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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.73

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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

#4555 Current Rank
#4779 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 $14.03
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+74% Synergy $3.10
Ponder Ponder
+63% Synergy $1.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+48% Synergy $1.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+46% Synergy $6.64

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+42% Synergy $64.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+39% Synergy $68.04
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+33% Synergy $152.27
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+32% Synergy $45.78
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+31% Synergy $24.15
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+24% Synergy $17.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+20% Synergy $56.23
Intuition Intuition
+19% Synergy $295.62
Necropotence Necropotence
+17% Synergy $24.13
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $31.47

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 $2.16
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+34% Synergy $0.69
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+32% Synergy $0.96
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $12.15
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+27% Synergy $0.93
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.34
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+20% Synergy $0.08
Gumdrop Poisoner Gumdrop Poisoner
+20% Synergy $0.23
Conceited Witch Conceited Witch
+20% Synergy $0.09
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+20% Synergy $0.05
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+20% Synergy $0.13
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+20% Synergy $0.15
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.17
Gray Slaad Gray Slaad
+20% Synergy $0.13
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+20% Synergy $0.07
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+20% Synergy $0.36
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+20% Synergy $0.20
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.22
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.22
Fell Horseman Fell Horseman
+20% Synergy $0.14
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+20% Synergy $2.80
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+20% Synergy $0.24
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+19% Synergy $0.31
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
+19% Synergy $0.22
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+19% Synergy $1.01
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+19% Synergy $3.49
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+19% Synergy $0.61
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+19% Synergy $1.58
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+19% Synergy $0.60
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+19% Synergy $0.67
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+19% Synergy $0.29
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+19% Synergy $0.37
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.63
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+19% Synergy $1.34
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+19% Synergy $8.64
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.52
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+18% Synergy $9.97
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+18% Synergy $2.14
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+18% Synergy $0.46
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+18% Synergy $16.77
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.43
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+17% Synergy $0.16
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+17% Synergy $0.14
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+16% Synergy $0.23
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+16% Synergy $0.29
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+16% Synergy $42.09
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+16% Synergy $0.41
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+16% Synergy $7.28
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+16% Synergy $0.84
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+16% Synergy $0.66

Instants

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

Mana Drain Mana Drain
+43% Synergy $52.04
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+40% Synergy $12.42
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+39% Synergy $2.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+34% Synergy $1.35
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+34% Synergy $18.10
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+33% Synergy $9.22
Resculpt Resculpt
+32% Synergy $1.13
Entomb Entomb
+32% Synergy $16.86
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+31% Synergy $7.00
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.22
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $7.32
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+22% Synergy $0.46
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+21% Synergy $26.00
Reweave Reweave
+20% Synergy $0.55
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+20% Synergy $0.22
Steel Sabotage Steel Sabotage
+20% Synergy $0.15
Reach Through Mists Reach Through Mists
+20% Synergy $0.16
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+20% Synergy $16.00
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+20% Synergy $0.21
Turnabout Turnabout
+20% Synergy $0.30
Mental Note Mental Note
+20% Synergy $10.45
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+19% Synergy $0.09
Remand Remand
+19% Synergy $0.36
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+19% Synergy $0.33
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+19% Synergy $0.24
Gush Gush
+19% Synergy $2.81
Cremate Cremate
+19% Synergy $0.12
Tale's End Tale's End
+19% Synergy $2.75
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+19% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $3.17
Impulse Impulse
+18% Synergy $0.26
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.46
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+18% Synergy $17.64
High Tide High Tide
+18% Synergy $0.95
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $3.35
Submerge Submerge
+17% Synergy $5.25
Miscast Miscast
+17% Synergy $1.44
Delay Delay
+17% Synergy $3.01
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.48
Unwind Unwind
+16% Synergy $1.09
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+15% Synergy $14.94
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+15% Synergy $9.20
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy $0.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+14% Synergy $41.42
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+14% Synergy $37.50
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+14% Synergy $10.13
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+14% Synergy $0.29
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $5.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.06
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.11

