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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

#3502 Current Rank
#3087 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.

Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+17% Synergy $0.69
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+13% Synergy $0.35
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+12% Synergy $2.82
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+9% Synergy $0.29
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+9% Synergy $0.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+47% Synergy $1.11
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+44% Synergy $0.35
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+41% Synergy $1.28
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+41% Synergy $0.32
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+38% Synergy $0.31
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+38% Synergy $1.62
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+34% Synergy $2.35
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+32% Synergy $0.07
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+32% Synergy $1.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+31% Synergy $1.51

Top Cards

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

Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+30% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
+28% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
+27% Synergy $0.61
Snap Snap
+27% Synergy $1.54
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+25% Synergy $0.34
Windfall Windfall
+20% Synergy $3.95
High Tide High Tide
+19% Synergy $1.29
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.79
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+36% Synergy $11.92
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+16% Synergy $16.62
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+13% Synergy $2.58
Force of Will Force of Will
+12% Synergy $57.48
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $48.94
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+2% Synergy $12.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-4% Synergy $92.16

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 $1.52
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+25% Synergy $0.82
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+24% Synergy $0.49
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+23% Synergy $0.32
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+17% Synergy $6.51
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+15% Synergy $0.68
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+15% Synergy $0.58
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+14% Synergy $1.02
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+13% Synergy $0.22
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+11% Synergy $12.30
Clone Clone
+10% Synergy $0.36
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+10% Synergy $0.06
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+9% Synergy $0.06
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.21
Lighthouse Chronologist Lighthouse Chronologist
+9% Synergy $11.03
Demilich Demilich
+9% Synergy $1.40
Aetherjacket Aetherjacket
+9% Synergy $0.05
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+8% Synergy $2.18
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+8% Synergy $2.44
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+8% Synergy $0.05
Omnispell Adept Omnispell Adept
+8% Synergy $0.11
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+7% Synergy $0.56
Guardian of Tazeem Guardian of Tazeem
+7% Synergy $0.20
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+7% Synergy $0.04
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+7% Synergy $0.18
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+7% Synergy $0.34
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+7% Synergy $0.60
Clammy Prowler Clammy Prowler
+7% Synergy $0.04
Nightwhorl Hermit Nightwhorl Hermit
+7% Synergy $0.04
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+7% Synergy $0.08
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+6% Synergy $0.65
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+6% Synergy $8.26
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+6% Synergy $0.30
Petrifying Meddler Petrifying Meddler
+6% Synergy $0.04
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+5% Synergy $19.42
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+5% Synergy $0.53
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+5% Synergy $0.29
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+5% Synergy $0.54
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+5% Synergy $1.12
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+4% Synergy $4.68
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $14.73
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+3% Synergy $11.08
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+3% Synergy $2.88
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+3% Synergy $0.43
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+2% Synergy $0.32
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+2% Synergy $1.23
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+2% Synergy $11.36
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+1% Synergy $0.49
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+1% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+28% Synergy $0.16
Consider Consider
+22% Synergy $0.46
Dispel Dispel
+22% Synergy $0.29
Unwind Unwind
+20% Synergy $1.59
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+17% Synergy $7.15
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+16% Synergy $0.47
Twincast Twincast
+16% Synergy $3.61
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+15% Synergy $42.96
Opt Opt
+15% Synergy $0.14
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+15% Synergy $15.68
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+14% Synergy $11.78
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $6.09
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.38
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $7.00
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+11% Synergy $6.88
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+11% Synergy $0.27
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+11% Synergy $0.08
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+10% Synergy $0.05
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $14.89
Deliberate Deliberate
+9% Synergy $0.11
Curate Curate
+9% Synergy $0.13
Think Twice Think Twice
+8% Synergy $0.06
Faebloom Trick Faebloom Trick
+8% Synergy $0.13
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.45
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+7% Synergy $0.31
Turnabout Turnabout
+7% Synergy $0.19
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+6% Synergy $0.04
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+6% Synergy $1.03
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.63
Disallow Disallow
+5% Synergy $1.90
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.45
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $1.15
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.26
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+4% Synergy $0.08
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.21
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $49.42
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.17
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $1.36
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.34
Evacuation Evacuation
+2% Synergy $0.22
Refute Refute
+2% Synergy $0.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $1.46
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.10
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
0% Synergy $0.49
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-6% Synergy $1.59
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.75
Resculpt Resculpt
-8% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $7.64

