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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.50

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 $12.66
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+74% Synergy $3.89
Ponder Ponder
+63% Synergy $1.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+48% Synergy $1.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+46% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+42% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+39% Synergy $52.72
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+33% Synergy $119.32
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+32% Synergy $31.96
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+31% Synergy $22.72
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+24% Synergy $15.45
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+20% Synergy $42.02
Intuition Intuition
+19% Synergy $183.34
Necropotence Necropotence
+17% Synergy $16.11
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $35.46

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 $1.59
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+34% Synergy $0.31
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+32% Synergy $1.17
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $13.67
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+27% Synergy $1.03
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.31
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+20% Synergy $0.10
Gumdrop Poisoner Gumdrop Poisoner
+20% Synergy $0.15
Conceited Witch Conceited Witch
+20% Synergy $0.04
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+20% Synergy $0.05
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+20% Synergy $0.09
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+20% Synergy $0.09
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.13
Gray Slaad Gray Slaad
+20% Synergy $0.06
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+20% Synergy $0.05
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+20% Synergy $0.23
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+20% Synergy $0.21
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.09
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.12
Fell Horseman Fell Horseman
+20% Synergy $0.08
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+20% Synergy $1.33
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+20% Synergy $0.08
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+19% Synergy $0.19
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
+19% Synergy $0.16
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+19% Synergy $0.87
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+19% Synergy $2.14
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+19% Synergy $0.30
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+19% Synergy $0.42
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+19% Synergy $1.21
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+19% Synergy $0.44
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+19% Synergy $0.13
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+19% Synergy $0.23
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.35
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+19% Synergy $0.50
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+19% Synergy $6.68
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.39
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+18% Synergy $1.10
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+18% Synergy $7.23
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+18% Synergy $0.22
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+18% Synergy $16.02
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.38
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+17% Synergy $0.05
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+17% Synergy $0.12
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+16% Synergy $0.28
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+16% Synergy $0.16
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+16% Synergy $24.97
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+16% Synergy $0.48
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+16% Synergy $6.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+16% Synergy $2.67
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+16% Synergy $1.20

Instants

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

Mana Drain Mana Drain
+43% Synergy $44.85
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+40% Synergy $4.32
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+39% Synergy $12.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+34% Synergy $1.82
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+34% Synergy $14.92
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+33% Synergy $9.24
Resculpt Resculpt
+32% Synergy $0.28
Entomb Entomb
+32% Synergy $15.82
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+31% Synergy $4.35
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.14
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $8.03
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+22% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+21% Synergy $18.91
Reweave Reweave
+20% Synergy $0.57
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+20% Synergy $0.23
Steel Sabotage Steel Sabotage
+20% Synergy $0.15
Reach Through Mists Reach Through Mists
+20% Synergy $0.22
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+20% Synergy $8.59
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+20% Synergy $0.10
Turnabout Turnabout
+20% Synergy $0.18
Mental Note Mental Note
+20% Synergy $5.29
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+19% Synergy $0.11
Remand Remand
+19% Synergy $0.24
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+19% Synergy $0.30
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+19% Synergy $0.17
Gush Gush
+19% Synergy $2.53
Cremate Cremate
+19% Synergy $0.09
Tale's End Tale's End
+19% Synergy $1.45
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+19% Synergy $0.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $5.02
Impulse Impulse
+18% Synergy $0.11
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.47
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+18% Synergy $11.08
High Tide High Tide
+18% Synergy $1.22
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $2.64
Submerge Submerge
+17% Synergy $5.15
Miscast Miscast
+17% Synergy $1.30
Delay Delay
+17% Synergy $1.30
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.38
Unwind Unwind
+16% Synergy $1.02
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+15% Synergy $8.20
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+15% Synergy $16.57
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy $0.16
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+14% Synergy $46.53
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+14% Synergy $23.01
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+14% Synergy $7.66
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+14% Synergy $0.22
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $6.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.45
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.26

