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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
Price tag $0.25

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

#3318 Current Rank
#3155 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy.

Background Cards

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

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy decks.

Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+32% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+42% Synergy $0.62
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+40% Synergy $0.43
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+40% Synergy $1.19
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+40% Synergy $0.31
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+33% Synergy $1.60
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+33% Synergy $0.28
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+31% Synergy $2.27
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+28% Synergy $0.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+28% Synergy $1.35
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+28% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+27% Synergy $0.38
Ponder Ponder
+25% Synergy $1.32
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+24% Synergy $1.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+22% Synergy $0.44
Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+18% Synergy $44.80
High Tide High Tide
+17% Synergy $1.20
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.58
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+34% Synergy $15.17
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+17% Synergy $18.48
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+12% Synergy $2.16
Force of Will Force of Will
+10% Synergy $61.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $46.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $42.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $49.41
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+2% Synergy $10.89

Creatures

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

Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+27% Synergy $1.33
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+27% Synergy $0.52
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+22% Synergy $0.85
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+20% Synergy $0.35
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+18% Synergy $6.98
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+14% Synergy $0.87
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+14% Synergy $1.51
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+14% Synergy $0.39
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+13% Synergy $0.20
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.57
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+10% Synergy $2.32
Clone Clone
+10% Synergy $0.31
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+10% Synergy $2.20
Omnispell Adept Omnispell Adept
+10% Synergy $0.11
Demilich Demilich
+10% Synergy $0.78
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+10% Synergy $0.08
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+9% Synergy $0.05
Lighthouse Chronologist Lighthouse Chronologist
+9% Synergy $10.94
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+8% Synergy $12.92
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+8% Synergy $0.10
Aetherjacket Aetherjacket
+8% Synergy $0.03
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+7% Synergy $0.98
Guardian of Tazeem Guardian of Tazeem
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.21
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+7% Synergy $0.17
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+7% Synergy $0.05
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+7% Synergy $0.04
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $3.69
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+6% Synergy $0.48
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+6% Synergy $7.55
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+6% Synergy $0.44
Clammy Prowler Clammy Prowler
+6% Synergy $0.05
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+6% Synergy $0.69
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+5% Synergy $0.28
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+5% Synergy $0.27
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+5% Synergy $0.65
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+5% Synergy $0.53
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $16.60
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+4% Synergy $4.63
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+4% Synergy $0.55
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+4% Synergy $1.73
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+3% Synergy $0.60
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+3% Synergy $0.16
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+3% Synergy $3.42
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+2% Synergy $1.97
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+2% Synergy $10.68
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+1% Synergy $24.76
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+1% Synergy $0.28
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-1% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+28% Synergy $0.17
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $2.22
Unwind Unwind
+23% Synergy $0.95
Consider Consider
+21% Synergy $0.44
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy $0.38
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+19% Synergy $0.42
Twincast Twincast
+19% Synergy $3.74
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+15% Synergy $7.45
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+15% Synergy $0.38
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+14% Synergy $12.28
Opt Opt
+12% Synergy $0.14
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+12% Synergy $6.51
Curate Curate
+12% Synergy $0.10
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+11% Synergy $0.07
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+10% Synergy $13.39
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $8.07
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+9% Synergy $0.05
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $15.06
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+7% Synergy $1.18
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.18
Turnabout Turnabout
+7% Synergy $0.18
Deliberate Deliberate
+7% Synergy $0.11
Quicken Quicken
+7% Synergy $0.20
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.37
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+6% Synergy $2.35
Think Twice Think Twice
+6% Synergy $0.07
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+6% Synergy $0.22
Desertion Desertion
+6% Synergy $0.78
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.17
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $9.16
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.19
Disallow Disallow
+5% Synergy $1.56
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.47
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $1.34
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+4% Synergy $4.60
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+4% Synergy $0.07
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $51.18
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $1.39
Evacuation Evacuation
+3% Synergy $0.14
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+3% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+2% Synergy $0.42
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.28
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.47
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $2.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.66
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.81
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.25
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-7% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
-8% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $7.96

