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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cloakwood Hermit
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Playstyle & Strategy

Counterspells 13% Mill 13% Self-Mill 13% Spellslinger 13% Tokens 13% Dredge 7% Landfall 7% Morph 7% Persistent Petitioners 7% Storm 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4298 Current Rank
#3543 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit's abilities and overall game plan.

Frantic Search Frantic Search
+64% Synergy $0.34
Consider Consider
+52% Synergy $0.46
Regrowth Regrowth
+46% Synergy $0.42
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+45% Synergy $0.47
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+39% Synergy $0.43
Ponder Ponder
+39% Synergy $1.65
Windfall Windfall
+38% Synergy $3.95
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+37% Synergy $0.20
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+37% Synergy $1.28
Three Visits Three Visits
+35% Synergy $6.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Harrow Harrow
+30% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+28% Synergy $1.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+24% Synergy $1.41
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+20% Synergy $1.75
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.69
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.65
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+2% Synergy $0.29
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $11.92
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $18.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+34% Synergy $0.19
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+34% Synergy $0.35
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+34% Synergy $0.32
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+33% Synergy $0.28
Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios Journey to the Oracle Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios
+30% Synergy $0.49
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+30% Synergy $2.44
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+22% Synergy $1.62
Wonder Wonder
+21% Synergy $1.25
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+19% Synergy $1.48
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+18% Synergy $0.29
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+16% Synergy $0.68
Whispering Wizard Whispering Wizard
+15% Synergy $0.05
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+14% Synergy $0.13
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.21
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $6.83
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+13% Synergy $2.85
Nut Collector Nut Collector
+11% Synergy $2.84
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+11% Synergy $0.12
Colossal Badger Colossal Badger
+11% Synergy $0.06
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+11% Synergy $0.17
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+11% Synergy $0.20
Sailors' Bane Sailors' Bane
+11% Synergy $0.11
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+11% Synergy $0.18
Brawn Brawn
+11% Synergy $0.33
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+11% Synergy $0.65
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+11% Synergy $0.14
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+10% Synergy $0.07
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+10% Synergy $37.10
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+9% Synergy $0.25
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+7% Synergy $2.81
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+6% Synergy $0.15
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+2% Synergy $0.41
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-2% Synergy $3.02
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy $1.23
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-7% Synergy $1.10
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-12% Synergy $9.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-14% Synergy $0.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit safe.

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+30% Synergy $0.11
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+27% Synergy $0.05
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+24% Synergy $5.20
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $1.54
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+22% Synergy $0.97
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+21% Synergy $2.35
Opt Opt
+19% Synergy $0.14
Mental Note Mental Note
+19% Synergy $4.91
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+18% Synergy $1.59
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+17% Synergy $1.72
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+16% Synergy $0.17
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+15% Synergy $5.53
Quicken Quicken
+15% Synergy $0.17
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+15% Synergy $0.11
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+15% Synergy $0.38
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+14% Synergy $4.71
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+14% Synergy $0.30
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+11% Synergy $0.16
Seed of Hope Seed of Hope
+11% Synergy $0.16
Natural Connection Natural Connection
+11% Synergy $0.06
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+11% Synergy $11.78
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+10% Synergy $5.64
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $1.46
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+9% Synergy $0.17
Cancel Cancel
+9% Synergy $0.27
Unwind Unwind
+9% Synergy $1.59
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+8% Synergy $0.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.64
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy $0.49
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $2.10
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+6% Synergy $1.57
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $11.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $42.96
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $1.15

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit's game plan and control the board.

Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+31% Synergy $0.21
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+31% Synergy $0.07
Chatterstorm Chatterstorm
+30% Synergy $0.06
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+26% Synergy $0.08
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+25% Synergy $4.80
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+25% Synergy $0.56
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+24% Synergy $1.75
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+23% Synergy $3.14
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+22% Synergy $2.99
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+21% Synergy $5.13
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+19% Synergy $0.05
Careful Study Careful Study
+19% Synergy $3.30
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+18% Synergy $10.10
Traumatize Traumatize
+18% Synergy $3.83
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+18% Synergy $0.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $5.84
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $0.71
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+15% Synergy $0.78
Preordain Preordain
+14% Synergy $0.61
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+14% Synergy $4.83
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+14% Synergy $0.10
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+11% Synergy $0.12
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+11% Synergy $3.20
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+10% Synergy $0.77
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+10% Synergy $0.27
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+10% Synergy $0.48
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.37
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $1.68
Migration Path Migration Path
+8% Synergy $0.27
Explore Explore
+7% Synergy $0.26
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+7% Synergy $1.43
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+19% Synergy $0.38
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+18% Synergy $5.81
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+11% Synergy $0.23
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+11% Synergy $7.08
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+10% Synergy $2.86
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $14.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.51
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+18% Synergy $1.77
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+18% Synergy $0.75
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+17% Synergy $27.88
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+15% Synergy $0.30
Oath of Druids Oath of Druids
+15% Synergy $3.43
As Foretold As Foretold
+14% Synergy $1.14
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+12% Synergy $0.09
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+11% Synergy $1.11
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+11% Synergy $2.80
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+11% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $8.34
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $3.83
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.01
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $24.05

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+14% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $1.84
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-6% Synergy $1.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-31% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-48% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+10% Synergy $0.23
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.83
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+1% Synergy $0.62
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.11
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy $12.16
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy $1.46
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-9% Synergy $8.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.45
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-10% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-12% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.23
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-16% Synergy $0.33
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-16% Synergy $0.33
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-17% Synergy $1.21
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-18% Synergy $0.23
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-19% Synergy $25.51
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-23% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-24% Synergy $0.22
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-26% Synergy $4.57

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit.

Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Siani, Eye of the Storm Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Siani, Eye of the Storm Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Thrasios, Triton Hero Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alora, Merry Thief Cloakwood Hermit Alora, Merry Thief // Cloakwood Hermit
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dungeon Delver Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Feywild Visitor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Feywild Visitor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Sword Coast Sailor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dungeon Delver Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dungeon Delver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Shameless Charlatan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Shameless Charlatan
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Thirteenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Thirteenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Thirteenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Thirteenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Thirteenth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Thirteenth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Thirteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Thirteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Thirteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Thirteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
The Thirteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Thirteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Halana, Kessig Ranger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer

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