Sorceries

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

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+26% Synergy $0.05
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+23% Synergy $10.10
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+22% Synergy $4.80
Fabricate Fabricate
+20% Synergy $7.90
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+20% Synergy $0.21
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+20% Synergy $0.92
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+18% Synergy $34.20
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+17% Synergy $0.71
Ravenform Ravenform
+15% Synergy $0.18
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+14% Synergy $4.83
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+12% Synergy $12.11
Time Warp Time Warp
+11% Synergy $13.00
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+11% Synergy $2.57
Step Through Step Through
+10% Synergy $0.17
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+9% Synergy $1.50
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+9% Synergy $0.71
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.19
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+8% Synergy $0.25
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.65
Divination Divination
+8% Synergy $0.05
Careful Study Careful Study
+8% Synergy $3.30
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.16
Portent Portent
+8% Synergy $0.27
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+8% Synergy $0.10
Pore Over the Pages Pore Over the Pages
+8% Synergy $0.09
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+8% Synergy $1.35
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+7% Synergy $0.20
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+7% Synergy $1.20
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+7% Synergy $0.22
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+6% Synergy $0.37
Calamitous Tide Calamitous Tide
+6% Synergy $0.06
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+5% Synergy $0.39
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+5% Synergy $0.17
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+5% Synergy $0.26
See the Truth See the Truth
+5% Synergy $0.51
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+5% Synergy $12.45
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+4% Synergy $2.99
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $0.35
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sleep Sleep
+4% Synergy $0.16
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.19
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+3% Synergy $0.10
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+3% Synergy $0.05
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+3% Synergy $3.45
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+1% Synergy $0.18
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+1% Synergy $0.25
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
0% Synergy $0.13
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-3% Synergy $1.68
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-6% Synergy $2.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+23% Synergy $0.38
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+21% Synergy $14.41
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+20% Synergy $5.81
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+17% Synergy $7.08
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+15% Synergy $0.27
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+14% Synergy $0.90
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+12% Synergy $1.45
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+10% Synergy $0.08
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+8% Synergy $0.07
Relic Amulet Relic Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.06
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.76
Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+7% Synergy $0.06
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+7% Synergy $0.62
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $18.82
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+6% Synergy $15.38
Grindclock Grindclock
+6% Synergy $0.26
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $2.43
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $11.27
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+4% Synergy $0.29
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+4% Synergy $0.36
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+3% Synergy $8.70
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+1% Synergy $29.26
Howling Mine Howling Mine
-1% Synergy $4.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Font of Magic Font of Magic
+28% Synergy $0.30
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+25% Synergy $1.44
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+18% Synergy $1.77
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+10% Synergy $0.57
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+8% Synergy $0.67
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+8% Synergy $1.41
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+8% Synergy $0.35
Starlight Snare Starlight Snare
+8% Synergy $0.22
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+7% Synergy $0.75
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+7% Synergy $1.17
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+7% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $8.34
As Foretold As Foretold
+6% Synergy $1.14
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.58
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+6% Synergy $0.38
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+5% Synergy $0.06
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $2.49
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+5% Synergy $0.08
Fresh Start Fresh Start
+5% Synergy $0.07
Omniscience Omniscience
+4% Synergy $3.83
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+4% Synergy $0.71
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+3% Synergy $2.10
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+3% Synergy $1.43
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+3% Synergy $0.14
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $1.27
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+3% Synergy $1.07
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+3% Synergy $0.41
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.01
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+2% Synergy $4.58
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $5.58
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+1% Synergy $0.44
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
-2% Synergy $5.79
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
+9% Synergy $18.29
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+2% Synergy $1.09
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+1% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.14
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+12% Synergy $0.45
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $19.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.41
Sand Silos Sand Silos
+6% Synergy $1.06
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.31
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.10
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+3% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+3% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+3% Synergy $0.61
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-1% Synergy $0.53
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $5.43
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-5% Synergy $51.06
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $2.73
Rivendell Rivendell
-7% Synergy $0.77
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $34.54
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-9% Synergy $0.58
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-12% Synergy $7.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+27% Synergy $2.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.33
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $67.47
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+5% Synergy $1.66
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.04
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.12
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.82
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $17.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.61
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-5% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.07
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $1.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-13% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+18% Synergy $34.20
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.38
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+12% Synergy $0.10
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.83
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $7.64

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