Bello, Bard of the Brambles (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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Arnaud Gompertz
Nov 19, 2025
Diminishing Returns? Not with this Scorpion God Budget Deck!
The least popular of the three Amonkhet gods gets the trim treatment this week, as Arnaud sifts through the rough for some budget diamonds.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Badgermole Cub
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Work
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Bumi, Unleashed
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nature's Will
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
The Great Henge
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Unnatural Growth
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Asceticism
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Delighted Halfling
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Jeska's Will
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Worldly Tutor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Mana Vault
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Gamble
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Mox Diamond
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Crop Rotation
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Giggling Skitterspike
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Elvish Mystic
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Overlord of the Boilerbilges
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Vitality
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Setessan Champion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Trailtracker Scout
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tinder Wall
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Destiny Spinner
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Shusher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Courage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Endurance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Skitterbeam Battalion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Spider Manifestation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Pyreswipe Hawk
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Prosperous Bandit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wandertale Mentor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Vigor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Veil of Summer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fog
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Starstorm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Arachnogenesis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Decimate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
World at War
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fury of the Horde
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chimil, the Inner Sun
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Esika's Chariot
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
The Immortal Sun
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Hoard Hauler
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Birthing Pod
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
The Regalia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grinding Station
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Trinisphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cybership
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gruul War Plow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Forcefield
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ward of Bones
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Guardian Project
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Defense of the Heart
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Stranglehold
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Warstorm Surge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Lifeforce
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Sylvan Library
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Mana Echoes
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Molten Echoes
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mana Reflection
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
City on Fire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Lightning
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Gruul War Chant
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Omenpath Journey
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Greater Good
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rage Reflection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Cindervines
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bedlam
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Siege
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Repercussion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
War's Toll
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Path of Discovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Abundance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rain of Riches
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Food Chain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Shifting Woodland
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Lotus
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Hedron Archive
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Stomping Ground
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Taiga
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Spire Garden
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Karplusan Forest
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Thornspire Verge
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Prismatic Vista
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Rockfall Vale
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-27%synergy
Copperline Gorge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Commercial District
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mossfire Valley
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Turf
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy