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Bello, Bard of the Brambles
Price tag $1.55

Legendary Creature — Raccoon Bard

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Enchantress 26% Artifacts 17% Unnatural 14% Aggro 12% Vehicles 5%
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Brackets

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Bello, Bard of the Brambles builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Traxos, Scourge Eternal Traxos, Scourge Eternal
+1% Synergy 2% Inclusion $0.19
Pia, Aether Ascetic Pia, Aether Ascetic
+1% Synergy 6% Inclusion $1.05
Craftwork Crusher Craftwork Crusher
+0% Synergy 3% Inclusion $0.14
Ajani's Anguish Ajani's Anguish
-1% Synergy 3% Inclusion $0.74
Konstrari Charm Konstrari Charm
-2% Synergy 2% Inclusion $0.23

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+83% Synergy 93% Inclusion $0.59
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+80% Synergy 85% Inclusion $0.27
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+80% Synergy 88% Inclusion $0.39
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+80% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.46
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+76% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+76% Synergy 83% Inclusion $0.64
Wandertale Mentor Wandertale Mentor
+76% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.22
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+75% Synergy 83% Inclusion $0.38
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+74% Synergy 80% Inclusion $0.44
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+74% Synergy 82% Inclusion $0.37

Top Cards

The cards most Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks run.

Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+83% Synergy 93% Inclusion $0.59
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+80% Synergy 88% Inclusion $0.39
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+80% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.46
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+76% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.23
Wandertale Mentor Wandertale Mentor
+76% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.22
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+73% Synergy 86% Inclusion $1.45
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+63% Synergy 88% Inclusion $3.70
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+48% Synergy 88% Inclusion $0.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+43% Synergy 86% Inclusion $1.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+42% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.32

Creatures

Creatures played in Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+74% Synergy 82% Inclusion $0.37
Teapot Slinger Teapot Slinger
+59% Synergy 63% Inclusion $0.27
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+59% Synergy 67% Inclusion $3.87
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+58% Synergy 68% Inclusion $0.36
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+55% Synergy 59% Inclusion $0.32
Evercoat Ursine Evercoat Ursine
+54% Synergy 58% Inclusion $0.42
Llanowar Loamspeaker Llanowar Loamspeaker
+53% Synergy 57% Inclusion $0.31
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+52% Synergy 65% Inclusion $1.23
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+49% Synergy 65% Inclusion $3.13
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+48% Synergy 50% Inclusion $0.76
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+46% Synergy 58% Inclusion $0.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+46% Synergy 69% Inclusion $0.47
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+45% Synergy 52% Inclusion $0.35
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+43% Synergy 54% Inclusion $6.67
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+39% Synergy 56% Inclusion $0.59
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+34% Synergy 37% Inclusion $0.31
Muerra, Trash Tactician Muerra, Trash Tactician
+19% Synergy 22% Inclusion $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy 21% Inclusion $0.34
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+11% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.29
Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+8% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.37
Roughshod Duo Roughshod Duo
+7% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.21
Junkblade Bruiser Junkblade Bruiser
+7% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.17
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+6% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.28
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+6% Synergy 10% Inclusion $0.41
Byway Barterer Byway Barterer
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.29
Bark-Knuckle Boxer Bark-Knuckle Boxer
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.24
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+5% Synergy 11% Inclusion $3.05
Brambleguard Veteran Brambleguard Veteran
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.26
Keen-Eyed Curator Keen-Eyed Curator
+5% Synergy 8% Inclusion $1.43
Rust-Shield Rampager Rust-Shield Rampager
+5% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.20
Brazen Collector Brazen Collector
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.23
Raccoon Rallier Raccoon Rallier
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.21
The Earth King The Earth King
+3% Synergy 9% Inclusion $1.90
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.63
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+0% Synergy 5% Inclusion $5.12
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
-4% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.24
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-13% Synergy 20% Inclusion $0.31
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-13% Synergy 12% Inclusion $5.22
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-22% Synergy 22% Inclusion $0.91

Instants

Instants played in Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Starstorm Starstorm
+63% Synergy 68% Inclusion $0.29
Abrade Abrade
+60% Synergy 77% Inclusion $0.32
Big Score Big Score
+48% Synergy 58% Inclusion $0.44
Beast Within Beast Within
+28% Synergy 80% Inclusion $0.77
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+8% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.26
Take Out the Trash Take Out the Trash
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.14
Fog Fog
+3% Synergy 9% Inclusion $1.00
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+2% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.79
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy 12% Inclusion $0.23
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy 7% Inclusion $1.80
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-20% Synergy 5% Inclusion $2.32

