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Bess, Soul Nourisher
Price tag $0.65

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

#833 Current Rank
#925 Last Week
#1047 Past 2 Years

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.

Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+15% Synergy $0.31
Quill-Blade Laureate Quill-Blade Laureate
+4% Synergy $0.21
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+1% Synergy $10.14
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.92
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $89.46

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 $3.87
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+49% Synergy $0.33
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+48% Synergy $10.57
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+47% Synergy $1.92
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+46% Synergy $0.28
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+44% Synergy $3.64
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+42% Synergy $0.32
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+42% Synergy $1.43
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+41% Synergy $0.44
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+41% Synergy $2.48

Top Cards

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

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+41% Synergy $0.23
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+41% Synergy $1.21
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+40% Synergy $3.15
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+39% Synergy $0.44
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+37% Synergy $0.70
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+36% Synergy $0.27
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+32% Synergy $2.38
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+31% Synergy $1.64
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+4% Synergy $28.20
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1510.97
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $53.21
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.68
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $37.90

Creatures

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

Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+40% Synergy $0.44
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+38% Synergy $1.28
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+34% Synergy $0.40
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+31% Synergy $0.32
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+31% Synergy $13.69
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+31% Synergy $0.36
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+30% Synergy $6.05
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+28% Synergy $0.21
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+27% Synergy $2.08
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+27% Synergy $1.29
Sigil Captain Sigil Captain
+27% Synergy $0.32
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+27% Synergy $0.33
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+25% Synergy $0.31
Cultivator of Blades Cultivator of Blades
+25% Synergy $0.35
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+24% Synergy $0.36
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+23% Synergy $0.18
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $3.00
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+21% Synergy $0.15
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+21% Synergy $1.37
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+20% Synergy $3.91
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+19% Synergy $0.40
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+19% Synergy $0.21
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+18% Synergy $0.30
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+17% Synergy $0.36
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+16% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $60.48
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+15% Synergy $0.88
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+15% Synergy $3.84
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+15% Synergy $41.50
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+14% Synergy $0.20
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+14% Synergy $4.15
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+13% Synergy $0.38
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+13% Synergy $5.24
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+13% Synergy $0.48
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+13% Synergy $1.25
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+12% Synergy $0.28
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+12% Synergy $0.55
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $1.88
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+11% Synergy $0.96
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+11% Synergy $3.66
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.71
Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+10% Synergy $0.77
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+10% Synergy $4.24
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+10% Synergy $5.02
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+10% Synergy $3.08
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.36
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+8% Synergy $0.60
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+7% Synergy $0.55
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+7% Synergy $0.62
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+6% Synergy $8.09

Instants

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

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+28% Synergy $4.04
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+23% Synergy $7.68
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+14% Synergy $0.50
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.24
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+10% Synergy $0.32
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.16
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+9% Synergy $2.22
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+9% Synergy $0.49
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+8% Synergy $0.33
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+8% Synergy $0.46
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $14.66
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.21
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+7% Synergy $0.20
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+7% Synergy $2.63
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $22.27
Kamahl's Will Kamahl's Will
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mercy Killing Mercy Killing
+4% Synergy $1.51
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.28
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $1.09
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.15
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $5.76
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+2% Synergy $0.44
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.97
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $14.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.27
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.30
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.23
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.94
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $5.61
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.51
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.40
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-8% Synergy $0.40
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-8% Synergy $10.76

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+21% Synergy $1.02
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+20% Synergy $0.40
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+19% Synergy $0.36
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+18% Synergy $0.52
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $4.77
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+11% Synergy $0.52
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+10% Synergy $0.35
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+9% Synergy $18.50
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.42
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.68
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+6% Synergy $1.01
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+6% Synergy $0.22
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+6% Synergy $0.44
Chatterstorm Chatterstorm
+6% Synergy $0.21
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+5% Synergy $1.33
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.50
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $2.34
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.37
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.22
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.39
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $2.39
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $13.07
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+3% Synergy $0.34
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+3% Synergy $0.35
Overrun Overrun
+3% Synergy $0.30
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+2% Synergy $2.66
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.25
Hop to It Hop to It
+1% Synergy $0.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.40
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.36
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-4% Synergy $3.57
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.30
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-6% Synergy $1.48
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.56
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $2.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+34% Synergy $5.28
Animation Module Animation Module
+32% Synergy $3.27
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+29% Synergy $6.27
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+24% Synergy $2.64
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+21% Synergy $7.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.91
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $70.05
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+9% Synergy $0.26
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+8% Synergy $1.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.88
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+8% Synergy $0.45
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+8% Synergy $4.71
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+7% Synergy $2.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.39
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+4% Synergy $5.02
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $16.24
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $7.16
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+0% Synergy $0.67
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+0% Synergy $11.65
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $62.97

Enchantments

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

Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+17% Synergy $0.61
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+16% Synergy $2.61
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+15% Synergy $0.37
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+13% Synergy $0.39
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+12% Synergy $4.71
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $8.58
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+12% Synergy $0.32
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+11% Synergy $2.27
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+11% Synergy $32.45
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $3.29
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+8% Synergy $7.35
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+8% Synergy $3.92
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $8.03
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+6% Synergy $9.26
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+6% Synergy $1.80
Level Up Level Up
+6% Synergy $2.43
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+5% Synergy $0.33
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+5% Synergy $0.46
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $63.03
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+5% Synergy $9.59
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+4% Synergy $0.29
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+4% Synergy $0.20
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+4% Synergy $0.44
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $4.49
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+3% Synergy $9.42
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $35.62
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+2% Synergy $6.44
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+1% Synergy $7.90
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+1% Synergy $14.10
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+0% Synergy $9.72
Guardian Project Guardian Project
0% Synergy $12.12
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-1% Synergy $7.57
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.36
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-5% Synergy $13.56
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.33
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-14% Synergy $7.00

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+19% Synergy $1.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+13% Synergy $39.83
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+6% Synergy $1.45
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+5% Synergy $4.50
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+5% Synergy $3.91
Huatli, Radiant Champion Huatli, Radiant Champion
+3% Synergy $2.73
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+3% Synergy $1.46

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+31% Synergy $0.31
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+16% Synergy $3.90
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+15% Synergy $0.25
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+12% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.36
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $2.96
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $2.56
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+5% Synergy $5.47
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.28
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+4% Synergy $12.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.25
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $7.16
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+1% Synergy $0.29
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
0% Synergy $0.36
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $1.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $51.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $15.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $4.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $3.30

Lands

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

Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+9% Synergy $0.40
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+6% Synergy $0.30
Mirrex Mirrex
+5% Synergy $0.84
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+4% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.28
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.29
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $2.65
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.37
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+2% Synergy $0.37
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.25
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.97
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $17.44
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+1% Synergy $6.87
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+1% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $2.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.82
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.21
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
0% Synergy $2.92
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
0% Synergy $16.00
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
0% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.68
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.50
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.28
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-2% Synergy $5.34
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.27
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.28
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-2% Synergy $4.37
Brushland Brushland
-3% Synergy $1.34
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-4% Synergy $0.31
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-4% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.28
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $7.99
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $11.86
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.33

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