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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.48

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's abilities and overall game plan.

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+75% Synergy $12.97
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+74% Synergy $4.80
Ponder Ponder
+63% Synergy $1.65
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+48% Synergy $1.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+46% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+42% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+39% Synergy $58.30
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+33% Synergy $113.27
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+32% Synergy $25.95
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+31% Synergy $20.89
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+24% Synergy $11.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+20% Synergy $42.63
Intuition Intuition
+19% Synergy $180.58
Necropotence Necropotence
+17% Synergy $17.52
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $33.99

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+38% Synergy $1.62
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+34% Synergy $0.33
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+32% Synergy $1.13
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $14.61
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+27% Synergy $0.93
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.23
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+20% Synergy $0.09
Gumdrop Poisoner Gumdrop Poisoner
+20% Synergy $0.22
Conceited Witch Conceited Witch
+20% Synergy $0.04
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+20% Synergy $0.06
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+20% Synergy $0.06
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+20% Synergy $0.09
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.12
Gray Slaad Gray Slaad
+20% Synergy $0.07
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+20% Synergy $0.06
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+20% Synergy $0.25
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+20% Synergy $0.16
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.06
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.09
Fell Horseman Fell Horseman
+20% Synergy $0.08
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+20% Synergy $1.52
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+20% Synergy $0.10
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+19% Synergy $0.20
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
+19% Synergy $0.14
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+19% Synergy $0.87
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+19% Synergy $1.94
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+19% Synergy $0.32
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+19% Synergy $0.35
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+19% Synergy $1.16
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+19% Synergy $0.31
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+19% Synergy $0.07
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+19% Synergy $0.16
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.32
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+19% Synergy $0.57
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+19% Synergy $6.71
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.40
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+18% Synergy $1.02
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+18% Synergy $7.05
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+18% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+18% Synergy $16.23
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.28
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+17% Synergy $0.08
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+17% Synergy $0.11
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+16% Synergy $0.26
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+16% Synergy $0.17
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+16% Synergy $19.42
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+16% Synergy $0.53
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+16% Synergy $6.83
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+16% Synergy $2.89
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+16% Synergy $1.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute safe.

Mana Drain Mana Drain
+43% Synergy $42.96
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+40% Synergy $3.05
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+39% Synergy $11.78
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+34% Synergy $1.75
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+34% Synergy $14.89
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+33% Synergy $7.00
Resculpt Resculpt
+32% Synergy $0.29
Entomb Entomb
+32% Synergy $13.77
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+31% Synergy $4.38
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.14
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $6.09
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+22% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+21% Synergy $18.24
Reweave Reweave
+20% Synergy $0.54
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+20% Synergy $0.16
Steel Sabotage Steel Sabotage
+20% Synergy $0.13
Reach Through Mists Reach Through Mists
+20% Synergy $0.16
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+20% Synergy $6.91
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+20% Synergy $0.15
Turnabout Turnabout
+20% Synergy $0.19
Mental Note Mental Note
+20% Synergy $4.91
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+19% Synergy $0.12
Remand Remand
+19% Synergy $0.32
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+19% Synergy $0.28
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+19% Synergy $0.21
Gush Gush
+19% Synergy $2.34
Cremate Cremate
+19% Synergy $0.14
Tale's End Tale's End
+19% Synergy $1.52
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+19% Synergy $0.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $5.21
Impulse Impulse
+18% Synergy $0.07
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.34
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+18% Synergy $9.78
High Tide High Tide
+18% Synergy $1.29
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $2.59
Submerge Submerge
+17% Synergy $5.50
Miscast Miscast
+17% Synergy $1.24
Delay Delay
+17% Synergy $1.31
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.45
Unwind Unwind
+16% Synergy $1.59
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+15% Synergy $15.17
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+15% Synergy $16.38
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy $0.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+14% Synergy $48.08
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+14% Synergy $22.45
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+14% Synergy $6.96
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+14% Synergy $0.20
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $6.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's game plan and control the board.

Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+39% Synergy $10.10
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+38% Synergy $1.75
Careful Study Careful Study
+38% Synergy $3.30
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+38% Synergy $2.76
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+38% Synergy $4.83
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+36% Synergy $0.71
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
+26% Synergy $3.95
Eerie Procession Eerie Procession
+20% Synergy $0.19
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+20% Synergy $1.35
Void Snare Void Snare
+20% Synergy $0.15
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+20% Synergy $0.36
Overflowing Insight Overflowing Insight
+20% Synergy $0.38
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+20% Synergy $0.57
Mastermind's Acquisition Mastermind's Acquisition
+20% Synergy $1.03
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+20% Synergy $0.41
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+20% Synergy $8.86
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+19% Synergy $2.13
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+19% Synergy $2.02
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+19% Synergy $12.11
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+19% Synergy $0.11
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+19% Synergy $3.34
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+19% Synergy $3.20
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+19% Synergy $163.90
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $7.64
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+18% Synergy $2.98
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+18% Synergy $20.27
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+18% Synergy $0.29
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+18% Synergy $0.43
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+17% Synergy $10.39
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+17% Synergy $12.34
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+17% Synergy $2.11
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+17% Synergy $1.31
Ravenform Ravenform
+17% Synergy $0.18
Unearth Unearth
+16% Synergy $0.46
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+16% Synergy $7.00
Living Death Living Death
+15% Synergy $2.36
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $25.53
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $5.30
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $10.16
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.25
Ringsight Ringsight
+13% Synergy $0.18
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.75
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $34.20
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+10% Synergy $0.21
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $18.68
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+39% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $0.24
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+20% Synergy $1.53
Umbilicus Umbilicus
+20% Synergy $0.13
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+20% Synergy $2.21
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.16
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+20% Synergy $1.07
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+19% Synergy $7.08
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+19% Synergy $2.23
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+19% Synergy $0.38
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+19% Synergy $1.75
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+18% Synergy $11.69
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.30
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $5.20
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+15% Synergy $2.20
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $11.38
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $20.02
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $3.79
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $54.66
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $7.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.45
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $67.99

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+39% Synergy $1.11
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+23% Synergy $8.34
Blood Funnel Blood Funnel
+20% Synergy $1.14
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+20% Synergy $0.09
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+20% Synergy $0.91
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+20% Synergy $0.20
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+20% Synergy $0.07
Zombie Infestation Zombie Infestation
+20% Synergy $0.09
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+19% Synergy $0.73
Omniscience Omniscience
+19% Synergy $3.83
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+18% Synergy $0.31
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+18% Synergy $0.98
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+18% Synergy $0.37
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.31
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+15% Synergy $18.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $48.94
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $6.79
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $1.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+15% Synergy $5.60

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $47.16
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+20% Synergy $88.37
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $21.49
High Market High Market
+18% Synergy $4.50
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+16% Synergy $1.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $19.73
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+11% Synergy $0.28
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $94.69
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $24.56
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $6.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-20% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+34% Synergy $67.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+32% Synergy $24.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.12
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+20% Synergy $0.35
Star Compass Star Compass
+19% Synergy $0.56
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+18% Synergy $0.84
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $1.29
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $643.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $71.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $92.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.07
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
0% Synergy $0.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-23% Synergy $0.54

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+47% Synergy $20.14
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+33% Synergy $30.44
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+32% Synergy $21.61
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+31% Synergy $13.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+31% Synergy $22.75
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+31% Synergy $24.04
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+31% Synergy $13.72
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+31% Synergy $25.51
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+27% Synergy
Waterveil Cavern Waterveil Cavern
+20% Synergy $0.16
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.33
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+17% Synergy $6.79
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+15% Synergy $8.98
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $50.15
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $29.32
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $17.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $3.53
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $15.21
River of Tears River of Tears
+9% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.45
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.82
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $15.63
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $3.25
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.86
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $1.71
Underground River Underground River
-18% Synergy $1.37
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-21% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-27% Synergy $0.26

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute.

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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Bontu the Glorified Bontu the Glorified
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne

Other Available Backgrounds

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds: