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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute: Spellslinger
Price tag $0.72

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 50% Spellslinger 50%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute Spellslinger game on their own.

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+94% Synergy $156.62
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+84% Synergy $62.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+82% Synergy $56.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+81% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spellslinger plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+99% Synergy $0.27
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+99% Synergy $1.92
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+98% Synergy $2.61
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+96% Synergy $0.76

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's Spellslinger deck ahead.

Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+99% Synergy $3.75
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+99% Synergy $0.37
Cremate Cremate
+99% Synergy $0.08
Remand Remand
+99% Synergy $0.39
High Tide High Tide
+98% Synergy $1.21
Rewind Rewind
+97% Synergy $0.41
Unwind Unwind
+96% Synergy $1.02
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+95% Synergy $15.78
Resculpt Resculpt
+94% Synergy $0.22
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+94% Synergy $0.70
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+94% Synergy $9.13
Entomb Entomb
+92% Synergy $16.75
Snap Snap
+90% Synergy $3.66
Opt Opt
+88% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
+87% Synergy $0.30
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+84% Synergy $3.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+83% Synergy $52.75
Swan Song Swan Song
+82% Synergy $7.86
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+81% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+74% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+70% Synergy $1.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+69% Synergy $2.26
Negate Negate
+67% Synergy $0.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+64% Synergy $4.19
Steel Sabotage Steel Sabotage
+100% Synergy $0.20
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+100% Synergy $0.05
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+100% Synergy $18.31
Turnabout Turnabout
+100% Synergy $0.29
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+100% Synergy $12.34
Mental Note Mental Note
+100% Synergy $9.16

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spellslinger game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute.

Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+99% Synergy $2.59
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+99% Synergy $5.62
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+98% Synergy $3.68
Careful Study Careful Study
+98% Synergy $4.92
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+98% Synergy $20.04
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+98% Synergy $3.76
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+96% Synergy $1.06
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+95% Synergy $5.96
Preordain Preordain
+90% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+84% Synergy $2.00
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+65% Synergy $0.33
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+100% Synergy $0.60
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+100% Synergy $1.08

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute Spellslinger decks.

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+99% Synergy $1.66
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+99% Synergy $12.77
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+92% Synergy $10.47
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+92% Synergy $6.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+87% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+100% Synergy $0.77

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute Spellslinger decks.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+80% Synergy $57.13
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+100% Synergy $119.49

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's Spellslinger strategy.

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+94% Synergy $73.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+69% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $2.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's Spellslinger decks.

Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+94% Synergy $39.06
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+93% Synergy $32.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+92% Synergy $36.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+92% Synergy $1.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+92% Synergy $38.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+92% Synergy $30.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+92% Synergy $17.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+91% Synergy $15.52
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+87% Synergy
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+79% Synergy $19.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+68% Synergy $18.92
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+52% Synergy $12.40
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+35% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
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
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
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
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
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
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
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Miara, Thorn of the Glade Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne

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
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Haunted One Haunted One
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Faceless One Faceless One
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier