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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Price tag $0.69

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 Spellslinger builds — cards that lean hardest into the Spellslinger theme.

Preordain Preordain
+92% Synergy $0.68
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+79% Synergy $0.43
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+79% Synergy $0.93
Whirlwing Stormbrood Whirlwing Stormbrood
+79% Synergy $0.15
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+79% Synergy $1.34
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+79% Synergy $5.05
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+78% Synergy $18.80
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+73% Synergy $1.94
Ponder Ponder
+72% Synergy $2.28
Opt Opt
+72% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The staple cards most Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut Spellslinger decks run as their core.

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+40% Synergy $0.64
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+35% Synergy $0.30

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $57.26
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+4% Synergy $16.98
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

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

Dragonologist Dragonologist
+59% Synergy $0.55
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+58% Synergy $1.26
Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+48% Synergy $1.67
Diviner of Mist Diviner of Mist
+39% Synergy $0.24
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+39% Synergy $0.28
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+39% Synergy $0.21
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+39% Synergy $0.55
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.13
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+39% Synergy $0.37
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+39% Synergy $0.29
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.26
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+39% Synergy $0.30
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.23
Sagu Wildling Sagu Wildling
+39% Synergy $0.22
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+39% Synergy $0.34
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.36
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+39% Synergy $2.83
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+39% Synergy $22.90
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+39% Synergy $1.02
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+38% Synergy $3.29
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+38% Synergy $0.34
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+38% Synergy $0.36
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+38% Synergy $0.30
Avenging Hunter Avenging Hunter
+19% Synergy $5.05
Sailors' Bane Sailors' Bane
+19% Synergy $0.24
Destructor Dragon Destructor Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.25
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+19% Synergy $0.25
Archive Dragon Archive Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.18
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+19% Synergy $0.25
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+19% Synergy $0.33
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $1.39
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+19% Synergy $19.55
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+18% Synergy $0.41
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+18% Synergy $0.18
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+18% Synergy $50.74
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+18% Synergy $1.55
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+18% Synergy $0.47
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+17% Synergy $0.56
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
+17% Synergy $0.31
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+14% Synergy $0.64
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+13% Synergy $2.52
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+11% Synergy $0.39
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+9% Synergy $0.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+1% Synergy $2.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Consider Consider
+58% Synergy $0.32
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+56% Synergy $0.38
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+54% Synergy $8.98
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+45% Synergy $1.41
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+39% Synergy $0.19
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+39% Synergy $0.40
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+38% Synergy $0.35
Snap Snap
+36% Synergy $3.65
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+32% Synergy $6.52
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+31% Synergy $3.70
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+29% Synergy $0.45
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+28% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $6.91
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+25% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+24% Synergy $57.71
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+22% Synergy $1.29
Psychic Puppetry Psychic Puppetry
+19% Synergy $0.37
Toils of Night and Day Toils of Night and Day
+19% Synergy $0.18
Dream's Grip Dream's Grip
+19% Synergy $0.38
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+19% Synergy $0.22
Twiddle Twiddle
+19% Synergy $0.48
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+19% Synergy $0.23
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+19% Synergy $3.26
Emerald Charm Emerald Charm
+19% Synergy $0.15
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+19% Synergy $1.23
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+19% Synergy $0.32
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+19% Synergy $1.02
Turnabout Turnabout
+19% Synergy $0.34
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+19% Synergy $0.22
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+19% Synergy $1.01
Unsummon Unsummon
+18% Synergy $0.25
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+18% Synergy $1.88
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+18% Synergy $0.36
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+18% Synergy $4.61
Refute Refute
+18% Synergy $0.25
Syncopate Syncopate
+18% Synergy $0.17
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+17% Synergy $0.25
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+16% Synergy $0.33
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+16% Synergy $2.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $3.83
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.31
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+15% Synergy $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.62
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $3.32
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+11% Synergy $1.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $16.00
Harrow Harrow
+8% Synergy $0.32
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.73
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $11.36
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.91

