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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.65

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cloakwood Hermit
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Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 13% Self-Mill 13% Spellslinger 13% Tokens 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3958 Current Rank
#4181 Past 2 Years
26 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 69% of decks $0.77
Consider Consider
+52% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.29
Regrowth Regrowth
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.52
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.37
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+39% Synergy in 81% of decks $1.01
Ponder Ponder
+39% Synergy in 46% of decks $2.85
Windfall Windfall
+38% Synergy in 42% of decks $5.34
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.33
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.77
Three Visits Three Visits
+35% Synergy in 58% of decks $5.23

Top Cards

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

Harrow Harrow
+30% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+28% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+24% Synergy in 54% of decks $2.50
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+20% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.35
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.47
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.96
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy in 54% of decks $4.36
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+2% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.71

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy in 19% of decks $17.14
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy in 23% of decks $29.87
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy in 15% of decks $67.78

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 in 35% of decks $0.37
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.36
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.71
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.40
Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios Journey to the Oracle Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.73
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.29
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.47
Wonder Wonder
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.65
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.18
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.55
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+16% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.98
Whispering Wizard Whispering Wizard
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.21
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.24
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.32
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $8.68
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.20
Nut Collector Nut Collector
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $6.61
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.15
Colossal Badger Colossal Badger
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.21
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.28
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.35
Sailors' Bane Sailors' Bane
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.19
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.36
Brawn Brawn
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.78
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.91
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.29
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.26
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $46.47
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.40
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $9.34
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.36
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+2% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.30
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-2% Synergy in 19% of decks $9.20
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.25
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-7% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.54
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-12% Synergy in 15% of decks $8.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-14% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.37

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 in 31% of decks $0.28
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.22
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+24% Synergy in 31% of decks $6.90
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.34
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.71
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.71
Opt Opt
+19% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Mental Note Mental Note
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $8.07
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+18% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.07
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $7.90
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.22
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $4.24
Quicken Quicken
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.34
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.21
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.42
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $9.20
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.78
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.37
Seed of Hope Seed of Hope
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.28
Natural Connection Natural Connection
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.11
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $3.56
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.24
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+9% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.37
Cancel Cancel
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.25
Unwind Unwind
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.57
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $8.94
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.99
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.63
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+6% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.58
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.15
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy in 31% of decks $17.38
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy in 12% of decks $54.90
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.96

Sorceries

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

Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+31% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.23
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.29
Chatterstorm Chatterstorm
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.30
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.20
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.48
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.51
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $8.91
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $5.60
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $5.34
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.18
Careful Study Careful Study
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.62
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.93
Traumatize Traumatize
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.68
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $6.51
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.93
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+15% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.56
Preordain Preordain
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.86
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $6.36
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.27
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.29
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $8.28
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.05
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.37
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.96
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.30
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $6.48
Migration Path Migration Path
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.40
Explore Explore
+7% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.27
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+7% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.78
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.85
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $15.30
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.41
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $11.49
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $7.36
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $13.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.86

Enchantments

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

Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+18% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.58
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+18% Synergy in 23% of decks $4.95
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.33
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+17% Synergy in 23% of decks $37.46
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.39
Oath of Druids Oath of Druids
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $6.42
As Foretold As Foretold
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.34
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.19
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.78
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.27
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.27
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy in 23% of decks $13.57
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.81
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.19
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $33.43

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 in 19% of decks $10.77

Utility Lands

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

Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.24
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.46
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy in 12% of decks $27.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-31% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.99
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy in 65% of decks $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-48% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.37

Lands

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

Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+10% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.28
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+3% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.90
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.42
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.94
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.31
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy in 15% of decks $12.79
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.50
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-9% Synergy in 35% of decks $9.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.25
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-10% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.30
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-12% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.10
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-16% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.34
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-16% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-17% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.31
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-18% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.35
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-19% Synergy in 12% of decks $35.33
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-23% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-24% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.23
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-26% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.84

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit Deck Stats

Based on 26 Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 17
  • Instant 19
  • Sorcery 19
  • Artifact 4
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 34

Lands: 26 basic, 8 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Cloakwood Hermit Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Cloakwood Hermit
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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 Sixth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Sixth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Sixth Doctor Martha Jones The Sixth Doctor // Martha Jones
The Sixth Doctor Rose Noble The Sixth Doctor // Rose Noble
The Thirteenth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Thirteenth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
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

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