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 $5.71
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+38% Synergy $3.45
Careful Study Careful Study
+38% Synergy $5.18
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+38% Synergy $2.35
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+38% Synergy $4.99
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+36% Synergy $1.14
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.60
Windfall Windfall
+26% Synergy $4.79
Eerie Procession Eerie Procession
+20% Synergy $0.16
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+20% Synergy $0.82
Void Snare Void Snare
+20% Synergy $0.26
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+20% Synergy $0.34
Overflowing Insight Overflowing Insight
+20% Synergy $0.39
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+20% Synergy $0.91
Mastermind's Acquisition Mastermind's Acquisition
+20% Synergy $1.07
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+20% Synergy $0.57
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+20% Synergy $11.86
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+19% Synergy $3.83
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+19% Synergy $4.63
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+19% Synergy $12.38
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+19% Synergy $0.24
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+19% Synergy $3.34
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+19% Synergy $5.82
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+19% Synergy $218.95
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $9.19
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+18% Synergy $4.61
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+18% Synergy $31.31
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+18% Synergy $0.32
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+18% Synergy $0.40
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+17% Synergy $11.78
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+17% Synergy $20.12
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+17% Synergy $2.99
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+17% Synergy $4.10
Ravenform Ravenform
+17% Synergy $0.32
Unearth Unearth
+16% Synergy $0.60
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+16% Synergy $9.65
Living Death Living Death
+15% Synergy $1.92
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $25.35
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $4.63
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $16.12
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.28
Ringsight Ringsight
+13% Synergy $0.42
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $2.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $33.71
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+10% Synergy $0.29
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $20.62
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+39% Synergy $0.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $0.32
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+20% Synergy $3.17
Umbilicus Umbilicus
+20% Synergy $0.26
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+20% Synergy $2.97
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.20
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+20% Synergy $1.34
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+19% Synergy $12.01
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+19% Synergy $4.20
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+19% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+19% Synergy $2.13
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+18% Synergy $19.45
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.92
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $5.97
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+15% Synergy $1.93
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $15.67
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $20.76
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $5.51
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $54.80
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $10.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.43
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $102.57

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 $0.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+23% Synergy $10.78
Blood Funnel Blood Funnel
+20% Synergy $2.32
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+20% Synergy $0.17
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+20% Synergy $1.01
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+20% Synergy $0.28
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+20% Synergy $0.16
Zombie Infestation Zombie Infestation
+20% Synergy $0.29
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+19% Synergy $0.65
Omniscience Omniscience
+19% Synergy $5.24
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+18% Synergy $0.51
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+18% Synergy $1.97
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+18% Synergy $2.11
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+17% Synergy $0.23
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+15% Synergy $25.45
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $67.17
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $3.82
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.44

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 $7.62

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $58.79
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+20% Synergy $109.77
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $26.69
High Market High Market
+18% Synergy $0.47
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+16% Synergy $1.07
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $23.57
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+11% Synergy $0.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $122.46
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $30.06
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $11.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $28.24
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-20% Synergy $0.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+34% Synergy $69.99
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+32% Synergy $39.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $0.63
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+20% Synergy $0.24
Star Compass Star Compass
+19% Synergy $0.56
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+18% Synergy $0.94
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $3.46
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $1066.67
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $110.91
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $157.73
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
0% Synergy $2.69
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.92
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-23% Synergy $1.17

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 $19.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+33% Synergy $38.90
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+32% Synergy $28.90
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+31% Synergy $16.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+31% Synergy $29.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+31% Synergy $35.66
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+31% Synergy $15.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+31% Synergy $31.90
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+27% Synergy
Waterveil Cavern Waterveil Cavern
+20% Synergy $0.33
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.30
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+17% Synergy $8.51
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+15% Synergy $11.61
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $45.71
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $32.51
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $9.01
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $0.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $18.59
River of Tears River of Tears
+9% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.29
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $30.66
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $6.79
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.87
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $3.24
Underground River Underground River
-18% Synergy $1.34
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-21% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-27% Synergy $0.37

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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
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
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
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
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
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
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
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King

Other Available Backgrounds

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