Sorceries

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

Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+27% Synergy $1.91
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+27% Synergy $0.05
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+23% Synergy $0.22
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+23% Synergy $8.31
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+20% Synergy $0.59
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+19% Synergy $3.92
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+18% Synergy $0.98
Fabricate Fabricate
+17% Synergy $8.73
Ravenform Ravenform
+16% Synergy $0.16
Windfall Windfall
+15% Synergy $4.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+14% Synergy $33.69
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+14% Synergy $5.01
Step Through Step Through
+13% Synergy $0.15
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+13% Synergy $2.81
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+12% Synergy $1.41
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $12.35
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+10% Synergy $9.81
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+10% Synergy $0.18
Careful Study Careful Study
+10% Synergy $1.95
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+9% Synergy $0.62
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+9% Synergy $0.57
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+9% Synergy $0.25
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.21
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+8% Synergy $0.27
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+8% Synergy $0.10
Divination Divination
+8% Synergy $0.07
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+8% Synergy $1.08
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+8% Synergy $1.13
Silent Departure Silent Departure
+8% Synergy $0.03
Pore Over the Pages Pore Over the Pages
+8% Synergy $0.10
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+8% Synergy $0.12
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+7% Synergy $0.24
See the Truth See the Truth
+7% Synergy $0.32
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+7% Synergy $0.17
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+6% Synergy $3.12
Portent Portent
+6% Synergy $0.22
Calamitous Tide Calamitous Tide
+6% Synergy $0.05
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+5% Synergy $0.43
Stock Up Stock Up
+5% Synergy $8.90
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+5% Synergy $0.21
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.18
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.19
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+4% Synergy $3.33
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $0.29
Traumatize Traumatize
+3% Synergy $5.37
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+3% Synergy $0.07
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+2% Synergy $0.80
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.17
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $1.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+25% Synergy $0.41
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+21% Synergy $6.76
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+16% Synergy $17.19
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $7.69
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+13% Synergy $0.23
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+13% Synergy $1.34
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+11% Synergy $2.39
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+9% Synergy $0.28
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+9% Synergy $0.84
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+9% Synergy $0.06
Relic Amulet Relic Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.08
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.81
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+7% Synergy $14.31
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+7% Synergy $0.05
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+7% Synergy $0.18
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+6% Synergy $2.29
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+6% Synergy $2.83
Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+6% Synergy $0.10
Grindclock Grindclock
+6% Synergy $0.26
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+5% Synergy $1.68
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $20.05
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $10.51
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+4% Synergy $5.21
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+4% Synergy $0.26
Adaptive Training Post Adaptive Training Post
+4% Synergy $0.26
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+3% Synergy $4.40
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+3% Synergy $8.98
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+3% Synergy $0.32
Howling Mine Howling Mine
-1% Synergy $4.70
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-3% Synergy $32.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+15% Synergy $3.38
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+13% Synergy $0.52
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+10% Synergy $0.39
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.26
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+8% Synergy $1.39
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+8% Synergy $0.37
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+8% Synergy $0.35
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+7% Synergy $0.70
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+7% Synergy $0.09
Starlight Snare Starlight Snare
+7% Synergy $0.22
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+6% Synergy $1.75
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+6% Synergy $0.79
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.58
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $2.37
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+5% Synergy $0.09
Fresh Start Fresh Start
+5% Synergy $0.10
Omniscience Omniscience
+4% Synergy $5.29
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+4% Synergy $0.44
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+4% Synergy $0.10
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+3% Synergy $1.27
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+3% Synergy $0.18
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $0.96
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+3% Synergy $1.05
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.32
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+2% Synergy $5.59
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+2% Synergy $4.58
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $8.69
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+1% Synergy $2.02
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+1% Synergy $0.41
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
0% Synergy $5.26
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.16

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+11% Synergy $17.92
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+3% Synergy $1.14
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-1% Synergy $6.80

Utility Lands

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

Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+11% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.38
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $5.96
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sand Silos Sand Silos
+6% Synergy $1.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $18.71
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.07
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+3% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+3% Synergy $0.72
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+3% Synergy $0.78
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-1% Synergy $0.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.33
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-3% Synergy $0.46
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.37
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-5% Synergy $49.84
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $1.05
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $35.87
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $2.90
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-9% Synergy $0.70
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-12% Synergy $10.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+28% Synergy $2.95
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $65.81
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $4.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.32
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $4.88
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.15
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $20.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-13% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+15% Synergy $0.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+14% Synergy $33.69
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+11% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.80
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $7.96

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