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
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Badgermole Cub
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%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
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Roaming Throne
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
55%synergy
The Great Henge
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Aggravated Assault
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Unnatural Growth
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Beast Within
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Delighted Halfling
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Asceticism
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Guardian Project
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
88%synergy
The One Ring
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Worldly Tutor
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Mana Vault
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Crop Rotation
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Gamble
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Mox Diamond
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Mystic
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Overlord of the Boilerbilges
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Vitality
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Setessan Champion
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Tinder Wall
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Vexing Shusher
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Trailtracker Scout
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Courage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Skitterbeam Battalion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Endurance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Spider Manifestation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Arbor Elf
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Destiny Spinner
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Collector Ouphe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Evercoat Ursine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Scute Swarm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Force of Vigor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Veil of Summer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Arachnogenesis
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Fog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Decimate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
World at War
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Tooth and Nail
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fury of the Horde
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Esika's Chariot
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Hoard Hauler
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
The Immortal Sun
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Birthing Pod
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Coat of Arms
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Venser's Journal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Forge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Regalia
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Grinding Station
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gruul War Plow
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Forcefield
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cybership
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ward of Bones
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Punishment
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Defense of the Heart
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Wild Growth
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Stranglehold
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Leyline of Lifeforce
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Mana Echoes
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Molten Echoes
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Mana Reflection
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Leyline of Lightning
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Warstorm Surge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
16%synergy
City on Fire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Gruul War Chant
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bedlam
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Omenpath Journey
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Greater Good
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bear Umbra
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Frontier Siege
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Cindervines
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Abundance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Burgeoning
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Echoing Assault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rage Reflection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flameshadow Conjuring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Food Chain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Immersion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
War's Toll
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Shifting Woodland
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Three Tree City
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Hedron Archive
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Stomping Ground
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Taiga
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Spire Garden
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Thornspire Verge
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Commercial District
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Copperline Gorge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mossfire Valley
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Turf
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy