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Bess, Soul Nourisher
Price tag $0.40

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

#997 Current Rank
#1343 Last Week
#966 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.

Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+4% Synergy $16.84
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+4% Synergy $12.59
Hemosymbic Mite Hemosymbic Mite
+4% Synergy $0.18
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+2% Synergy $18.25
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+1% Synergy $6.03

High Synergy Cards

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

Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+55% Synergy $4.94
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+51% Synergy $0.15
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+51% Synergy $3.74
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+49% Synergy $1.99
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+47% Synergy $0.11
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+45% Synergy $3.95
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+44% Synergy $1.84
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+44% Synergy $0.60
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+43% Synergy $0.83
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+42% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+41% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+41% Synergy $0.36
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+41% Synergy $0.26
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+38% Synergy $0.40
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+37% Synergy $0.93
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+37% Synergy $0.24
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+36% Synergy $0.51
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+30% Synergy $1.48
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+7% Synergy $21.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $49.97
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $22.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $35.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $36.35

Creatures

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

Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+39% Synergy $0.44
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+39% Synergy $0.84
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+34% Synergy $9.60
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+32% Synergy $0.18
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+31% Synergy $0.57
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+31% Synergy $6.71
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+31% Synergy $0.25
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+30% Synergy $0.20
Sigil Captain Sigil Captain
+30% Synergy $0.23
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.42
Cultivator of Blades Cultivator of Blades
+27% Synergy $0.25
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+26% Synergy $3.08
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+26% Synergy $0.16
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+23% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+22% Synergy $0.07
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $0.86
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+21% Synergy $0.05
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+20% Synergy $0.19
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+20% Synergy $0.61
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+19% Synergy $2.53
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+18% Synergy $0.97
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+18% Synergy $0.15
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+18% Synergy $0.10
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+18% Synergy $0.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+17% Synergy $47.96
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+17% Synergy $0.20
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+17% Synergy $1.60
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+16% Synergy $2.42
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+16% Synergy $0.49
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+15% Synergy $1.89
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+15% Synergy $38.04
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+15% Synergy $0.36
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+14% Synergy $2.91
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+14% Synergy $0.31
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+14% Synergy $0.22
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+14% Synergy $0.48
Wildwood Mentor Wildwood Mentor
+14% Synergy $0.24
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+13% Synergy $0.39
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+13% Synergy $4.10
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+12% Synergy $2.50
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+11% Synergy $1.27
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.78
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+11% Synergy $2.41
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+11% Synergy $4.89
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+11% Synergy $12.32
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.24
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+10% Synergy $0.55
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+9% Synergy $0.38
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $2.75
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+7% Synergy $0.47

Instants

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

Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+41% Synergy $4.35
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+28% Synergy $4.78
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+26% Synergy $1.48
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+18% Synergy $0.65
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+12% Synergy $0.29
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.30
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+11% Synergy $0.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $0.86
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+9% Synergy $0.26
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+9% Synergy $2.51
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+9% Synergy $0.44
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $8.32
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.10
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+7% Synergy $0.05
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+6% Synergy $2.18
Kamahl's Will Kamahl's Will
+6% Synergy $0.25
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $16.96
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.24
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.75
Mercy Killing Mercy Killing
+5% Synergy $1.87
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $6.26
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.24
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.13
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.69
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.86
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $9.74
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.17
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $2.84
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+1% Synergy $0.35
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+1% Synergy $0.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.24
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.74
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-9% Synergy $0.30
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-9% Synergy $9.36

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+25% Synergy $0.79
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+23% Synergy $0.21
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+19% Synergy $0.36
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+18% Synergy $0.14
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+13% Synergy $0.22
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $2.40
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+11% Synergy $16.41
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.53
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.36
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.11
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+7% Synergy $1.05
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+7% Synergy $0.33
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+6% Synergy $1.37
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+6% Synergy $1.76
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+6% Synergy $0.04
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $1.15
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+6% Synergy $0.12
Chatterstorm Chatterstorm
+6% Synergy $0.08
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+6% Synergy $0.82
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.16
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+5% Synergy $13.48
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.24
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+4% Synergy $0.32
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+4% Synergy $0.41
Overrun Overrun
+3% Synergy $0.16
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+3% Synergy $0.24
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.20
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+2% Synergy $1.78
Hop to It Hop to It
+1% Synergy $0.13
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.04
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
-2% Synergy $0.57
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.39
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-4% Synergy $1.55
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.88
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.02
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.78
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.68
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $1.99

Utility Artifacts

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

Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+35% Synergy $3.48
Animation Module Animation Module
+34% Synergy $1.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+30% Synergy $4.78
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+27% Synergy $1.90
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+25% Synergy $5.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.32
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $44.16
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+11% Synergy $1.49
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+11% Synergy $0.19
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+10% Synergy $0.36
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+9% Synergy $9.91
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.67
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+8% Synergy $4.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.54
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $8.35
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+5% Synergy $3.17
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $5.39
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+1% Synergy $0.23
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy $5.46
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $62.86

Enchantments

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

Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $1.54
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+17% Synergy $0.22
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+16% Synergy $0.19
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+15% Synergy $4.50
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+15% Synergy $1.19
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $4.52
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+11% Synergy $0.17
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+10% Synergy $2.59
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+9% Synergy $28.91
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.52
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+8% Synergy $4.52
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+8% Synergy $3.73
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+7% Synergy $1.07
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+6% Synergy $3.40
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+6% Synergy $0.12
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+6% Synergy $0.39
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+6% Synergy $0.08
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+5% Synergy $7.16
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+5% Synergy $0.41
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.20
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $45.69
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.84
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+4% Synergy $0.12
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $25.00
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $9.70
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $11.27
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+2% Synergy $2.26
Master Chef Master Chef
+2% Synergy $0.11
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+1% Synergy $2.74
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+1% Synergy $7.60
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
0% Synergy $12.71
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-5% Synergy $10.63
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.55
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $27.73
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-7% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-14% Synergy $1.61
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-16% Synergy $6.28

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 $0.98
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+12% Synergy $35.15
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+8% Synergy $3.32
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+7% Synergy $1.15
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+6% Synergy $1.57
Huatli, Radiant Champion Huatli, Radiant Champion
+4% Synergy $2.29

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+33% Synergy $0.18
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+17% Synergy $1.61
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+16% Synergy $0.10
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+14% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.33
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+7% Synergy $7.06
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $4.96
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+7% Synergy $2.03
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.80
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+2% Synergy $0.95
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
0% Synergy $0.25
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $1.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.42
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $8.79
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $30.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-2% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $0.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+10% Synergy $0.23
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mirrex Mirrex
+7% Synergy $0.56
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+5% Synergy $0.13
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.24
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+4% Synergy $2.01
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.18
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+3% Synergy $0.16
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+3% Synergy $0.08
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.69
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.66
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+1% Synergy $5.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $11.63
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.73
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.07
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-1% Synergy $12.71
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.78
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.05
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.04
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.15
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-3% Synergy $0.19
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-3% Synergy $6.65
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-3% Synergy $3.85
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $14.77
Brushland Brushland
-4% Synergy $0.84
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-4% Synergy $0.20
Savannah Savannah
-4% Synergy
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-4% Synergy $0.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $8.55
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-6% Synergy $0.04
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-7% Synergy $0.32

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