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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.74

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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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit Spellslinger game on their own.

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+26% Synergy $1636.78

Creatures

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

Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+99% Synergy $0.67
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+66% Synergy $1.39
Brawn Brawn
+65% Synergy $0.43
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+65% Synergy $0.37
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+65% Synergy $1.55
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+64% Synergy $9.20
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+64% Synergy $2.87
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+64% Synergy $0.36
Wonder Wonder
+64% Synergy $3.24
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+60% Synergy $2.52
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+49% Synergy $0.26
Ainok Wayfarer Ainok Wayfarer
+49% Synergy $0.19
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+49% Synergy $0.29
Kishla Skimmer Kishla Skimmer
+49% Synergy $0.28
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+49% Synergy $1.28
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+48% Synergy $0.35
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+46% Synergy $0.29
Rubblebelt Maverick Rubblebelt Maverick
+33% Synergy $0.22
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+33% Synergy $2.02
Turntimber Sower Turntimber Sower
+33% Synergy $0.36
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+33% Synergy $1.55
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+32% Synergy $4.24
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+32% Synergy $1.21
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+32% Synergy $0.28
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+32% Synergy $2.44
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+32% Synergy $0.24
Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios Journey to the Oracle Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios
+32% Synergy $0.57
Millikin Millikin
+32% Synergy $0.23
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+32% Synergy $0.21
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+31% Synergy $0.30
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+31% Synergy $0.72
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+30% Synergy $0.35
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+30% Synergy $0.59
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+28% Synergy $6.10
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+27% Synergy $0.33
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+25% Synergy $16.89
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+19% Synergy $4.33
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+17% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+99% Synergy $0.24
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+98% Synergy $1.63
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+96% Synergy $0.33
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+66% Synergy $0.20
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+66% Synergy $0.30
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+66% Synergy $1.23
Turnabout Turnabout
+65% Synergy $0.34
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+65% Synergy $0.40
Consider Consider
+64% Synergy $0.32
Snap Snap
+62% Synergy $3.65
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+59% Synergy $1.94
Harrow Harrow
+55% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+54% Synergy $6.91
Aetherize Aetherize
+54% Synergy $0.73
Soul Read Soul Read
+33% Synergy $0.27
Reset Reset
+33% Synergy $3.18
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+33% Synergy $5.08
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+33% Synergy $0.19
Leadership Vacuum Leadership Vacuum
+33% Synergy $0.55
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+33% Synergy $0.57
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+33% Synergy $0.14
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+33% Synergy $0.24
Twincast Twincast
+32% Synergy $7.63
Remand Remand
+32% Synergy $0.37
Emerald Charm Emerald Charm
+32% Synergy $0.15
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+32% Synergy $3.77
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+32% Synergy $1.02
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+32% Synergy $1.01
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+31% Synergy $0.84
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+31% Synergy $0.28
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+31% Synergy $2.21
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+30% Synergy $5.23
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+29% Synergy $2.00
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+29% Synergy $2.58
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+29% Synergy $0.32
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+29% Synergy $0.28
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+28% Synergy $0.51
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+28% Synergy $0.34
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+28% Synergy $7.52
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+28% Synergy $0.32
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+27% Synergy $0.31
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+22% Synergy $0.30
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+22% Synergy $0.45
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+21% Synergy $0.28
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+19% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+18% Synergy $1.41
Beast Within Beast Within
+18% Synergy $0.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.67
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $3.83
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.91

Sorceries

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

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+99% Synergy $0.18
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
+94% Synergy $0.25
Explore Explore
+79% Synergy $0.21
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+66% Synergy $0.24
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+66% Synergy $0.42
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+64% Synergy $0.56
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+64% Synergy $4.17
Regrowth Regrowth
+63% Synergy $0.41
Ponder Ponder
+59% Synergy $2.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+56% Synergy $6.78
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+49% Synergy $1.25
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+49% Synergy $1.55
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+48% Synergy $0.27
Stock Up Stock Up
+47% Synergy $1.48
Three Visits Three Visits
+40% Synergy $5.03
Farseek Farseek
+40% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+33% Synergy $2.88
Scout the Borders Scout the Borders
+33% Synergy $0.15
Selective Memory Selective Memory
+33% Synergy $0.38
Mana Severance Mana Severance
+33% Synergy $4.93
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+33% Synergy $0.23
Recross the Paths Recross the Paths
+33% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Hunt Treasure Hunt
+33% Synergy $0.40
Saproling Migration Saproling Migration
+33% Synergy $0.29
Scouting Trek Scouting Trek
+33% Synergy $0.99
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+33% Synergy $0.16
See the Truth See the Truth
+33% Synergy $0.57
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+32% Synergy $0.80
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+32% Synergy $0.31
Journey of Discovery Journey of Discovery
+32% Synergy $0.28
Chatterstorm Chatterstorm
+32% Synergy $0.27
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+32% Synergy $0.34
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+32% Synergy $0.34
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+32% Synergy $0.49
Abundant Harvest Abundant Harvest
+32% Synergy $0.22
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+32% Synergy $5.00
Careful Study Careful Study
+32% Synergy $4.09
Rude Awakening Rude Awakening
+32% Synergy $1.23
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+32% Synergy $0.89
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+32% Synergy $0.97
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+31% Synergy $0.14
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+31% Synergy $5.25
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+30% Synergy $0.63
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+30% Synergy $4.62
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+30% Synergy $4.76
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+29% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+29% Synergy $5.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+28% Synergy $35.68
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+27% Synergy $0.64
Preordain Preordain
+25% Synergy $0.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+33% Synergy $0.33
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+33% Synergy $4.69
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+32% Synergy $18.32

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+48% Synergy $0.35
Parallel Thoughts Parallel Thoughts
+33% Synergy $1.49
Manabond Manabond
+33% Synergy $1.31
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+32% Synergy $3.63
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+30% Synergy $30.11
Spelunking Spelunking
+27% Synergy $4.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit Spellslinger decks.

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+39% Synergy $8.61
Wasteland Wasteland
+32% Synergy $27.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+29% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+21% Synergy $1.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $28.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $16.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy $50.54

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit's Spellslinger decks.

Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+65% Synergy $0.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+56% Synergy $6.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+54% Synergy $6.91
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+47% Synergy $10.44
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+31% Synergy $6.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+28% Synergy $35.68
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+27% Synergy $39.06
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+26% Synergy $0.61
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+24% Synergy $37.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+23% Synergy $20.44
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+22% Synergy $0.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+22% Synergy $15.97
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+20% Synergy $0.98
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+18% Synergy
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+17% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+15% Synergy $1.11
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+13% Synergy $0.36
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+11% Synergy $0.25
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+4% Synergy $0.38
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $35.90
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.27
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-9% Synergy $4.44
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-11% Synergy $0.34
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-14% Synergy $8.91
Command Tower Command Tower
-51% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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
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