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Bess, Soul Nourisher
Price tag $0.32

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

#1042 Current Rank
#1080 Last Week
#987 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.

Gallant Citizen Gallant Citizen
+9% Synergy $0.06
Silk, Web Weaver Silk, Web Weaver
+6% Synergy $0.52
News Helicopter News Helicopter
+3% Synergy $0.02
Radioactive Spider Radioactive Spider
+2% Synergy $0.31
Friendly Neighborhood Friendly Neighborhood
0% Synergy $0.31

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 $7.48
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+50% Synergy $0.15
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+50% Synergy $3.69
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+49% Synergy $2.09
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+47% Synergy $0.10
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+44% Synergy $2.06
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+44% Synergy $0.67
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+44% Synergy $4.76
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+43% Synergy $1.00
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+41% Synergy $3.96

Top Cards

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

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+41% Synergy $0.24
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+41% Synergy $0.15
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+40% Synergy $0.48
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+40% Synergy $0.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+37% Synergy $0.40
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+36% Synergy $0.51
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+36% Synergy $1.16
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+28% Synergy $0.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+7% Synergy $22.31
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.70
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $21.91
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $36.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+39% Synergy $0.95
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+39% Synergy $0.39
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+36% Synergy $0.25
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+32% Synergy $10.37
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+32% Synergy $0.19
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+31% Synergy $6.87
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+30% Synergy $0.15
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+30% Synergy $0.34
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+30% Synergy $0.25
Sigil Captain Sigil Captain
+30% Synergy $0.22
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.11
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+26% Synergy $2.86
Cultivator of Blades Cultivator of Blades
+26% Synergy $0.18
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+25% Synergy $0.13
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+22% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+22% Synergy $0.07
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $0.66
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+21% Synergy $0.59
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+21% Synergy $0.06
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+19% Synergy $0.27
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+19% Synergy $3.55
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+18% Synergy $0.56
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+18% Synergy $0.07
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+18% Synergy $0.18
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+18% Synergy $0.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $42.37
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+16% Synergy $2.52
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+16% Synergy $0.20
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+16% Synergy $0.51
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+16% Synergy $1.57
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+15% Synergy $33.56
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+15% Synergy $0.47
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+14% Synergy $2.75
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+14% Synergy $2.78
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+14% Synergy $0.26
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+13% Synergy $0.50
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+13% Synergy $0.43
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+13% Synergy $4.60
Wildwood Mentor Wildwood Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.20
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+12% Synergy $0.36
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+11% Synergy $1.06
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+11% Synergy $2.62
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $3.65
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+11% Synergy $2.70
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+11% Synergy $4.93
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+9% Synergy $0.33
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.29
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+9% Synergy $0.58
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $2.99
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+7% Synergy $0.49

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+28% Synergy $5.70
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+28% Synergy $1.53
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+18% Synergy $0.47
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.33
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+11% Synergy $0.27
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+11% Synergy $0.30
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $0.86
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+9% Synergy $2.58
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+9% Synergy $0.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $8.69
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+8% Synergy $0.27
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+7% Synergy $1.59
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+7% Synergy $0.09
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+7% Synergy $0.05
Kamahl's Will Kamahl's Will
+6% Synergy $0.25
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $18.17
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.27
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.83
Mercy Killing Mercy Killing
+5% Synergy $1.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $6.78
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.22
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.13
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.46
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.66
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $10.85
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.21
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $3.27
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+1% Synergy $0.17
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.86
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.99
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.51
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
0% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.65
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-9% Synergy $0.23
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-9% Synergy $9.73

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+24% Synergy $0.72
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+22% Synergy $0.22
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+19% Synergy $0.32
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+18% Synergy $0.15
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+13% Synergy $0.19
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $1.28
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+11% Synergy $15.90
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+10% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.18
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.40
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+7% Synergy $1.00
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+7% Synergy $0.31
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+6% Synergy $1.16
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $1.38
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+6% Synergy $0.05
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+6% Synergy $0.15
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+6% Synergy $0.81
Chatterstorm Chatterstorm
+6% Synergy $0.15
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.13
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.32
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.24
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+4% Synergy $13.30
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+4% Synergy $0.25
Overrun Overrun
+3% Synergy $0.15
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+3% Synergy $0.25
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.52
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.52
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+2% Synergy $1.67
Hop to It Hop to It
+1% Synergy $0.10
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.41
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
-2% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.62
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.41
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-4% Synergy $1.46
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $3.35
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.90
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $1.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+35% Synergy $3.38
Animation Module Animation Module
+34% Synergy $1.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.02
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+27% Synergy $3.06
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+24% Synergy $4.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.22
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $43.76
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+10% Synergy $2.48
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+10% Synergy $0.34
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+10% Synergy $0.19
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+8% Synergy $8.54
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.61
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+8% Synergy $2.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.32
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $9.08
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+5% Synergy $3.60
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $4.39
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
0% Synergy $0.20
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-1% Synergy $7.72
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $64.05

Enchantments

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

Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $1.61
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+16% Synergy $0.24
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+16% Synergy $0.24
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+15% Synergy $4.12
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+14% Synergy $0.91
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $6.12
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+12% Synergy $0.16
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+10% Synergy $2.19
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+9% Synergy $26.20
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.24
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+8% Synergy $4.27
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+8% Synergy $3.95
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+6% Synergy $4.22
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+6% Synergy $1.24
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+6% Synergy $0.12
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+6% Synergy $0.44
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+6% Synergy $0.09
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $44.22
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+5% Synergy $5.93
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+5% Synergy $3.53
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+5% Synergy $0.39
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.21
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+4% Synergy $0.18
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $28.52
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $10.92
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+2% Synergy $2.68
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+1% Synergy $2.60
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $11.09
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+1% Synergy $13.93
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+1% Synergy $8.01
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+1% Synergy $6.33
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
0% Synergy $4.47
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-5% Synergy $9.22
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.97
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $25.43
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-7% Synergy $0.26
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-15% Synergy $6.44
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-15% Synergy $2.07

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 $0.65
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+12% Synergy $30.44
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+8% Synergy $2.96
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+7% Synergy $0.79
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+6% Synergy $2.00
Huatli, Radiant Champion Huatli, Radiant Champion
+4% Synergy $2.22

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+32% Synergy $0.15
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+17% Synergy $1.28
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+16% Synergy $0.10
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.31
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $3.29
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+6% Synergy $8.89
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $1.93
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $4.15
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $15.68
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+1% Synergy $1.09
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
0% Synergy $0.21
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $1.61
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.84
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $7.90
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $32.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-2% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+10% Synergy $0.27
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mirrex Mirrex
+7% Synergy $0.45
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.12
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+5% Synergy $0.11
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.22
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $2.31
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+3% Synergy $0.08
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+3% Synergy $0.06
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+2% Synergy $0.44
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.66
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+1% Synergy $4.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $13.31
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-1% Synergy $14.04
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.50
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.41
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.27
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.11
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-3% Synergy $0.18
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-3% Synergy $6.61
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-3% Synergy $3.74
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.21
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $12.15
Brushland Brushland
-4% Synergy $0.79
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-4% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.16
Savannah Savannah
-4% Synergy
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-5% Synergy $0.05
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $8.85
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-7% Synergy $0.26

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