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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit: Self-Mill
Price tag $0.52

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cloakwood Hermit
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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Playstyle & Strategy

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

Creatures that carry the Self-Mill plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+99% Synergy $1.01
Zimone, All-Questioning Zimone, All-Questioning
+99% Synergy $0.29
Zimone, Mystery Unraveler Zimone, Mystery Unraveler
+99% Synergy $0.34
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+99% Synergy $0.32
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+99% Synergy $0.38
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+99% Synergy $0.08
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+99% Synergy $0.28
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+99% Synergy $1.40
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+98% Synergy $0.55
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+98% Synergy $0.28
Grolnok, the Omnivore Grolnok, the Omnivore
+98% Synergy $0.53
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+98% Synergy $0.31
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+97% Synergy $2.50
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+95% Synergy $4.13
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+94% Synergy $0.24
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+92% Synergy $8.52
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+90% Synergy $0.16
Warped Tusker Warped Tusker
+100% Synergy $0.16
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+100% Synergy $0.24
Tovolar's Huntmaster Tovolar's Packleader Tovolar's Huntmaster
+100% Synergy $0.40
Sailors' Bane Sailors' Bane
+100% Synergy $0.21
Cloakwood Swarmkeeper Cloakwood Swarmkeeper
+100% Synergy $0.28
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
+100% Synergy $0.12
Reclusive Taxidermist Reclusive Taxidermist
+100% Synergy $0.20
Drownyard Lurker Drownyard Lurker
+100% Synergy $0.20
Ambitious Dragonborn Ambitious Dragonborn
+100% Synergy $0.18
Colossal Badger Colossal Badger
+100% Synergy $0.16
Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+100% Synergy $0.28
Juvenile Mist Dragon Juvenile Mist Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.12
Suspicious Stowaway Seafaring Werewolf Suspicious Stowaway
+100% Synergy $0.15
Dragonborn Looter Dragonborn Looter
+100% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit's Self-Mill deck ahead.

Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+99% Synergy $0.33
Dissolve Dissolve
+98% Synergy $0.29
Consider Consider
+98% Synergy $0.30
Cancel Cancel
+98% Synergy $0.32
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+96% Synergy $1.88
Evacuation Evacuation
+96% Synergy $0.36
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+94% Synergy $0.26
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+93% Synergy $1.60
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+100% Synergy $0.31
Poison the Blade Poison the Blade
+100% Synergy $0.22
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+100% Synergy $0.23
Band Together Band Together
+100% Synergy $0.09
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+100% Synergy $0.11
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+100% Synergy $1.63

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Self-Mill game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit.

Green Sun's Twilight Green Sun's Twilight
+99% Synergy $0.33
Abundant Harvest Abundant Harvest
+99% Synergy $0.18
Under the Skin Under the Skin
+99% Synergy $0.08
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+99% Synergy $0.28
Valgavoth's Onslaught Valgavoth's Onslaught
+98% Synergy $0.30
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+98% Synergy $0.36
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+96% Synergy $0.23
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+94% Synergy $12.94
Three Visits Three Visits
+75% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+68% Synergy $2.31
Split the Spoils Split the Spoils
+100% Synergy $0.08
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+100% Synergy $0.32
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+100% Synergy $0.08
You Meet in a Tavern You Meet in a Tavern
+100% Synergy $0.09

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit Self-Mill decks.

Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+99% Synergy $0.23
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+97% Synergy $3.26

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Self-Mill strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Master Chef Master Chef
+99% Synergy $0.31
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+99% Synergy $0.33
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+97% Synergy $3.76
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+97% Synergy $13.94
Stunning Strike Stunning Strike
+100% Synergy $0.04
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
+100% Synergy $0.18
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+100% Synergy $0.20
Teachings of the Kirin Kirin-Touched Orochi Teachings of the Kirin
+100% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit's Self-Mill strategy.

Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+99% Synergy $0.24
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+99% Synergy $0.26

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit's Self-Mill decks.

Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+90% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

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 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
The Thirteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Thirteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble

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