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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut
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Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 40% Spellslinger 20% Adventures 10% Combo 10% Lands Matter 10% Shapeshifters 10%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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New Cards

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

Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+33% Synergy $0.30
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+33% Synergy $0.22
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+33% Synergy $20.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+56% Synergy $0.13
Farseek Farseek
+53% Synergy $0.68
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+52% Synergy $0.09
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+52% Synergy $0.90
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+52% Synergy $0.53
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+52% Synergy $0.42
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+52% Synergy $0.21
Harrow Harrow
+47% Synergy $0.31
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+46% Synergy $1.61
Opt Opt
+45% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+42% Synergy $0.16
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+42% Synergy $0.44
Ponder Ponder
+40% Synergy $1.32
Explore Explore
+39% Synergy $0.18
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+37% Synergy $0.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+35% Synergy $0.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+32% Synergy $1.35
Cultivate Cultivate
+22% Synergy $0.52
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+21% Synergy $1.78
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+15% Synergy $0.26

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+12% Synergy $42.10
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+10% Synergy $4.72
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $15.17
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+2% Synergy $7.17

Creatures

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

Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+41% Synergy $0.25
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+35% Synergy $0.26
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+35% Synergy $0.14
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+35% Synergy $0.24
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+34% Synergy $15.83
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+33% Synergy $39.69
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+30% Synergy $4.41
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+28% Synergy $0.88
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+28% Synergy $2.68
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+28% Synergy $0.13
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.38
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+24% Synergy $1.51
Murktide Regent Murktide Regent
+23% Synergy $7.34
Sailors' Bane Sailors' Bane
+23% Synergy $0.09
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+23% Synergy $0.06
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+23% Synergy $0.18
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+23% Synergy $0.35
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+23% Synergy $0.11
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+23% Synergy $0.20
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+23% Synergy $17.16
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+22% Synergy $1.19
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+17% Synergy $0.13
Juvenile Mist Dragon Juvenile Mist Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.10
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+17% Synergy $0.43
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+15% Synergy $9.07
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+14% Synergy $2.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+1% Synergy $1.02
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-1% Synergy $0.14
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-1% Synergy $1.00
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-4% Synergy $3.74

Instants

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

Consider Consider
+39% Synergy $0.44
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+32% Synergy $2.40
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+28% Synergy $0.20
Mental Note Mental Note
+28% Synergy $5.29
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+27% Synergy $5.33
Snap Snap
+25% Synergy $2.22
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+24% Synergy $0.98
Unsummon Unsummon
+22% Synergy $0.24
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+21% Synergy $0.18
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+20% Synergy $0.41
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+20% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+19% Synergy $1.81
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+17% Synergy $0.22
Quick Study Quick Study
+17% Synergy $0.30
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+13% Synergy $0.23
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+11% Synergy $5.56
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $1.66
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.47
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $9.74
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $2.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.07
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.28
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $1.34
Beast Within Beast Within
-16% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Migration Path Migration Path
+38% Synergy $0.35
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+34% Synergy $0.25
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+33% Synergy $3.92
Preordain Preordain
+32% Synergy $0.60
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+32% Synergy $0.88
Beneath the Sands Beneath the Sands
+28% Synergy $0.08
Genesis Storm Genesis Storm
+23% Synergy $0.47
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+17% Synergy $1.99
See the Truth See the Truth
+17% Synergy $0.32
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+16% Synergy $0.23
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+15% Synergy $0.75
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $5.04
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $4.81
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $5.88
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+6% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

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

Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+23% Synergy $0.28
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+18% Synergy $0.32
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+17% Synergy $1.39
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+17% Synergy $0.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $8.69

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.38
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+22% Synergy $0.46
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $18.71
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $30.14
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $8.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+23% Synergy $0.16
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+23% Synergy $0.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-4% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-4% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+23% Synergy $1.35
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+21% Synergy $9.63
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+10% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $7.41
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $27.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-10% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.26
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-15% Synergy $4.91
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-16% Synergy $0.26
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-16% Synergy $1.07
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-28% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-35% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut.

Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Acolyte of Bahamut Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Acolyte of Bahamut Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Acolyte of Bahamut Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Flaming Fist Skanos Dragonheart // Flaming Fist
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Skanos Dragonheart Inspiring Leader Skanos Dragonheart // Inspiring Leader
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef

Other Available Backgrounds

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Master Chef Master Chef
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Haunted One Haunted One
Faceless One Faceless One
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier