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Bess, Soul Nourisher
Price tag $0.52

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

#1024 Current Rank
#1145 Last Week
#1040 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
+14% Synergy $0.60
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+11% Synergy $4.43
Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+9% Synergy $0.46
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+6% Synergy $0.31
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+4% Synergy $8.89

High Synergy Cards

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

Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+53% Synergy $5.88
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+49% Synergy $4.51
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+49% Synergy $0.23
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+47% Synergy $1.64
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+46% Synergy $0.21
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+43% Synergy $2.39
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+42% Synergy $1.54
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+41% Synergy $6.01
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+41% Synergy $1.37
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+41% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+40% Synergy $0.28
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+40% Synergy $0.76
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+39% Synergy $1.54
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+37% Synergy $0.32
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+36% Synergy $0.67
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+35% Synergy $0.22
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+33% Synergy $2.02
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+31% Synergy $2.99
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+6% Synergy $26.15
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1176.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $7.45
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $24.84
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $50.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $32.48

Creatures

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

Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+39% Synergy $0.38
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+39% Synergy $2.04
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+31% Synergy $12.83
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+31% Synergy $0.31
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+31% Synergy $0.36
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+30% Synergy $5.42
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+28% Synergy $0.20
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.40
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+28% Synergy $0.99
Sigil Captain Sigil Captain
+28% Synergy $0.28
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+27% Synergy $2.74
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+26% Synergy $0.33
Cultivator of Blades Cultivator of Blades
+26% Synergy $0.29
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+24% Synergy $0.60
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+23% Synergy $0.07
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+21% Synergy $1.16
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+21% Synergy $0.11
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+20% Synergy $4.59
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+20% Synergy $1.19
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+19% Synergy $0.17
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+18% Synergy $0.26
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+18% Synergy $0.46
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+18% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+17% Synergy $54.22
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+17% Synergy $0.29
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+16% Synergy $2.12
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+15% Synergy $38.18
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+15% Synergy $0.21
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+15% Synergy $0.75
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+14% Synergy $3.71
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $1.71
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+14% Synergy $0.54
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+13% Synergy $2.83
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+13% Synergy $0.44
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+13% Synergy $2.75
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+13% Synergy $0.24
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+12% Synergy $3.92
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+12% Synergy $0.60
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+11% Synergy $5.10
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+11% Synergy $2.31
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+10% Synergy $3.35
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $5.87
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+10% Synergy $3.77
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.30
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+10% Synergy $18.63
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+10% Synergy $0.34
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+8% Synergy $0.53
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+8% Synergy $0.44
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+8% Synergy $0.65
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+7% Synergy $7.96

Instants

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

Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+40% Synergy $2.76
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+27% Synergy $2.72
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+25% Synergy $5.43
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+15% Synergy $0.49
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+12% Synergy $0.23
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+11% Synergy $0.30
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+10% Synergy $0.45
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+10% Synergy $0.42
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $1.22
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+8% Synergy $0.37
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.24
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+8% Synergy $1.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $15.46
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+7% Synergy $1.79
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+7% Synergy $0.19
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $18.77
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.34
Kamahl's Will Kamahl's Will
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mercy Killing Mercy Killing
+5% Synergy $1.52
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $1.57
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.71
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.79
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.41
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+2% Synergy $0.38
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $13.06
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.30
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.79
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.33
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.71
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.18
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-9% Synergy $10.18
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-10% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+22% Synergy $1.02
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+21% Synergy $0.24
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+19% Synergy $0.32
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+19% Synergy $0.31
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $0.94
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+11% Synergy $0.26
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+11% Synergy $0.36
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+10% Synergy $18.76
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.48
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.43
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+6% Synergy $1.28
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+6% Synergy $0.90
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+6% Synergy $0.11
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+6% Synergy $0.24
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.10
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+6% Synergy $0.58
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+6% Synergy $0.50
Chatterstorm Chatterstorm
+6% Synergy $0.24
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.32
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.78
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+4% Synergy $10.44
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+4% Synergy $0.34
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $2.29
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+4% Synergy $0.25
Overrun Overrun
+3% Synergy $0.31
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.62
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.19
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+2% Synergy $1.24
Hop to It Hop to It
+2% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.81
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.42
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-4% Synergy $2.23
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $9.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.34
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $3.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+34% Synergy $4.35
Animation Module Animation Module
+33% Synergy $1.89
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.10
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+25% Synergy $2.27
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+22% Synergy $5.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $2.00
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $59.49
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+10% Synergy $0.49
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+9% Synergy $3.19
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+9% Synergy $0.27
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.81
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+8% Synergy $12.50
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+8% Synergy $3.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.61
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $14.56
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+5% Synergy $4.76
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $7.04
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+1% Synergy $8.24
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
0% Synergy $0.33
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $61.96

Enchantments

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

Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+18% Synergy $2.55
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+16% Synergy $0.35
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+15% Synergy $0.35
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+13% Synergy $1.24
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $5.76
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+12% Synergy $2.37
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+12% Synergy $0.27
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+10% Synergy $33.93
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.47
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+9% Synergy $3.11
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+9% Synergy $6.20
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+7% Synergy $5.92
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+7% Synergy $1.73
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+6% Synergy $5.41
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $51.68
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+5% Synergy $0.35
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+5% Synergy $0.17
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.35
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+5% Synergy $0.50
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+5% Synergy $0.15
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $6.06
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $5.04
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+3% Synergy $4.59
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $31.24
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+2% Synergy $12.42
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $14.67
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $11.51
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+1% Synergy $9.81
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+1% Synergy $13.36
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-1% Synergy $7.77
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-5% Synergy $0.48
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-5% Synergy $12.27
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.36
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $26.36
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-14% Synergy $6.81

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 $1.87
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+12% Synergy $40.05
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+7% Synergy $3.20
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+6% Synergy $1.00
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+6% Synergy $4.32
Huatli, Radiant Champion Huatli, Radiant Champion
+4% Synergy $3.29
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+3% Synergy $2.11

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+32% Synergy $0.25
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+17% Synergy $1.97
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+16% Synergy $0.16
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $1.16
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $2.59
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+6% Synergy $5.38
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $1.93
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.29
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.34
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+3% Synergy $15.88
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+2% Synergy $2.75
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
0% Synergy $0.36
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $5.50
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $2.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $14.69
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $45.94
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $6.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-1% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $1.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mirrex Mirrex
+7% Synergy $0.46
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.24
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.34
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.22
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $2.30
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.36
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+2% Synergy $17.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.41
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.75
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $6.26
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.63
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
0% Synergy $15.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.22
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.47
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.81
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-2% Synergy $0.19
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $2.43
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-3% Synergy $0.30
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-3% Synergy $7.05
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-3% Synergy $4.97
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.19
Brushland Brushland
-4% Synergy $0.81
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.17
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-4% Synergy $0.23
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $7.32
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-5% Synergy $0.23
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $11.47
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.36

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