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 $8.31
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+38% Synergy $1.94
Careful Study Careful Study
+38% Synergy $1.85
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+38% Synergy $2.62
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+38% Synergy $5.02
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+36% Synergy $0.97
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
+26% Synergy $4.82
Eerie Procession Eerie Procession
+20% Synergy $0.20
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+20% Synergy $1.13
Void Snare Void Snare
+20% Synergy $0.14
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+20% Synergy $0.32
Overflowing Insight Overflowing Insight
+20% Synergy $0.39
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+20% Synergy $0.60
Mastermind's Acquisition Mastermind's Acquisition
+20% Synergy $0.79
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+20% Synergy $0.45
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+20% Synergy $7.88
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+19% Synergy $2.61
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+19% Synergy $2.00
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+19% Synergy $9.74
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+19% Synergy $0.12
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+19% Synergy $2.69
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+19% Synergy $3.24
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+19% Synergy $170.53
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $5.14
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+18% Synergy $3.80
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+18% Synergy $20.32
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+18% Synergy $0.23
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+18% Synergy $0.31
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+17% Synergy $10.05
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+17% Synergy $14.59
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+17% Synergy $2.34
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+17% Synergy $1.39
Ravenform Ravenform
+17% Synergy $0.15
Unearth Unearth
+16% Synergy $0.45
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+16% Synergy $7.94
Living Death Living Death
+15% Synergy $2.43
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $26.07
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $5.54
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $10.83
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.43
Ringsight Ringsight
+13% Synergy $0.20
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.72
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $33.64
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+10% Synergy $0.22
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $20.12
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+39% Synergy $0.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $0.26
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+20% Synergy $1.57
Umbilicus Umbilicus
+20% Synergy $0.17
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+20% Synergy $2.23
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.18
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+20% Synergy $0.98
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+19% Synergy $7.65
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+19% Synergy $2.45
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+19% Synergy $0.34
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+19% Synergy $1.47
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+18% Synergy $13.33
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.85
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.32
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $4.86
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+15% Synergy $3.05
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $12.24
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $23.86
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $3.78
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $57.97
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $8.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.54
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $82.60

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 $0.63
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+23% Synergy $8.45
Blood Funnel Blood Funnel
+20% Synergy $1.25
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+20% Synergy $0.11
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+20% Synergy $0.91
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+20% Synergy $0.21
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+20% Synergy $0.08
Zombie Infestation Zombie Infestation
+20% Synergy $0.09
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+19% Synergy $0.72
Omniscience Omniscience
+19% Synergy $5.19
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+18% Synergy $0.30
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+18% Synergy $1.06
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+18% Synergy $0.44
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+15% Synergy $21.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $49.29
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $2.62

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 $6.68

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $49.13
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+20% Synergy $93.21
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $20.31
High Market High Market
+18% Synergy $1.38
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+16% Synergy $0.89
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $19.45
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+11% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $95.44
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $25.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $7.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-20% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+34% Synergy $65.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+32% Synergy $26.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.34
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+20% Synergy $0.17
Star Compass Star Compass
+19% Synergy $0.51
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+18% Synergy $0.86
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $1.81
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $669.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $77.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $103.74
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
0% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.15
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-23% Synergy $0.51

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 $20.95
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+33% Synergy $30.82
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+32% Synergy $20.83
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+31% Synergy $13.64
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+31% Synergy $23.61
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+31% Synergy $24.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+31% Synergy $13.93
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+31% Synergy $27.41
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+27% Synergy
Waterveil Cavern Waterveil Cavern
+20% Synergy $0.18
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.20
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+17% Synergy $6.76
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+15% Synergy $7.60
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $40.36
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $23.97
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $18.89
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $5.01
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $15.70
River of Tears River of Tears
+9% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.11
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $16.75
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $5.02
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.30
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $1.44
Underground River Underground River
-18% Synergy $0.87
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-21% Synergy $0.21
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: