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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3164 Current Rank
#3216 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy.

Background Cards

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy's abilities and overall game plan.

Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+44% Synergy $0.46
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+43% Synergy $0.64
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+41% Synergy $0.77
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+39% Synergy $0.26
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+34% Synergy $0.52
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+33% Synergy $0.23
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+32% Synergy $1.93
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+30% Synergy $1.71
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+28% Synergy $0.07
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $2.06

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy decks.

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+27% Synergy $1.30
Snap Snap
+26% Synergy $2.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+25% Synergy $0.59
Ponder Ponder
+24% Synergy $1.70
Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.58
High Tide High Tide
+16% Synergy $1.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+15% Synergy $46.95
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.33
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+31% Synergy $13.07
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+17% Synergy $17.50
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+10% Synergy $1.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $44.75
Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $64.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $44.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+28% Synergy $1.87
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+24% Synergy $0.40
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+24% Synergy $0.68
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+24% Synergy $0.10
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.34
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+19% Synergy $0.85
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+17% Synergy $0.96
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+17% Synergy $1.80
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+16% Synergy $7.88
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+13% Synergy $0.20
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+12% Synergy $0.06
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.51
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+11% Synergy $2.44
Demilich Demilich
+11% Synergy $0.36
Clone Clone
+10% Synergy $0.29
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+10% Synergy $0.46
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+10% Synergy $0.07
Omnispell Adept Omnispell Adept
+10% Synergy $0.14
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+9% Synergy $12.66
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.20
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+8% Synergy $2.07
Lighthouse Chronologist Lighthouse Chronologist
+7% Synergy $11.60
Guardian of Tazeem Guardian of Tazeem
+7% Synergy $0.20
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+7% Synergy $0.10
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+7% Synergy $0.18
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+6% Synergy $2.24
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+6% Synergy $1.44
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+6% Synergy $7.83
Aetherjacket Aetherjacket
+6% Synergy $0.04
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+6% Synergy $0.05
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+5% Synergy $3.79
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+5% Synergy $0.25
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+5% Synergy $3.34
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+5% Synergy $39.85
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+5% Synergy $0.50
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+5% Synergy $2.77
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+4% Synergy $0.20
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+4% Synergy $5.73
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+3% Synergy $2.97
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+3% Synergy $0.21
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+3% Synergy $0.51
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+3% Synergy $0.45
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+2% Synergy $24.69
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+2% Synergy $0.15
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+1% Synergy $0.53
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $18.06
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+1% Synergy $0.21
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-1% Synergy $0.26
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-5% Synergy $2.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy safe.

Consider Consider
+26% Synergy $0.38
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+24% Synergy $0.48
Twincast Twincast
+22% Synergy $3.82
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy $0.31
Unwind Unwind
+20% Synergy $0.74
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $13.64
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+17% Synergy $0.45
Opt Opt
+15% Synergy $0.11
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+15% Synergy $5.53
Turnabout Turnabout
+11% Synergy $0.27
Curate Curate
+11% Synergy $0.07
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+9% Synergy $2.94
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+9% Synergy $0.06
Quicken Quicken
+9% Synergy $0.17
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+8% Synergy $10.54
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $15.67
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+8% Synergy $2.96
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+8% Synergy $4.04
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.84
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+8% Synergy $0.05
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+7% Synergy $0.12
Deliberate Deliberate
+7% Synergy $0.09
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+7% Synergy $0.17
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $8.52
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+6% Synergy $1.09
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.21
Think Twice Think Twice
+6% Synergy $0.05
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+6% Synergy $0.02
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.41
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.99
Disallow Disallow
+5% Synergy $2.01
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.20
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $3.71
Impulse Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $1.50
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+4% Synergy $0.08
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $47.01
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $1.35
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $9.65
Evacuation Evacuation
+2% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
0% Synergy $0.42
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-1% Synergy $0.20
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.46
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-3% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.82
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.24
Aetherize Aetherize
-6% Synergy $0.39
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-6% Synergy $1.84
Resculpt Resculpt
-8% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy's game plan and control the board.