Sorceries

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

See the Truth See the Truth
+59% Synergy $0.57
Flow State Flow State
+48% Synergy $1.84
Explore Explore
+39% Synergy $0.21
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+39% Synergy $6.59
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+38% Synergy $0.26
Stock Up Stock Up
+37% Synergy $1.48
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+37% Synergy $4.76
Migration Path Migration Path
+36% Synergy $0.36
Three Visits Three Visits
+34% Synergy $5.03
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+32% Synergy $1.63
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+31% Synergy $0.37
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+19% Synergy $0.31
Pieces of the Puzzle Pieces of the Puzzle
+19% Synergy $0.26
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+19% Synergy $0.23
Flux Flux
+19% Synergy $0.37
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+19% Synergy $0.27
Pore Over the Pages Pore Over the Pages
+19% Synergy $0.25
Genesis Storm Genesis Storm
+19% Synergy $0.63
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+19% Synergy $0.18
Cathartic Parting Cathartic Parting
+19% Synergy $0.22
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+19% Synergy $1.35
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
+19% Synergy $0.25
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+19% Synergy $0.96
Divination Divination
+19% Synergy $0.22
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+19% Synergy $0.42
Glimpse the Core Glimpse the Core
+19% Synergy $0.30
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+19% Synergy $0.35
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+19% Synergy $1.55
Rude Awakening Rude Awakening
+19% Synergy $1.23
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+19% Synergy $0.25
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+18% Synergy $0.97
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+18% Synergy $12.67
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+18% Synergy $4.17
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+17% Synergy $0.17
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $2.73
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
+16% Synergy $0.39
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+16% Synergy $0.27
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+15% Synergy $0.53
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+13% Synergy $5.22
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+13% Synergy $0.33
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.45
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+10% Synergy $0.96
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy $6.78
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.88
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+19% Synergy $0.29
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+19% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $19.19
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+18% Synergy $8.17
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+13% Synergy $11.98

Enchantments

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

Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+39% Synergy $0.32
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+19% Synergy $0.40
Blighted Burgeoning Blighted Burgeoning
+19% Synergy $0.14
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+19% Synergy $0.42
Verdant Haven Verdant Haven
+19% Synergy $0.05
Market Festival Market Festival
+19% Synergy $0.18
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+19% Synergy $0.42
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+19% Synergy $0.33
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+19% Synergy $0.25
Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+19% Synergy $0.29
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+19% Synergy $3.95
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+19% Synergy $0.58
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+19% Synergy $0.38
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+18% Synergy $0.33
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+16% Synergy $6.81
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+15% Synergy $9.04
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+13% Synergy $1.66
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $2.54
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+11% Synergy $0.60
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.50

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+28% Synergy $1.09
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+18% Synergy $0.80
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+16% Synergy $0.31
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+14% Synergy $5.82
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.37
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+0% Synergy $0.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $50.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+59% Synergy $0.25
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+39% Synergy $0.31
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+39% Synergy $0.23
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+19% Synergy $11.49
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+19% Synergy $0.49
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+18% Synergy $5.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+59% Synergy $1.69
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+59% Synergy $0.45
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+40% Synergy $10.44
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+39% Synergy $0.40
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+36% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $6.91
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+24% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+23% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+19% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+19% Synergy $0.26
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+16% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $51.14
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+13% Synergy $0.98
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+12% Synergy $8.91
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+11% Synergy $28.70
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $37.29
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $18.06
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy $6.78
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+9% Synergy $20.44
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $12.47
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+9% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $15.97
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $35.90
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.62
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+5% Synergy
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.26
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+1% Synergy $6.12
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+0% Synergy $1.54
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+0% Synergy $4.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.37
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.38
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $4.44
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.31
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-12% Synergy $0.36
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-19% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-23% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

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

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