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Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
Price tag $60.33

Legendary CreaturePlant Druid

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#260 Current Rank
#198 Last Week
#400 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bristly Bill, Spine Sower.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bristly Bill, Spine Sower decks.

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+23% Synergy $5.32
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+19% Synergy $5.46
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+18% Synergy $4.04
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+12% Synergy $12.99
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+8% Synergy $29.19

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bristly Bill, Spine Sower's abilities and overall game plan.

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+61% Synergy $1.93
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+60% Synergy $3.43
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+56% Synergy $3.73
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+50% Synergy $8.36
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+48% Synergy $2.32
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+47% Synergy $0.18
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+45% Synergy $16.55
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+43% Synergy $3.02
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+42% Synergy $8.65
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+40% Synergy $9.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bristly Bill, Spine Sower decks.

Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+36% Synergy $1.10
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+34% Synergy $4.68
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+32% Synergy $1.57
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+20% Synergy $1.69
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.34
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+16% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $1.41
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $11.10
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+10% Synergy $3.46
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.72
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $67.99
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $6.61
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $977.12
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
-2% Synergy $12.16

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bristly Bill, Spine Sower's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+37% Synergy $9.41
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+36% Synergy $0.55
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+35% Synergy $4.44
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+32% Synergy $3.86
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+31% Synergy $42.76
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+31% Synergy $0.26
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+30% Synergy $1.85
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+30% Synergy $5.38
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.40
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+28% Synergy $1.85
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+28% Synergy $0.25
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+26% Synergy $3.20
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+26% Synergy $44.08
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+26% Synergy $7.70
Fertilid Fertilid
+25% Synergy $0.06
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+24% Synergy $0.41
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+24% Synergy $2.85
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+19% Synergy $0.40
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+18% Synergy $2.53
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+18% Synergy $2.68
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+18% Synergy $0.27
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+17% Synergy $0.23
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+17% Synergy $2.52
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+15% Synergy $1.31
Oran-Rief Hydra Oran-Rief Hydra
+15% Synergy $5.59
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+13% Synergy $2.53
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+13% Synergy $3.80
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+13% Synergy $1.40
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+12% Synergy $5.29
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+12% Synergy $3.17
Undergrowth Champion Undergrowth Champion
+12% Synergy $0.68
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+11% Synergy $0.12
Vigor Vigor
+10% Synergy $14.57
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+9% Synergy $0.47
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+9% Synergy $7.47
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+8% Synergy $0.26
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.19
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+6% Synergy $16.27
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+5% Synergy $4.15
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+5% Synergy $0.37
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+3% Synergy $2.11
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+2% Synergy $6.08
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+2% Synergy $0.19
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+1% Synergy $7.44
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $9.23
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-3% Synergy $11.41
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-8% Synergy $3.04
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-15% Synergy $1.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-22% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-22% Synergy $0.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bristly Bill, Spine Sower safe.

Harrow Harrow
+27% Synergy $0.25
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+17% Synergy $0.08
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+13% Synergy $4.71
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+8% Synergy $0.16
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.72
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+6% Synergy $0.18
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+6% Synergy $0.23
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+5% Synergy $4.01
Trash the Town Trash the Town
+5% Synergy $0.15
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.07
Silkguard Silkguard
+3% Synergy $4.11
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+1% Synergy $6.57
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+1% Synergy $0.19
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.14
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.97
Naturalize Naturalize
-1% Synergy $0.08
Overprotect Overprotect
-2% Synergy $1.80
Fog Fog
-3% Synergy $0.36
Ram Through Ram Through
-4% Synergy $0.51
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-6% Synergy $0.83
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-6% Synergy $0.94
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-6% Synergy $2.24
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-6% Synergy $0.86
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-7% Synergy $0.33
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-8% Synergy $0.96
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-9% Synergy $0.20

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bristly Bill, Spine Sower's game plan and control the board.

Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+17% Synergy $15.30
Explore Explore
+15% Synergy $0.26
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+15% Synergy $0.20
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $6.32
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.77
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+11% Synergy $1.84
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+11% Synergy $49.81
Map the Frontier Map the Frontier
+10% Synergy $0.12
Dance of the Tumbleweeds Dance of the Tumbleweeds
+6% Synergy $0.08
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+5% Synergy $0.17
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+5% Synergy $0.76
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+4% Synergy $3.73
Felling Blow Felling Blow
+4% Synergy $0.08
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.55
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+3% Synergy $0.24
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+2% Synergy $0.27
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+2% Synergy $0.34
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+2% Synergy $1.56
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy $1.43
Migration Path Migration Path
+1% Synergy $0.27
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
0% Synergy $15.80
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
0% Synergy $2.19
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
0% Synergy $0.55
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
-1% Synergy $13.18
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $2.01
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-3% Synergy $0.40
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $23.70
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.84
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-5% Synergy $0.69
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-6% Synergy $19.06
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-6% Synergy $0.78
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-7% Synergy $0.22
Harmonize Harmonize
-8% Synergy $0.23
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-11% Synergy $0.83

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+36% Synergy $41.21
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+13% Synergy $3.48
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $62.10
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+12% Synergy $27.08
Power Fist Power Fist
+12% Synergy $9.59
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $7.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.30
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+2% Synergy $5.10
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+2% Synergy $0.27
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+1% Synergy $1.93
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
0% Synergy $1.11
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-3% Synergy $2.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bristly Bill, Spine Sower's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+34% Synergy $12.35
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+28% Synergy $24.05
Exploration Exploration
+24% Synergy $24.37
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+19% Synergy $0.54
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+19% Synergy $10.26
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $10.46
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+17% Synergy $0.28
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+16% Synergy $0.15
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+12% Synergy $2.87
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+11% Synergy $1.45
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+10% Synergy $11.31
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+9% Synergy $7.59
Druid Class Druid Class
+8% Synergy $1.69
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+7% Synergy $0.29
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+7% Synergy $0.50
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+5% Synergy $6.22
Bioengineered Future Bioengineered Future
+5% Synergy $0.32
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+4% Synergy $1.25
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $34.84
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+4% Synergy $1.18
Spelunking Spelunking
+4% Synergy $2.27
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+4% Synergy $0.30
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+3% Synergy $0.10
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+2% Synergy $0.24
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.51
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
0% Synergy $2.52
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $11.08
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-2% Synergy $0.88
Asceticism Asceticism
-3% Synergy $5.32
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-4% Synergy $1.74
Greater Good Greater Good
-4% Synergy $3.22
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $24.82
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-5% Synergy $3.49
Rancor Rancor
-5% Synergy $0.86
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-5% Synergy $7.81
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-7% Synergy $3.39
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-7% Synergy $0.12
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-10% Synergy $0.88
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-11% Synergy $0.95
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-21% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bristly Bill, Spine Sower to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+10% Synergy $2.72
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+5% Synergy $1.28
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
-1% Synergy $1.61
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-8% Synergy $1.62

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+10% Synergy $0.66
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+7% Synergy $0.90
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $3.66
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.54
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $29.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.27
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+2% Synergy $0.34
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy $6.16
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $1.57
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $14.84
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $9.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-3% Synergy $4.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $34.54
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-6% Synergy $0.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $2.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $2.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $17.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.61

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bristly Bill, Spine Sower decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+44% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+40% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+32% Synergy $3.53
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+19% Synergy $0.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.11
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+18% Synergy $0.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+17% Synergy $9.47
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+17% Synergy $0.23
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+16% Synergy $14.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+15% Synergy $25.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+14% Synergy $21.61
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+13% Synergy $30.44
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.39
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+9% Synergy $0.09
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+8% Synergy $0.15
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+7% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $6.00
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $1.78
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.84
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-5% Synergy $0.69
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-7% Synergy $1.55

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bristly Bill, Spine Sower.

Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
Myojin of Towering Might Myojin of Towering Might
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
Ezuri, Claw of Progress Ezuri, Claw of Progress
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Shalai and Hallar Shalai and Hallar
Emissary Green Emissary Green
Kodama of the East Tree Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kodama of the East Tree // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Me, the Immortal Me, the Immortal
Sengir, the Dark Baron Slurrk, All-Ingesting Sengir, the Dark Baron // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Hardy Outlander Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Hardy Outlander
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Acolyte of Bahamut Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Acolyte of Bahamut
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Akiri, Line-Slinger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero Aragorn, Hornburg Hero