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
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Badgermole Cub
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Work
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bumi, Unleashed
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nature's Will
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
53%synergy
The Great Henge
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Roaming Throne
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Unnatural Growth
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Delighted Halfling
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Asceticism
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Jeska's Will
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Worldly Tutor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Mana Vault
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Gamble
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Crop Rotation
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Mox Diamond
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Elvish Mystic
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Overlord of the Boilerbilges
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Vitality
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Setessan Champion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Trailtracker Scout
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tinder Wall
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Shusher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Skitterbeam Battalion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wandertale Mentor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Courage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Endurance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Construct
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Spider Manifestation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Destiny Spinner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Collector Ouphe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Vigor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Fog
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arachnogenesis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Starstorm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Decimate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
World at War
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Harmonize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%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
Utility Artifacts
Akroma's Memorial
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Esika's Chariot
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
The Immortal Sun
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Birthing Pod
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Hoard Hauler
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cybership
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Trinisphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Grinding Station
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gruul War Plow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Forcefield
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ward of Bones
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Project
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Defense of the Heart
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Stranglehold
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Leyline of Lifeforce
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Mana Echoes
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Mana Reflection
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Molten Echoes
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Warstorm Surge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
City on Fire
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Lightning
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Gruul War Chant
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Greater Good
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Rage Reflection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Omenpath Journey
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Siege
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bedlam
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cindervines
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Abundance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
March of the World Ooze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Echoing Assault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Street Riot
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Path of Discovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Food Chain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Repercussion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Shifting Woodland
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%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
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%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
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sisay's Ring
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
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Taiga
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
74%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
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Prismatic Vista
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Rockfall Vale
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Commercial District
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mossfire Valley
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Copperline Gorge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Turf
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy