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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.75

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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4733 Current Rank
#4811 Last Month

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 $10.85
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+74% Synergy $3.80
Ponder Ponder
+63% Synergy $1.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+48% Synergy $1.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+46% Synergy $4.53

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+42% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+39% Synergy $62.01
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+33% Synergy $146.21
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+32% Synergy $43.57
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+31% Synergy $24.01
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+24% Synergy $15.76
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+20% Synergy $52.78
Intuition Intuition
+19% Synergy $238.76
Necropotence Necropotence
+17% Synergy $22.51
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $33.59

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 $2.31
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+34% Synergy $0.61
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+32% Synergy $1.19
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $14.88
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+27% Synergy $1.48
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.30
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+20% Synergy $0.08
Gumdrop Poisoner Gumdrop Poisoner
+20% Synergy $0.19
Conceited Witch Conceited Witch
+20% Synergy $0.05
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+20% Synergy $0.06
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+20% Synergy $0.10
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+20% Synergy $0.16
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.18
Gray Slaad Gray Slaad
+20% Synergy $0.08
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+20% Synergy $0.06
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+20% Synergy $0.32
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+20% Synergy $0.21
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.21
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.20
Fell Horseman Fell Horseman
+20% Synergy $0.13
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+20% Synergy $3.17
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+20% Synergy $0.12
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+19% Synergy $0.25
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
+19% Synergy $0.20
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+19% Synergy $0.95
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+19% Synergy $2.96
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+19% Synergy $0.27
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+19% Synergy $1.99
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+19% Synergy $0.98
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+19% Synergy $1.03
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+19% Synergy $0.31
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+19% Synergy $0.34
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.63
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+19% Synergy $2.36
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+19% Synergy $9.33
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.50
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+18% Synergy $1.65
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+18% Synergy $6.85
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+18% Synergy $0.23
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+18% Synergy $16.24
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.42
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+17% Synergy $0.18
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+17% Synergy $0.17
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+16% Synergy $0.22
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+16% Synergy $0.20
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+16% Synergy $26.85
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+16% Synergy $0.41
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+16% Synergy $7.65
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+16% Synergy $1.02
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+16% Synergy $2.00

Instants

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

Mana Drain Mana Drain
+43% Synergy $50.42
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+40% Synergy $10.90
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+39% Synergy $9.04
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+34% Synergy $2.03
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+34% Synergy $17.65
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+33% Synergy $8.80
Resculpt Resculpt
+32% Synergy $0.40
Entomb Entomb
+32% Synergy $14.61
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+31% Synergy $5.40
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.22
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $8.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+22% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+21% Synergy $25.03
Reweave Reweave
+20% Synergy $0.56
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+20% Synergy $0.21
Steel Sabotage Steel Sabotage
+20% Synergy $0.17
Reach Through Mists Reach Through Mists
+20% Synergy $0.15
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+20% Synergy $11.13
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+20% Synergy $0.11
Turnabout Turnabout
+20% Synergy $0.28
Mental Note Mental Note
+20% Synergy $8.13
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+19% Synergy $0.10
Remand Remand
+19% Synergy $0.32
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+19% Synergy $0.36
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+19% Synergy $0.25
Gush Gush
+19% Synergy $2.76
Cremate Cremate
+19% Synergy $0.11
Tale's End Tale's End
+19% Synergy $3.29
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+19% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $4.65
Impulse Impulse
+18% Synergy $0.20
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.59
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+18% Synergy $14.34
High Tide High Tide
+18% Synergy $0.94
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $4.07
Submerge Submerge
+17% Synergy $8.54
Miscast Miscast
+17% Synergy $1.40
Delay Delay
+17% Synergy $1.59
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.43
Unwind Unwind
+16% Synergy $1.32
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+15% Synergy $14.66
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+15% Synergy $8.89
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy $0.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+14% Synergy $41.18
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+14% Synergy $37.16
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+14% Synergy $10.93
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+14% Synergy $0.27
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $5.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.44
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.06

