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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.74

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 33% Cantrips 17% Wizards 14% Storm 6% Combo 4%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage Wizards game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+35% Synergy $38.67
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+12% Synergy $16.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $57.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Wizards plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+99% Synergy $1.28
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+63% Synergy $0.72
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+59% Synergy $0.99
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+56% Synergy $0.97
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+53% Synergy $1.55
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+47% Synergy $0.30
Winter Eladrin Winter Eladrin
+32% Synergy $0.15
Vodalian Arcanist Vodalian Arcanist
+32% Synergy $0.20
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+32% Synergy $0.29
Karfell Harbinger Karfell Harbinger
+32% Synergy $0.13
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+32% Synergy $19.92
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+32% Synergy $0.10
Scholar of the Ages Scholar of the Ages
+32% Synergy $0.17
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+32% Synergy $0.28
Sphinx Mindbreaker Sphinx Mindbreaker
+32% Synergy $1.67
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+32% Synergy $0.18
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+32% Synergy $0.30
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+31% Synergy $0.22
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+31% Synergy $0.72
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+31% Synergy $0.36
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+31% Synergy $0.14
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+31% Synergy $0.38
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+31% Synergy $1.43
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+31% Synergy $0.33
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+31% Synergy $0.91
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+30% Synergy $2.43
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+30% Synergy $1.21
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+30% Synergy $0.65
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+30% Synergy $8.25
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+29% Synergy $0.37
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+29% Synergy $0.30
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+29% Synergy $3.05
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+27% Synergy $1.12
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+26% Synergy $5.38
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+26% Synergy $0.46
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+26% Synergy $0.31
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+25% Synergy $9.08
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+25% Synergy $17.04
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+25% Synergy $0.26
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+25% Synergy $5.25
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+24% Synergy $1.39
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+22% Synergy $3.75
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+18% Synergy $0.35
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $0.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage's Wizards deck ahead.

Run Away Together Run Away Together
+62% Synergy $0.17
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+61% Synergy $0.39
Blur Blur
+60% Synergy $0.40
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+55% Synergy $2.09
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+52% Synergy $0.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+40% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Epiphany Arcane Epiphany
+32% Synergy $0.22
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+32% Synergy $0.29
Deprive Deprive
+32% Synergy $0.40
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+32% Synergy $0.28
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+31% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+31% Synergy $1.20
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+31% Synergy $0.27
Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+31% Synergy $0.25
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+31% Synergy $0.41
Defabricate Defabricate
+31% Synergy $0.19
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+31% Synergy $0.31
Dissipate Dissipate
+31% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+29% Synergy $1.67
Displace Displace
+29% Synergy $0.27
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+28% Synergy $1.83
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+28% Synergy $0.31
Misdirection Misdirection
+28% Synergy $12.08
Refute Refute
+28% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
+26% Synergy $1.91
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+25% Synergy $1.41
Evacuation Evacuation
+25% Synergy $0.32
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+24% Synergy $0.38
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+24% Synergy $1.85
High Tide High Tide
+22% Synergy $1.66
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+20% Synergy $2.21
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+18% Synergy $2.58
Consider Consider
+18% Synergy $0.32
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.28
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+14% Synergy $0.51
Snap Snap
+13% Synergy $3.65
Opt Opt
+8% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+0% Synergy $3.32
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $3.83

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Wizards game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage.

Ravenform Ravenform
+92% Synergy $0.36
See the Truth See the Truth
+66% Synergy $0.57
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+65% Synergy $0.24
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+65% Synergy $0.31
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+56% Synergy $0.32
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+55% Synergy $3.49
Ponder Ponder
+37% Synergy $2.28
Train of Thought Train of Thought
+33% Synergy $0.07
Serpentine Curve Serpentine Curve
+33% Synergy $0.13
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+32% Synergy $0.29
Void Snare Void Snare
+32% Synergy $0.29
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+32% Synergy $0.18
Foresee Foresee
+32% Synergy $0.24
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+32% Synergy $0.16
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+32% Synergy $1.03
Fascination Fascination
+32% Synergy $0.27
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+32% Synergy $0.31
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+32% Synergy $0.18
Divination Divination
+31% Synergy $0.22
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+31% Synergy $0.23
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+30% Synergy $0.49
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+30% Synergy $0.32
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+30% Synergy $0.56
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+30% Synergy $0.56
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+29% Synergy $6.59
Step Through Step Through
+28% Synergy $0.26
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.36
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+26% Synergy $0.25
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+24% Synergy $2.73
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+23% Synergy $3.94
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $35.68
Fabricate Fabricate
+12% Synergy $10.13
Windfall Windfall
+11% Synergy $5.05
Preordain Preordain
+9% Synergy $0.68

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage Wizards decks.

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+61% Synergy $3.99
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+29% Synergy $0.95
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+29% Synergy $1.35
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+27% Synergy $0.41
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+16% Synergy $11.80
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $6.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Wizards strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+63% Synergy $0.49
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+58% Synergy $6.81
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+49% Synergy $3.26
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+32% Synergy $0.40
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+31% Synergy $5.62
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+30% Synergy $6.92
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+29% Synergy $0.31
As Foretold As Foretold
+29% Synergy $1.71
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+27% Synergy $0.27
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+26% Synergy $1.42
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy $3.14
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+21% Synergy $0.33
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $4.78
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $2.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage's Wizards game plan.

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+30% Synergy $1.20
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+18% Synergy $9.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage Wizards decks.

Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+63% Synergy $0.62
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+58% Synergy $2.02
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+57% Synergy $0.75
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+50% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+43% Synergy $3.52
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+31% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+31% Synergy $1.80
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+31% Synergy $0.38
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+28% Synergy $3.23
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+23% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+23% Synergy $0.26
Rivendell Rivendell
+22% Synergy $1.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+16% Synergy $53.41
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage's Wizards strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+48% Synergy $2.59
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+29% Synergy $4.93
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+29% Synergy $13.95
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.55
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+14% Synergy $0.62
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage's Wizards decks.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+42% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+29% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+29% Synergy $1.75
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+29% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+28% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $35.68
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage: Wizards.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alora, Merry Thief Candlekeep Sage Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Krark, the Thumbless Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Krark, the Thumbless
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

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