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Explore Explore
+60% Synergy 77% Inclusion $0.20
Decimate Decimate
+55% Synergy 78% Inclusion $0.31
Harmonize Harmonize
+50% Synergy 66% Inclusion $0.21
Farseek Farseek
+45% Synergy 77% Inclusion $0.45
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+38% Synergy 83% Inclusion $0.86
Cultivate Cultivate
+31% Synergy 80% Inclusion $0.40
Wear Down Wear Down
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.24
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.32
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-3% Synergy 9% Inclusion $1.55
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-9% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.48
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-25% Synergy 6% Inclusion $1.97

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+74% Synergy 80% Inclusion $0.44
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+58% Synergy 64% Inclusion $0.70
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+15% Synergy 17% Inclusion $1.51
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+13% Synergy 15% Inclusion $0.39
The Regalia The Regalia
+8% Synergy 11% Inclusion $1.92
N'Yami-Class Mother Ship N'Yami-Class Mother Ship
+7% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.33
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+7% Synergy 9% Inclusion $3.78
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.37
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+7% Synergy 9% Inclusion $2.09
Mole Module Mole Module
+6% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.31
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+6% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.23
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+5% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.34
Gruul War Plow Gruul War Plow
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion $5.21
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion $1.47
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+4% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy 14% Inclusion $1.88

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+75% Synergy 83% Inclusion $0.38
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+66% Synergy 71% Inclusion $0.28
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+54% Synergy 60% Inclusion $8.01
Greater Good Greater Good
+50% Synergy 60% Inclusion $1.67
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+25% Synergy 31% Inclusion $0.28
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+19% Synergy 24% Inclusion $2.10
Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
+17% Synergy 20% Inclusion $0.20
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+16% Synergy 19% Inclusion $0.52
Street Riot Street Riot
+15% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.15
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+13% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.32
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+11% Synergy 15% Inclusion $0.34
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+9% Synergy 13% Inclusion $2.04
Prismatic Undercurrents Prismatic Undercurrents
+8% Synergy 10% Inclusion $0.34
Abundance Abundance
+7% Synergy 10% Inclusion $1.60
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy 10% Inclusion $0.32
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion $1.53
Sylvan Scavenging Sylvan Scavenging
+5% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.29
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.32
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.44
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion $2.46
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion $1.57
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+2% Synergy 6% Inclusion $2.58
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+2% Synergy 7% Inclusion $2.96
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+2% Synergy 8% Inclusion $3.77
Asceticism Asceticism
+2% Synergy 9% Inclusion $7.03
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+0% Synergy 6% Inclusion $8.23
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-7% Synergy 5% Inclusion $1.81
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-7% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.58

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+51% Synergy 62% Inclusion $0.98

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+63% Synergy 73% Inclusion $0.26
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+59% Synergy 65% Inclusion $0.25
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+57% Synergy 63% Inclusion $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+53% Synergy 80% Inclusion $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+46% Synergy 73% Inclusion $5.14
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-28% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.35

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks.

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+80% Synergy 85% Inclusion $0.27
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+76% Synergy 83% Inclusion $0.64
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+72% Synergy 81% Inclusion $4.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+59% Synergy 70% Inclusion $2.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+59% Synergy 66% Inclusion $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+54% Synergy 64% Inclusion $0.92
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+49% Synergy 73% Inclusion $0.45
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+48% Synergy 71% Inclusion $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+27% Synergy 88% Inclusion $0.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy 90% Inclusion $1.55
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.37
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.25
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.33

Lands

The lands Budget Bello, Bard of the Brambles decks run.

Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+59% Synergy 72% Inclusion $0.26
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+58% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.73
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+55% Synergy 77% Inclusion $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+55% Synergy 73% Inclusion $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+54% Synergy 79% Inclusion $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+51% Synergy 69% Inclusion $0.33
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+50% Synergy 80% Inclusion $0.31
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+50% Synergy 82% Inclusion $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+47% Synergy 71% Inclusion $0.33
Game Trail Game Trail
+44% Synergy 88% Inclusion $0.28
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+43% Synergy 79% Inclusion $0.36
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+35% Synergy 77% Inclusion $0.43
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+29% Synergy 87% Inclusion $0.33
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+23% Synergy 91% Inclusion $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy 93% Inclusion $0.26
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy 100% Inclusion $0.09
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy 100% Inclusion $0.09
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-2% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.22
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-9% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.48
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-37% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.67

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Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Cloakwood Hermit Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Cloakwood Hermit
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Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Master Chef Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Master Chef
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