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Bess, Soul Nourisher
Price tag $0.56

Legendary CreatureHuman Citizen

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#979 Current Rank
#988 Last Week
#1038 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bess, Soul Nourisher.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bess, Soul Nourisher decks.

Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+8% Synergy $0.59
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+3% Synergy $5.83
Kinbinding Kinbinding
-1% Synergy $0.31
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
-1% Synergy $2.83
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
-4% Synergy $1.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bess, Soul Nourisher's abilities and overall game plan.

Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+54% Synergy $4.16
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+50% Synergy $0.15
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+50% Synergy $3.72
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+47% Synergy $2.34
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+46% Synergy $0.08
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+43% Synergy $2.46
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+43% Synergy $0.97
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+43% Synergy $5.00
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+41% Synergy $0.21
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+41% Synergy $0.90

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bess, Soul Nourisher decks.

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+40% Synergy $0.19
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+40% Synergy $0.49
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+39% Synergy $0.66
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+37% Synergy $0.24
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+35% Synergy $0.52
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+35% Synergy $0.22
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+34% Synergy $1.40
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+30% Synergy $2.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $0.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+5% Synergy $21.54
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $46.79
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $20.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $32.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bess, Soul Nourisher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+39% Synergy $0.53
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+39% Synergy $1.43
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+31% Synergy $7.61
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+31% Synergy $0.21
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+31% Synergy $0.37
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+30% Synergy $6.02
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+28% Synergy $0.51
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+28% Synergy $0.20
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.44
Sigil Captain Sigil Captain
+28% Synergy $0.21
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+26% Synergy $1.75
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+26% Synergy $0.17
Cultivator of Blades Cultivator of Blades
+26% Synergy $0.20
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+23% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+23% Synergy $0.12
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+21% Synergy $1.27
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+21% Synergy $0.09
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+20% Synergy $0.63
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+19% Synergy $2.51
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+19% Synergy $0.07
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+18% Synergy $0.23
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+18% Synergy $1.26
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+18% Synergy $0.23
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+17% Synergy $0.10
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $46.44
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+16% Synergy $0.24
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+16% Synergy $2.67
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+15% Synergy $35.16
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $1.18
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+14% Synergy $3.63
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+14% Synergy $0.59
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+14% Synergy $0.53
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+13% Synergy $2.52
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+13% Synergy $0.46
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+13% Synergy $0.38
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+13% Synergy $2.65
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+13% Synergy $0.25
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+12% Synergy $2.75
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+12% Synergy $5.15
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+11% Synergy $2.34
Wildwood Mentor Wildwood Mentor
+11% Synergy $0.27
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+11% Synergy $1.61
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $5.02
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+10% Synergy $2.71
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.34
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+10% Synergy $12.46
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+9% Synergy $0.43
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+8% Synergy $0.62
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+8% Synergy $0.63
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+7% Synergy $8.15

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bess, Soul Nourisher safe.

Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+40% Synergy $1.54
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+27% Synergy $2.97
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+26% Synergy $6.00
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+16% Synergy $0.64
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+12% Synergy $0.23
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+11% Synergy $0.31
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+10% Synergy $0.38
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+10% Synergy $0.45
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $0.97
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+9% Synergy $0.30
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+9% Synergy $1.39
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $14.57
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.15
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+7% Synergy $2.17
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+7% Synergy $0.04
Kamahl's Will Kamahl's Will
+6% Synergy $0.30
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $17.06
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $1.31
Mercy Killing Mercy Killing
+5% Synergy $1.74
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $8.31
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.44
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.09
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.39
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $11.33
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.53
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.26
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+1% Synergy $0.19
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.59
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.72
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.57
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.86
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-8% Synergy $9.26
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-10% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bess, Soul Nourisher's game plan and control the board.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+23% Synergy $0.85
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+21% Synergy $0.13
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+19% Synergy $0.42
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+19% Synergy $0.21
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $0.78
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+12% Synergy $0.19
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+11% Synergy $0.27
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+10% Synergy $16.89
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.44
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.43
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+7% Synergy $1.15
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+7% Synergy $0.31
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+6% Synergy $0.89
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.18
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+6% Synergy $0.17
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+6% Synergy $0.06
Chatterstorm Chatterstorm
+6% Synergy $0.08
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+6% Synergy $0.76
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.16
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.25
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $2.14
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.21
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+4% Synergy $15.15
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+4% Synergy $0.17
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.10
Overrun Overrun
+3% Synergy $0.12
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+3% Synergy $0.24
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+3% Synergy $2.37
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.58
Hop to It Hop to It
+2% Synergy $0.11
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.46
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.37
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-4% Synergy $1.96
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $7.93
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $5.00
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $0.54
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $2.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+34% Synergy $4.15
Animation Module Animation Module
+34% Synergy $1.87
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.08
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+25% Synergy $2.58
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+22% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.64
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $50.14
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+10% Synergy $0.45
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+10% Synergy $0.18
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+9% Synergy $3.24
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.72
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+8% Synergy $2.70
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+7% Synergy $10.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.36
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $6.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $12.07
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+5% Synergy $4.69
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+1% Synergy $0.26
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy $5.89
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $59.97

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bess, Soul Nourisher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $1.80
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+17% Synergy $0.56
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+15% Synergy $0.33
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+13% Synergy $3.36
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+13% Synergy $0.78
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $4.22
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+11% Synergy $0.17
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+10% Synergy $0.35
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+9% Synergy $31.67
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+9% Synergy $2.10
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+8% Synergy $5.08
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+8% Synergy $4.77
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+6% Synergy $1.10
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+6% Synergy $0.14
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+6% Synergy $0.44
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $45.51
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+5% Synergy $4.88
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+5% Synergy $0.48
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.27
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+5% Synergy $0.06
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $9.00
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $4.39
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+4% Synergy $0.26
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $25.49
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+2% Synergy $3.26
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+2% Synergy $8.74
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $13.26
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $11.38
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+1% Synergy $14.93
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+1% Synergy $13.26
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+1% Synergy $3.36
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-1% Synergy $7.66
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-5% Synergy $0.33
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-5% Synergy $10.69
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $24.00
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-7% Synergy $0.26
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-14% Synergy $6.48
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-15% Synergy $1.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bess, Soul Nourisher to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+20% Synergy $1.09
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+12% Synergy $29.40
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+7% Synergy $2.74
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+7% Synergy $1.02
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+6% Synergy $2.89
Huatli, Radiant Champion Huatli, Radiant Champion
+4% Synergy $2.50

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+32% Synergy $0.14
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+17% Synergy $1.35
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+16% Synergy $0.08
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.31
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $4.07
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+6% Synergy $4.06
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $1.72
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.23
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $14.26
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+2% Synergy $2.91
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
0% Synergy $0.28
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $5.24
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $1.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.10
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $4.99
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $13.04
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $38.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-2% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bess, Soul Nourisher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+10% Synergy $0.43
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+7% Synergy $0.17
Mirrex Mirrex
+7% Synergy $0.46
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.12
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.11
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.26
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.20
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $1.99
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.44
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.25
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.21
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+2% Synergy $0.14
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+2% Synergy $0.04
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.18
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.47
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $12.55
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+1% Synergy $6.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.17
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-1% Synergy $13.69
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.55
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.32
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.28
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-2% Synergy $0.17
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.92
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-3% Synergy $6.39
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-3% Synergy $4.09
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.19
Brushland Brushland
-4% Synergy $0.76
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-4% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.15
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $7.00
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-5% Synergy $0.07
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $10.28
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-7% Synergy $0.26

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