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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.46

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 50% Wheels 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4590 Current Rank

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+94% Synergy $1.81
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+50% Synergy $0.13
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+49% Synergy $0.20
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+49% Synergy $0.07
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+49% Synergy $1.50
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+28% Synergy $0.51
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+25% Synergy $0.38
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+25% Synergy $0.64
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+25% Synergy $0.97
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+25% Synergy $0.14
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+25% Synergy $8.72
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+25% Synergy $0.12
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+25% Synergy $8.30
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+25% Synergy $0.33
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+25% Synergy $1.55
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+24% Synergy $3.93
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+24% Synergy $0.72
Jace's Phantasm Jace's Phantasm
+24% Synergy $0.28
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+24% Synergy $3.51
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+24% Synergy $8.35
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+24% Synergy $0.82
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+23% Synergy $1.42
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+23% Synergy $0.56
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+22% Synergy $3.38
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+22% Synergy $0.37
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $0.50
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+22% Synergy $40.17
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+21% Synergy $1.94
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+21% Synergy $33.48
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+21% Synergy $11.58
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+21% Synergy $8.15
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+20% Synergy $0.70
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+20% Synergy $0.64
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+20% Synergy $1.01
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+20% Synergy $85.53
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+17% Synergy $2.95
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+17% Synergy $1.25
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+17% Synergy $37.71
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+14% Synergy $21.01
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.25
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+12% Synergy $0.53
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+12% Synergy $1.64
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+10% Synergy $5.13

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.

Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+46% Synergy $1.06
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+43% Synergy $1.27
Opt Opt
+37% Synergy $0.13
Consider Consider
+36% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+35% Synergy $0.15
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+33% Synergy $0.73
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+32% Synergy $0.42
Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+25% Synergy $0.07
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+25% Synergy $0.17
Sage's Dousing Sage's Dousing
+25% Synergy $0.16
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+25% Synergy $0.15
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+24% Synergy $7.54
Deliberate Deliberate
+24% Synergy $0.08
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+24% Synergy $0.11
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+24% Synergy $0.19
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+24% Synergy $1.45
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+24% Synergy $0.11
Leap Leap
+24% Synergy $0.48
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+24% Synergy $0.33
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+24% Synergy $0.09
Cut Down Cut Down
+24% Synergy $0.51
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+24% Synergy $1.25
Desertion Desertion
+24% Synergy $0.86
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+23% Synergy $2.01
Blur Blur
+23% Synergy $0.29
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+23% Synergy $0.61
Cancel Cancel
+23% Synergy $0.25
Impulse Impulse
+23% Synergy $0.17
Filter Out Filter Out
+23% Synergy $0.15
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+23% Synergy $0.43
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+23% Synergy $6.11
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+22% Synergy $0.60
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+22% Synergy $0.16
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+22% Synergy $0.09
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+21% Synergy $0.15
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+19% Synergy $0.20
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+18% Synergy $0.47
Village Rites Village Rites
+18% Synergy $0.25
Countersquall Countersquall
+18% Synergy $1.50
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.25
Murder Murder
+17% Synergy $0.05
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $4.24
Force of Will Force of Will
+13% Synergy $62.35
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+8% Synergy $0.53
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $21.82
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+5% Synergy $0.90
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $45.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $40.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.64
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.61

Sorceries

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

Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+96% Synergy $0.15
Windfall Windfall
+61% Synergy $4.08
Preordain Preordain
+39% Synergy $0.53
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+28% Synergy $56.74
Reanimate Reanimate
+28% Synergy $6.36
Psychic Drain Psychic Drain
+25% Synergy $0.23
Acquire Acquire
+25% Synergy $2.25
Dredge the Mire Dredge the Mire
+25% Synergy $0.23
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+25% Synergy $3.06
Prosperity Prosperity
+25% Synergy $4.08
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+25% Synergy $0.24
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+25% Synergy $2.14
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+25% Synergy $0.24
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+25% Synergy $0.20
Expropriate Expropriate
+24% Synergy $13.88
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+24% Synergy $1.25
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+24% Synergy $1.08
Languish Languish
+24% Synergy $0.29
Step Through Step Through
+24% Synergy $0.12
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+24% Synergy $0.48
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+24% Synergy $0.65
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+24% Synergy $0.66
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+24% Synergy $0.30
Diabolic Vision Diabolic Vision
+23% Synergy $0.10
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+23% Synergy $0.10
Bribery Bribery
+23% Synergy $5.43
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+23% Synergy $0.32
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+23% Synergy $5.09
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+23% Synergy $3.10
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+22% Synergy $2.49
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+22% Synergy $0.16
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+22% Synergy $2.57
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+21% Synergy $1.23
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+21% Synergy $0.17
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+21% Synergy $1.74
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+21% Synergy $25.19
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+20% Synergy $2.51
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+20% Synergy $3.12
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+19% Synergy $0.20
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+19% Synergy $2.42
Ringsight Ringsight
+18% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+18% Synergy $30.39
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+17% Synergy $3.78
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+17% Synergy $2.77
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+15% Synergy $2.30
Damnation Damnation
+14% Synergy $18.65
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+14% Synergy $5.53
Victimize Victimize
+12% Synergy $0.48
Ponder Ponder
+8% Synergy $1.36
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-13% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+50% Synergy $0.33
Sands of Delirium Sands of Delirium
+25% Synergy $0.50
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+25% Synergy $1.51
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+25% Synergy $12.68
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+25% Synergy $14.18
Spellbook Spellbook
+25% Synergy $5.12
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+25% Synergy $9.32
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+25% Synergy $21.61
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+24% Synergy $0.49
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+24% Synergy $18.16
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+24% Synergy $1.00
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+24% Synergy $6.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+23% Synergy $0.73
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+21% Synergy $1.89
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+19% Synergy $4.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.64

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+99% Synergy $0.14
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+49% Synergy $3.10
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+47% Synergy $3.20
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+25% Synergy $0.30
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+25% Synergy $1.89
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+25% Synergy $0.32
Illness in the Ranks Illness in the Ranks
+25% Synergy $0.21
Night of Souls' Betrayal Night of Souls' Betrayal
+25% Synergy $1.84
Treachery Treachery
+25% Synergy $35.99
Virulent Plague Virulent Plague
+25% Synergy $0.15
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+25% Synergy $3.51
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+25% Synergy $0.64
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+25% Synergy $2.87
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+25% Synergy $3.92
Omniscience Omniscience
+24% Synergy $5.46
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+24% Synergy $1.10
Curiosity Curiosity
+24% Synergy $0.65
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+24% Synergy $0.05
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.63
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+23% Synergy $0.35
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+23% Synergy $1.11
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+23% Synergy $0.91
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+22% Synergy $0.44
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+22% Synergy $3.19
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+21% Synergy $1.13
Black Market Black Market
+20% Synergy $4.34
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+20% Synergy $11.20
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+19% Synergy $3.62
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+18% Synergy $5.36
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $3.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $8.98
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $53.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+25% Synergy $0.23
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+25% Synergy $3.67
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+24% Synergy $1.88
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+18% Synergy $1.83

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+49% Synergy $0.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+39% Synergy $3.27
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+24% Synergy $5.98
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.49
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+23% Synergy $8.05
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+14% Synergy $27.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $53.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-15% Synergy $0.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+45% Synergy $4.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+30% Synergy $0.16
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+25% Synergy $10.99
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy $1.13
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+23% Synergy $1.17
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+23% Synergy $399.08
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+20% Synergy $39.09
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+20% Synergy $830.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $3.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.35
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+12% Synergy $0.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-35% Synergy $4.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+31% Synergy $0.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+20% Synergy $17.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.09
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+12% Synergy
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+11% Synergy $2.13
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+1% Synergy $0.22
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.81
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.15
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $1.12
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-13% Synergy $0.19
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-13% Synergy $18.51
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-15% Synergy $5.37
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-16% Synergy $0.20
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-17% Synergy $0.23
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-20% Synergy $8.96
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-25% Synergy $2.87
Command Tower Command Tower
-38% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
The Second Doctor Vislor Turlough The Second Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Feywild Visitor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Feywild Visitor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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