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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Price tag $0.59

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut
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Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 40% Spellslinger 20% Adventures 10%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut's Dragons builds — cards that lean hardest into the Dragons theme.

Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+99% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut Dragons game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+16% Synergy $16.95
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy $14.50

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Dragons plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+99% Synergy $0.40
Whirlwing Stormbrood Whirlwing Stormbrood
+99% Synergy $0.11
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+98% Synergy $1.68
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+74% Synergy $0.19
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+74% Synergy $1.04
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+74% Synergy $3.75
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+74% Synergy $19.63
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+73% Synergy $0.35
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+73% Synergy $0.29
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+66% Synergy $0.12
Sagu Wildling Sagu Wildling
+66% Synergy $0.26
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+65% Synergy $1.33
Sailors' Bane Sailors' Bane
+49% Synergy $0.26
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+49% Synergy $0.56
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+49% Synergy $0.52
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+49% Synergy $0.26
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.19
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.25
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+49% Synergy $0.21
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+48% Synergy $20.57
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+48% Synergy $57.29
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+33% Synergy $0.27
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+33% Synergy $0.95
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+32% Synergy $0.29
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+32% Synergy $2.97
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+31% Synergy $2.17
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+29% Synergy $4.45
Lurking Green Dragon Lurking Green Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.20
Floodhound Floodhound
+24% Synergy $0.21
Archive Dragon Archive Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.22
Juvenile Mist Dragon Juvenile Mist Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.18
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+24% Synergy $0.36
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+24% Synergy $0.32
Kazandu Mammoth Kazandu Valley Kazandu Mammoth
+24% Synergy $0.37
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+24% Synergy $0.18
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.92
Rootcoil Creeper Rootcoil Creeper
+24% Synergy $0.22
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+24% Synergy $0.32
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+24% Synergy $2.59
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+23% Synergy $0.41
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+23% Synergy $0.37
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+23% Synergy $0.38
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
+22% Synergy $0.30
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.38
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+21% Synergy $0.55
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+18% Synergy $0.14
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+16% Synergy $0.28
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+15% Synergy $0.39
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+13% Synergy $5.89
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+6% Synergy $8.89

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut's Dragons deck ahead.

Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+69% Synergy $5.55
Opt Opt
+67% Synergy $0.26
Mental Note Mental Note
+49% Synergy $9.25
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+49% Synergy $1.45
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+48% Synergy $4.15
Consider Consider
+48% Synergy $0.29
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+44% Synergy $14.29
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+42% Synergy $2.68
Harrow Harrow
+38% Synergy $0.30
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+38% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+35% Synergy $1.62
Desculpting Blast Desculpting Blast
+33% Synergy $0.20
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+32% Synergy $1.11
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+31% Synergy $3.14
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+31% Synergy $0.29
Refute Refute
+31% Synergy $0.20
Beast Within Beast Within
+26% Synergy $0.46
Metamorphic Blast Metamorphic Blast
+24% Synergy $0.22
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+24% Synergy $0.26
Band Together Band Together
+24% Synergy $0.07
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+24% Synergy $0.19
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+24% Synergy $0.26
Trash the Town Trash the Town
+24% Synergy $0.24
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+24% Synergy $0.56
Bite Down Bite Down
+24% Synergy $0.23
Unsummon Unsummon
+23% Synergy $0.07
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+23% Synergy $0.38
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+23% Synergy $0.10
Syncopate Syncopate
+23% Synergy $0.23
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+22% Synergy $0.22
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+21% Synergy $0.38
Snap Snap
+21% Synergy $3.46
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+20% Synergy $0.57
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+20% Synergy $0.27
Voidslime Voidslime
+20% Synergy $0.65
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+18% Synergy $0.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+18% Synergy $1.55
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+17% Synergy $6.58
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+16% Synergy $1.03
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+16% Synergy $3.57
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+13% Synergy $0.37
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.38
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.77
Pongify Pongify
+0% Synergy $1.54
Negate Negate
+0% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Dragons game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut.

Flow State Flow State
+98% Synergy $1.92
Ponder Ponder
+67% Synergy $1.84
See the Truth See the Truth
+49% Synergy $0.53
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+48% Synergy $3.93
Migration Path Migration Path
+46% Synergy $0.36
Preordain Preordain
+42% Synergy $0.47
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+40% Synergy $0.39
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+40% Synergy $0.92
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+35% Synergy $0.47
Stock Up Stock Up
+31% Synergy $1.35
Explore Explore
+29% Synergy $0.29
Cultivate Cultivate
+29% Synergy $0.34
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+24% Synergy $0.21
Ancestral Reminiscence Ancestral Reminiscence
+24% Synergy $0.14
Genesis Storm Genesis Storm
+24% Synergy $0.67
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+24% Synergy $0.15
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+24% Synergy $3.41
Three Visits Three Visits
+24% Synergy $4.60
Divination Divination
+24% Synergy $0.21
Careful Study Careful Study
+24% Synergy $3.82
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+24% Synergy $0.28
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+23% Synergy $6.63
Map the Frontier Map the Frontier
+23% Synergy $0.08
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.53
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+23% Synergy $0.20
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+22% Synergy $0.16
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+21% Synergy $1.51
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+21% Synergy $4.83
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+20% Synergy $0.45
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+20% Synergy $0.21
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+18% Synergy $0.31
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+18% Synergy $1.62
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+17% Synergy $1.96
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.54
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+13% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut Dragons decks.

Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+31% Synergy $5.54
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+27% Synergy $11.21
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+24% Synergy $1.06
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+23% Synergy $8.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Dragons strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut decks.

Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+32% Synergy $0.30
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+32% Synergy $0.53
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+29% Synergy $8.56
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+24% Synergy $0.31
Founding the Third Path Founding the Third Path
+24% Synergy $0.21
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+24% Synergy $0.41
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+24% Synergy $0.13
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+24% Synergy $0.49
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.29
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+21% Synergy $7.91
Propaganda Propaganda
+18% Synergy $2.13
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+16% Synergy $0.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut's Dragons game plan.

Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+23% Synergy $2.81

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut Dragons decks.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+37% Synergy $1.09
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+31% Synergy $0.63
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $14.92
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut's Dragons strategy.

Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+49% Synergy $0.21
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+33% Synergy $0.29
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+33% Synergy $12.92
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-4% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut's Dragons decks.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+37% Synergy $0.28
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+33% Synergy $0.14
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+33% Synergy $1.85
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+30% Synergy $11.09
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+30% Synergy $4.97
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+29% Synergy $0.29
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+29% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+24% Synergy $0.24
Kazandu Mammoth Kazandu Valley Kazandu Mammoth
+24% Synergy $0.37
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+23% Synergy $0.38
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+21% Synergy $0.26
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+19% Synergy $0.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $35.70
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+17% Synergy $0.47
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+9% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+4% Synergy $0.87
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+3% Synergy $0.25
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $9.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.33
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-14% Synergy $0.27
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-17% Synergy $3.68
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-18% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-27% Synergy $0.36
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-36% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

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

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
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // 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
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
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

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