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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.65

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist
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Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 42% Burn 18% Dragon's Approach 12% Dragons 6% Wizards 5%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist's Dragons builds — cards that lean hardest into the Dragons theme.

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+65% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist Dragons game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $16.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $40.59

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Dragons plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+49% Synergy $5.77
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
+49% Synergy $0.18
Mica, Reader of Ruins Mica, Reader of Ruins
+48% Synergy $0.23
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+46% Synergy $0.28
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+42% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+35% Synergy $1.55
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+32% Synergy $0.30
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+32% Synergy $1.28
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+25% Synergy $0.50
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+24% Synergy $5.00
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+24% Synergy $0.77
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+24% Synergy $0.30
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+24% Synergy $0.38
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+24% Synergy $0.34
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+24% Synergy $1.02
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+24% Synergy $0.74
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+23% Synergy $0.23
Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+23% Synergy $0.25
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+23% Synergy $3.68
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+23% Synergy $1.34
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+23% Synergy $5.80
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+23% Synergy $0.46
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+23% Synergy $1.09
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+23% Synergy $5.99
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+23% Synergy $2.66
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+23% Synergy $0.36
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+23% Synergy $0.61
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+23% Synergy $0.34
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+23% Synergy $0.49
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+23% Synergy $0.21
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+22% Synergy $12.61
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+22% Synergy $0.44
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+22% Synergy $0.29
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+22% Synergy $1.43
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+22% Synergy $5.31
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+21% Synergy $16.85
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+21% Synergy $4.47
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+21% Synergy $0.69
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+20% Synergy $0.28
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+20% Synergy $3.75
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+20% Synergy $0.57
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+19% Synergy $0.28
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+17% Synergy $4.39
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+17% Synergy $0.58
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+13% Synergy $0.33
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+13% Synergy $2.32
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $1.72
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+5% Synergy $1.87
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+3% Synergy $1.41
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+2% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist's Dragons deck ahead.

Farideh's Fireball Farideh's Fireball
+49% Synergy $0.17
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+49% Synergy $0.14
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+48% Synergy $0.27
Vibrant Outburst Vibrant Outburst
+47% Synergy $0.23
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+43% Synergy $0.91
Resculpt Resculpt
+42% Synergy $0.28
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+36% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+32% Synergy $0.20
Firebending Lesson Firebending Lesson
+32% Synergy $0.23
Consider Consider
+28% Synergy $0.32
Rending Flame Rending Flame
+24% Synergy $0.16
Unleash Shell Unleash Shell
+24% Synergy $0.07
Torch Breath Torch Breath
+24% Synergy $0.20
Chandra's Fury Chandra's Fury
+24% Synergy $0.24
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+24% Synergy $3.49
Soul Sear Soul Sear
+24% Synergy $0.17
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+24% Synergy $0.28
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+24% Synergy $0.24
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+24% Synergy $0.24
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+24% Synergy $0.22
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $2.20
Practical Research Practical Research
+23% Synergy $0.26
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+23% Synergy $0.32
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+22% Synergy $4.97
Reinterpret Reinterpret
+22% Synergy $0.42
Pongify Pongify
+22% Synergy $1.91
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+22% Synergy $0.84
Cancel Cancel
+22% Synergy $0.34
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+22% Synergy $0.41
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+22% Synergy $0.31
Counterflux Counterflux
+21% Synergy $0.53
Electrickery Electrickery
+21% Synergy $0.46
Magma Opus Magma Opus
+20% Synergy $0.30
Impulse Impulse
+20% Synergy $0.26
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+20% Synergy $5.23
Dispel Dispel
+19% Synergy $0.41
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+17% Synergy $0.99
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+16% Synergy $0.26
Opt Opt
+16% Synergy $0.23
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+15% Synergy $0.51
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+13% Synergy $4.86
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $1.94
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.41
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+7% Synergy $0.32
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $12.32
Snap Snap
+1% Synergy $3.65
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $3.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $0.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $3.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Dragons game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist.