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 $5.67
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+38% Synergy $2.72
Careful Study Careful Study
+38% Synergy $4.62
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+38% Synergy $2.33
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+38% Synergy $5.60
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+36% Synergy $1.39
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.57
Windfall Windfall
+26% Synergy $5.37
Eerie Procession Eerie Procession
+20% Synergy $0.20
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+20% Synergy $0.25
Void Snare Void Snare
+20% Synergy $0.15
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+20% Synergy $0.39
Overflowing Insight Overflowing Insight
+20% Synergy $0.40
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+20% Synergy $0.71
Mastermind's Acquisition Mastermind's Acquisition
+20% Synergy $1.67
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+20% Synergy $0.62
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+20% Synergy $10.70
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+19% Synergy $3.70
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+19% Synergy $3.19
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+19% Synergy $12.06
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+19% Synergy $0.19
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+19% Synergy $3.98
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+19% Synergy $5.03
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+19% Synergy $196.52
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $8.55
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+18% Synergy $4.29
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+18% Synergy $26.24
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+18% Synergy $0.32
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+18% Synergy $0.37
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+17% Synergy $10.20
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+17% Synergy $20.92
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+17% Synergy $2.77
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+17% Synergy $3.25
Ravenform Ravenform
+17% Synergy $0.35
Unearth Unearth
+16% Synergy $0.45
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+16% Synergy $9.41
Living Death Living Death
+15% Synergy $2.36
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $20.66
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $7.71
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $13.42
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.36
Ringsight Ringsight
+13% Synergy $0.39
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.97
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $31.34
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+10% Synergy $0.24
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $19.75
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+39% Synergy $0.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $0.28
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+20% Synergy $1.89
Umbilicus Umbilicus
+20% Synergy $0.23
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+20% Synergy $2.90
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.19
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+20% Synergy $1.66
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+19% Synergy $9.84
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+19% Synergy $3.54
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+19% Synergy $0.48
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+19% Synergy $1.73
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+18% Synergy $18.76
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.85
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $13.83
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+15% Synergy $2.34
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $15.31
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $23.21
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $5.80
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $49.29
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $10.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.56
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $106.65

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 $0.56
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+23% Synergy $10.63
Blood Funnel Blood Funnel
+20% Synergy $1.64
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+20% Synergy $0.10
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+20% Synergy $1.05
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+20% Synergy $0.25
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+20% Synergy $0.11
Zombie Infestation Zombie Infestation
+20% Synergy $0.24
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+19% Synergy $0.67
Omniscience Omniscience
+19% Synergy $6.39
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+18% Synergy $0.50
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+18% Synergy $1.63
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+18% Synergy $2.10
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.34
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+15% Synergy $24.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $58.42
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $8.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.69

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 $7.49

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $52.21
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+20% Synergy $90.32
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $21.87
High Market High Market
+18% Synergy $1.31
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+16% Synergy $0.72
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $23.12
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+11% Synergy $0.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $111.70
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $31.12
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $10.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $24.44
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-20% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+34% Synergy $71.00
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+32% Synergy $37.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.06
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+20% Synergy $0.22
Star Compass Star Compass
+19% Synergy $0.48
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+18% Synergy $0.95
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $3.98
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $938.97
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $97.40
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $139.18
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.01
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
0% Synergy $2.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.55
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-23% Synergy $1.10

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 $26.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+33% Synergy $35.46
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+32% Synergy $28.76
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+31% Synergy $17.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+31% Synergy $26.47
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+31% Synergy $30.46
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+31% Synergy $15.77
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+31% Synergy $30.79
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+27% Synergy
Waterveil Cavern Waterveil Cavern
+20% Synergy $0.27
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.25
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+17% Synergy $7.90
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+15% Synergy $12.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $41.24
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $27.58
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $9.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $2.56
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $19.48
River of Tears River of Tears
+9% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+6% Synergy $8.06
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $24.76
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $6.20
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.92
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.23
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $4.11
Underground River Underground River
-18% Synergy $1.26
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-21% Synergy $0.25
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-27% Synergy $0.35

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

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
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
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
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
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
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
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
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
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
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
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King

Other Available Backgrounds

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