63.82
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $45.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.35
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $25.26

Creatures

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

Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+45% Synergy $1.98
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+35% Synergy $2.16
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+33% Synergy $3.95
Pyreswipe Hawk Pyreswipe Hawk
+33% Synergy $0.19
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+26% Synergy $0.23
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+24% Synergy $9.87
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+23% Synergy $0.40
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+23% Synergy $7.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.27
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+22% Synergy $2.63
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+21% Synergy $0.27
Skitterbeam Battalion Skitterbeam Battalion
+21% Synergy $1.11
Teapot Slinger Teapot Slinger
+20% Synergy $0.05
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+20% Synergy $0.96
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+19% Synergy $0.50
Llanowar Loamspeaker Llanowar Loamspeaker
+19% Synergy $0.17
Evercoat Ursine Evercoat Ursine
+19% Synergy $0.21
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+19% Synergy $6.00
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $2.60
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+19% Synergy $0.41
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+18% Synergy $2.22
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+17% Synergy $3.25
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+17% Synergy $0.55
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+16% Synergy $0.56
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+16% Synergy $4.91
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+13% Synergy $1.01
Muerra, Trash Tactician Muerra, Trash Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.19
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $30.05
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.52
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+10% Synergy $1.80
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+10% Synergy $14.76
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+10% Synergy $1.26
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+9% Synergy $0.12
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+9% Synergy $0.26
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+9% Synergy $7.60
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+8% Synergy $2.05
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+8% Synergy $1.27
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+7% Synergy $4.48
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.08
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+5% Synergy $0.21
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+4% Synergy $0.93
Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+4% Synergy $0.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $9.10
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+1% Synergy $0.33
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
-1% Synergy $6.11
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $12.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-6% Synergy $0.41
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-6% Synergy $1.11
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-7% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-9% Synergy $0.59

Instants

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

Abrade Abrade
+30% Synergy $0.14
Starstorm Starstorm
+30% Synergy $0.25
Big Score Big Score
+19% Synergy $0.57
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.11
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+9% Synergy $1.84
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.30
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+7% Synergy $3.57
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+6% Synergy $0.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $10.23
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.36
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $4.00
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+1% Synergy $1.47
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $8.17
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $2.47
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-1% Synergy $1.14
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.92
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-5% Synergy $0.11
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-5% Synergy $0.94
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-22% Synergy $0.85

Sorceries

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

Explore Explore
+28% Synergy $0.21
Decimate Decimate
+24% Synergy $0.16
Harmonize Harmonize
+9% Synergy $0.24
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.55
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.27
Wear Down Wear Down
+3% Synergy $0.12
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.87
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+2% Synergy $1.57
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $6.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $2.54
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-3% Synergy $0.45
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-3% Synergy $0.82
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.84
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-4% Synergy $1.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.62
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-6% Synergy $1.77
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-19% Synergy $1.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+28% Synergy $0.75
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+28% Synergy $11.63
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+26% Synergy $5.89
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+24% Synergy $2.18
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+21% Synergy $11.67
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+20% Synergy $0.33
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+20% Synergy $30.34
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+20% Synergy $0.20
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+18% Synergy $1.25
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+18% Synergy $9.95
Gruul War Plow Gruul War Plow
+17% Synergy $5.94
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+14% Synergy $0.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.25
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+11% Synergy $1.13
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+10% Synergy $4.09
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+10% Synergy $0.17
Aligned Hedron Network Aligned Hedron Network
+10% Synergy $0.31
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+9% Synergy $15.96
Cybership Cybership
+7% Synergy $0.29
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+7% Synergy $0.30
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+7% Synergy $0.75
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+7% Synergy $0.20
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $65.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $15.78
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+6% Synergy $0.17
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $15.62
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+5% Synergy $1.41
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+5% Synergy $1.50
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+4% Synergy $10.66
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+4% Synergy $6.84
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+4% Synergy $2.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+45% Synergy $1.17
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+44% Synergy $0.45
Path of Discovery Path of Discovery
+40% Synergy $0.47
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+38% Synergy $0.27
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+35% Synergy $10.86
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+33% Synergy $5.91
Greater Good Greater Good
+32% Synergy $2.66
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+30% Synergy $2.82
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+28% Synergy $0.75
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+28% Synergy $7.73
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+28% Synergy $0.22
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+28% Synergy $0.29
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+25% Synergy $5.87
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+24% Synergy $3.13
City on Fire City on Fire
+22% Synergy $5.54
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+22% Synergy $2.75
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+17% Synergy $0.26
Street Riot Street Riot
+16% Synergy $0.11
Abundance Abundance
+15% Synergy $0.87
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+14% Synergy $1.13
Omenpath Journey Omenpath Journey
+13% Synergy $2.01
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+12% Synergy $0.26
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+12% Synergy $1.49
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+12% Synergy $1.42
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+12% Synergy $1.48
Bedlam Bedlam
+12% Synergy $9.47
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+11% Synergy $0.85
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $17.90
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+10% Synergy $0.38
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+9% Synergy $3.58
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+9% Synergy $37.63
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+8% Synergy $3.85
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+8% Synergy $4.60
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+8% Synergy $1.72
Leyline of Vitality Leyline of Vitality
+8% Synergy $2.19
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+7% Synergy $0.14
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+6% Synergy $2.52
Mirror March Mirror March
+6% Synergy $1.92
Court of Bounty Court of Bounty
+6% Synergy $0.77
Leyline of Lifeforce Leyline of Lifeforce
+6% Synergy $6.22
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $0.81
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+5% Synergy $11.12
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+5% Synergy $1.07
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy $0.32
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.53
Sylvan Scavenging Sylvan Scavenging
+3% Synergy $0.19
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.29
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+2% Synergy $0.76
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-2% Synergy $2.47
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $1.00

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 $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+50% Synergy $1.98
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+38% Synergy $0.21
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+32% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+28% Synergy $0.08
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+26% Synergy $0.12
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $18.48
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $1.06
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $5.65
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $8.52
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $30.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.37
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-21% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+67% Synergy $2.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+63% Synergy $1.19
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+52% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+47% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+35% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+31% Synergy $0.95
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.24
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+22% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.20
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+9% Synergy $0.10
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.24
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+6% Synergy $2.41

Lands

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

Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+43% Synergy $0.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+38% Synergy $0.25
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+37% Synergy $0.89
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+34% Synergy $0.27
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+33% Synergy $0.75
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+30% Synergy $0.13
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+30% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.18
Game Trail Game Trail
+23% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+22% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+21% Synergy $0.08
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+19% Synergy $0.20
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+16% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+11% Synergy $0.21
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $11.92
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+2% Synergy $5.58
Commercial District Commercial District
+1% Synergy $7.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.92
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
0% Synergy $6.10
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.13
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-1% Synergy $10.04
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $24.20
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $23.37
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $18.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $12.14
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $11.09
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-4% Synergy $10.39
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-4% Synergy $2.41
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-10% Synergy $1.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.16

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