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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Badgermole Cub
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Bitter Work
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Bumi, Unleashed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nature's Will
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Roaming Throne
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
The Great Henge
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Unnatural Growth
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Beast Within
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Asceticism
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
The One Ring
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Worldly Tutor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Mana Vault
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Chrome Mox
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Gamble
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Crop Rotation
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Overlord of the Boilerbilges
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Vitality
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Setessan Champion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Tinder Wall
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Trailtracker Scout
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Shusher
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Endurance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Spider Manifestation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Enduring Courage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Skitterbeam Battalion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Destiny Spinner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wandertale Mentor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Voltaic Construct
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Force of Vigor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arachnogenesis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Fog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Starstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Decimate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
World at War
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Tooth and Nail
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Fury of the Horde
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Esika's Chariot
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
The Immortal Sun
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Birthing Pod
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Hoard Hauler
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Coat of Arms
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Emerald Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Regalia
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gruul War Plow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cybership
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ward of Bones
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Forcefield
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Project
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Defense of the Heart
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Wild Growth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Stranglehold
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Leyline of Lifeforce
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Warstorm Surge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Molten Echoes
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mana Echoes
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mana Reflection
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Leyline of Lightning
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
City on Fire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gruul War Chant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Greater Good
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bedlam
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Omenpath Journey
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bear Umbra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Frontier Siege
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Cindervines
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Abundance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Food Chain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Echoing Assault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rage Reflection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Path of Discovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Immersion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flameshadow Conjuring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Shifting Woodland
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Three Tree City
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Gilded Lotus
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Hedron Archive
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Taiga
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Spire Garden
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Thornspire Verge
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Rootbound Crag
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Rockfall Vale
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Commercial District
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Copperline Gorge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Turf
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy