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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage: Wizards
Price tag $0.64

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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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage's Wizards builds — cards that lean hardest into the Wizards theme.

Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+44% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+39% Synergy $1.43
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+30% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.76

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $41.26
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $17.28
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

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

Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+57% Synergy $1.92
Aegis Sculptor Aegis Sculptor
+50% Synergy $0.08
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+49% Synergy $0.82
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+47% Synergy $0.52
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+45% Synergy $0.31
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+40% Synergy $0.76
Vodalian Arcanist Vodalian Arcanist
+40% Synergy $0.18
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+39% Synergy $0.27
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+38% Synergy $0.15
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+38% Synergy $0.70
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+37% Synergy $0.75
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+34% Synergy $1.12
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+32% Synergy $0.21
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+32% Synergy $1.05
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+31% Synergy $0.36
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+30% Synergy $1.40
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+28% Synergy $0.78
Daring Waverider Daring Waverider
+25% Synergy $0.21
Erudite Wizard Erudite Wizard
+24% Synergy $0.15
Meletis Charlatan Meletis Charlatan
+20% Synergy $0.15
Frost Trickster Frost Trickster
+20% Synergy $0.09
Winter Eladrin Winter Eladrin
+20% Synergy $0.20
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler
+20% Synergy $5.56
Burrog Befuddler Burrog Befuddler
+20% Synergy $0.17
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+19% Synergy $5.89
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+19% Synergy $3.31
Karfell Harbinger Karfell Harbinger
+19% Synergy $0.19
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+19% Synergy $0.16
Scholar of the Ages Scholar of the Ages
+19% Synergy $0.21
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.23
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+19% Synergy $0.25
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+19% Synergy $0.20
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+19% Synergy $27.02
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+19% Synergy $0.31
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+19% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+18% Synergy $0.28
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+18% Synergy $0.86
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+18% Synergy $0.63
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+18% Synergy $0.28
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+17% Synergy $4.00
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+17% Synergy $0.28
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+17% Synergy $1.01
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+17% Synergy $2.65
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+16% Synergy $32.72
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+15% Synergy $0.26
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+14% Synergy $3.20
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+13% Synergy $0.34
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+13% Synergy $0.36
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+12% Synergy $16.65

Instants

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

Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+57% Synergy $0.36
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+55% Synergy $0.37
Blur Blur
+54% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Epiphany Arcane Epiphany
+49% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+48% Synergy $1.68
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+39% Synergy $0.31
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+38% Synergy $0.37
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+36% Synergy $0.26
Displace Displace
+36% Synergy $0.42
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+35% Synergy $0.70
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+24% Synergy $0.27
Resculpt Resculpt
+23% Synergy $0.22
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+23% Synergy $1.39
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+21% Synergy $3.95
Pongify Pongify
+20% Synergy $1.98
Refute Refute
+20% Synergy $0.29
Deprive Deprive
+19% Synergy $0.32
Geistwave Geistwave
+19% Synergy $0.25
Telling Time Telling Time
+19% Synergy $0.33
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+19% Synergy $0.22
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+19% Synergy $0.15
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+19% Synergy $0.29
Chilling Trap Chilling Trap
+19% Synergy $0.07
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+19% Synergy $0.23
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+18% Synergy $0.45
Dissipate Dissipate
+18% Synergy $0.22
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+18% Synergy $0.20
Time Stop Time Stop
+18% Synergy $0.20
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+18% Synergy $0.32
Defabricate Defabricate
+18% Synergy $0.19
Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+18% Synergy $0.24
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+18% Synergy $0.19
High Tide High Tide
+16% Synergy $1.21
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+16% Synergy $0.19
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+14% Synergy $5.23
Quick Study Quick Study
+14% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+13% Synergy $0.28
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+12% Synergy $0.40
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+11% Synergy $0.22
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+11% Synergy $1.53
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $0.60
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.88
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.86
Aetherize Aetherize
-10% Synergy $0.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-11% Synergy $0.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $2.26
Negate Negate
-18% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-26% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+59% Synergy $0.16
Ravenform Ravenform
+52% Synergy $0.34
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+49% Synergy $0.19
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+49% Synergy $2.31
Void Snare Void Snare
+39% Synergy $0.31
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+39% Synergy $0.37
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+39% Synergy $0.27
See the Truth See the Truth
+39% Synergy $0.55
Divination Divination
+38% Synergy $0.22
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+36% Synergy $5.74
Ponder Ponder
+31% Synergy $2.00
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+31% Synergy $1.06
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+30% Synergy $4.86
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+28% Synergy $0.28
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $3.76
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+24% Synergy $0.07
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+22% Synergy $0.41
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+20% Synergy $0.32
Voidwalk Voidwalk
+20% Synergy $0.29
Train of Thought Train of Thought
+20% Synergy $0.11
Serpentine Curve Serpentine Curve
+20% Synergy $0.08
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+19% Synergy $0.38
Fascination Fascination
+19% Synergy $0.33
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+19% Synergy $0.20
Foresee Foresee
+19% Synergy $0.29
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+19% Synergy $0.80
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+19% Synergy $0.33
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+19% Synergy $0.15
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+19% Synergy $2.03
Savor the Moment Savor the Moment
+19% Synergy $8.89
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+18% Synergy $0.19
Preordain Preordain
+17% Synergy $0.66
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+17% Synergy $0.36
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+17% Synergy $0.69
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+17% Synergy $0.53
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+17% Synergy $1.30
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+17% Synergy $0.51
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+16% Synergy $0.16
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+15% Synergy $0.36
Step Through Step Through
+15% Synergy $0.21
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+13% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $35.07
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $9.41
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $4.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Adaptive Training Post Adaptive Training Post
+49% Synergy $0.20
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+39% Synergy $3.77
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+35% Synergy $3.73
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+24% Synergy $0.33
Wishing Well Wishing Well
+24% Synergy $0.25
Void Mirror Void Mirror
+20% Synergy $0.35
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+20% Synergy $0.23
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+18% Synergy $3.37
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+17% Synergy $0.61
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+16% Synergy $1.66
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $0.74
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+14% Synergy $0.42
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $12.89
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-19% Synergy $6.10

Enchantments

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

Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+56% Synergy $0.57
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+50% Synergy $0.16
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+43% Synergy $2.82
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+40% Synergy $0.40
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+37% Synergy $2.22
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+31% Synergy $8.51
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+28% Synergy $0.30
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+20% Synergy $0.92
Charmed Sleep Charmed Sleep
+20% Synergy $0.10
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+19% Synergy $0.39
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+18% Synergy $0.40
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+18% Synergy $0.53
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+18% Synergy $5.72
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+16% Synergy $0.35
As Foretold As Foretold
+16% Synergy $1.50
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+14% Synergy $0.31
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+13% Synergy $0.98
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+12% Synergy $1.75
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+3% Synergy $3.91
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

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

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+17% Synergy $1.11
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+5% Synergy $10.01

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+52% Synergy $2.18
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+37% Synergy $0.57
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+30% Synergy $0.63
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+19% Synergy $0.32
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+19% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+18% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+18% Synergy $1.41
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+16% Synergy $4.34
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+10% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.32
Rivendell Rivendell
+9% Synergy $1.74
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $49.84
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $2.60
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+20% Synergy $0.57
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+17% Synergy $0.42
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+16% Synergy $6.16
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+16% Synergy $14.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.40
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $4.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+36% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+36% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+16% Synergy $0.93
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $35.07

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