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+28% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+26% Synergy $0.24
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+20% Synergy $8.14
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+18% Synergy $3.38
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+18% Synergy $1.32
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+18% Synergy $0.51
Fabricate Fabricate
+16% Synergy $8.72
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+14% Synergy $4.77
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $4.12
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+13% Synergy $2.74
Ravenform Ravenform
+12% Synergy $0.17
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+12% Synergy $0.14
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $11.10
Stock Up Stock Up
+10% Synergy $5.37
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+10% Synergy $0.08
Careful Study Careful Study
+10% Synergy $1.60
Pore Over the Pages Pore Over the Pages
+10% Synergy $0.12
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+9% Synergy $1.48
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+9% Synergy $0.17
Silent Departure Silent Departure
+9% Synergy $0.02
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+9% Synergy $0.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $36.04
Step Through Step Through
+8% Synergy $0.13
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+8% Synergy $10.63
Divination Divination
+8% Synergy $0.07
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+8% Synergy $1.20
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.33
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+7% Synergy $0.52
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+7% Synergy $0.17
See the Truth See the Truth
+7% Synergy $0.49
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+7% Synergy $0.13
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+6% Synergy $0.14
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.58
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+6% Synergy $0.28
Hour of Eternity Hour of Eternity
+6% Synergy $0.12
Traumatize Traumatize
+5% Synergy $3.91
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+5% Synergy $1.77
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+5% Synergy $0.35
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+5% Synergy $0.56
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+5% Synergy $0.05
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+5% Synergy $0.17
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+4% Synergy $3.42
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+4% Synergy $0.61
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.19
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+3% Synergy $0.07
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+3% Synergy $0.36
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+3% Synergy $3.41
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $2.66
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+1% Synergy $0.23
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+1% Synergy $1.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+25% Synergy $0.45
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+19% Synergy $4.04
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+19% Synergy $7.44
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+15% Synergy $0.22
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+14% Synergy $16.15
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+13% Synergy $7.70
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+11% Synergy $1.37
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+10% Synergy $2.18
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+9% Synergy $0.35
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+8% Synergy $0.07
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+7% Synergy $3.41
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.57
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+7% Synergy $0.80
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+6% Synergy $13.64
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+6% Synergy $0.05
Grindclock Grindclock
+6% Synergy $0.24
Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+5% Synergy $0.04
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+5% Synergy $0.20
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+4% Synergy $5.82
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $9.79
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+4% Synergy $1.00
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+3% Synergy $5.07
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+3% Synergy $0.30
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+3% Synergy $9.90
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $19.67
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $32.10
Howling Mine Howling Mine
-1% Synergy $4.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Font of Magic Font of Magic
+28% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+21% Synergy $1.35
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+16% Synergy $3.21
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+12% Synergy $0.34
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+10% Synergy $0.43
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.40
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+10% Synergy $0.33
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+8% Synergy $0.93
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+8% Synergy $0.32
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+7% Synergy $0.13
Starlight Snare Starlight Snare
+6% Synergy $0.20
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
+6% Synergy $0.11
Omniscience Omniscience
+5% Synergy $5.45
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+5% Synergy $0.92
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+5% Synergy $0.12
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+5% Synergy $0.09
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+5% Synergy $0.14
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.31
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.55
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.14
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+4% Synergy $3.77
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+4% Synergy $0.03
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $10.57
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+3% Synergy $1.89
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $0.64
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+3% Synergy $1.49
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $0.83
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+3% Synergy $0.35
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+2% Synergy $4.52
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.15
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+1% Synergy $0.39
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $2.29
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
-1% Synergy $3.83
Back to Basics Back to Basics
-2% Synergy $5.44
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.17

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+9% Synergy $18.96
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+1% Synergy $6.64

Utility Lands

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

Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+10% Synergy $0.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.13
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+7% Synergy $0.10
Sand Silos Sand Silos
+6% Synergy $1.18
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $18.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $6.22
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+1% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+1% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+1% Synergy $0.71
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
0% Synergy $2.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.03
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.31
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-3% Synergy $0.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $39.21
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-6% Synergy $46.32
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $1.65
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-8% Synergy $0.79
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $3.04
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-12% Synergy $11.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+27% Synergy $3.61
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.19
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $3.62
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $62.61
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $4.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.05
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.55
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $8.66
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $23.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-5% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.48
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-13% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+17% Synergy $0.45
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+10% Synergy $0.09
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $36.04
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $0.97
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-13% Synergy $8.07

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