Boltwave Boltwave
+60% Synergy $3.04
Artistic Process Artistic Process
+48% Synergy $0.19
Fireball Fireball
+48% Synergy $0.22
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+47% Synergy $0.44
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+45% Synergy $0.29
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+44% Synergy $0.33
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+44% Synergy $0.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+43% Synergy $0.46
Preordain Preordain
+42% Synergy $0.68
Ponder Ponder
+38% Synergy $2.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+36% Synergy $0.89
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+34% Synergy $2.73
Bumi Bash Bumi Bash
+33% Synergy $0.11
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+26% Synergy $1.18
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+26% Synergy $0.28
Windfall Windfall
+25% Synergy $5.05
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+24% Synergy $3.04
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+24% Synergy $0.16
Incendiary Command Incendiary Command
+24% Synergy $1.69
Stock Up Stock Up
+24% Synergy $1.48
Scorching Shot Scorching Shot
+24% Synergy $0.24
Fiery Encore Fiery Encore
+24% Synergy $0.27
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+24% Synergy $0.45
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+24% Synergy $1.49
Muse Vortex Muse Vortex
+24% Synergy $0.28
Corporeal Projection Corporeal Projection
+24% Synergy $12.39
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+24% Synergy $3.75
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+24% Synergy $4.03
See the Truth See the Truth
+24% Synergy $0.57
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+24% Synergy $0.33
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+23% Synergy $0.23
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.39
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+23% Synergy $5.63
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+22% Synergy $0.29
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+21% Synergy $0.28
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+21% Synergy $1.39
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+21% Synergy $4.62
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+21% Synergy $3.76
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+20% Synergy $8.19
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+20% Synergy $0.34
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+20% Synergy $9.03
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+20% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+20% Synergy $0.25
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+20% Synergy $0.97
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+19% Synergy $4.76
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+18% Synergy $0.52
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+16% Synergy $7.79
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+6% Synergy $9.57
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+0% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist Dragons decks.

Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+47% Synergy $0.31
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+24% Synergy $6.08
Smoldering Stagecoach Smoldering Stagecoach
+24% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+24% Synergy $19.19
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+22% Synergy $2.71
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+22% Synergy $2.05
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+21% Synergy $2.74
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+19% Synergy $0.40
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+16% Synergy $6.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Dragons strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist decks.

Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+28% Synergy $3.45
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+24% Synergy $0.42
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+23% Synergy $0.97
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+23% Synergy $3.56
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+23% Synergy $13.65
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+22% Synergy $0.37
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+22% Synergy $5.80
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+22% Synergy $0.39
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+21% Synergy $6.92
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+19% Synergy $0.49
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+19% Synergy $5.97
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+17% Synergy $1.42
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+15% Synergy $0.75
Curiosity Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist's Dragons game plan.

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+24% Synergy $2.40
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+24% Synergy $0.41
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+24% Synergy $0.43
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+13% Synergy $13.76

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist Dragons decks.

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+65% Synergy $0.26
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+31% Synergy $1.71
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+30% Synergy $1.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $3.52
Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+24% Synergy $0.27
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+24% Synergy $0.24
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+24% Synergy $0.39
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+24% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+23% Synergy $1.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist's Dragons strategy.

Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+45% Synergy $0.41
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+27% Synergy $1.04
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+26% Synergy $1.52
Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+24% Synergy $0.37
Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+23% Synergy $0.35
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+21% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+17% Synergy $0.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-3% Synergy $1.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.59

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist's Dragons decks.

Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
+42% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+40% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+36% Synergy $0.30
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+24% Synergy $0.45
Study Hall Study Hall
+23% Synergy $0.22
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+20% Synergy $9.03
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+19% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+18% Synergy $32.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $17.94
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+15% Synergy $0.36
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+15% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.37
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+10% Synergy $18.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.28
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+4% Synergy $0.41
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+3% Synergy $15.42
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $10.15
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $6.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $37.29
Training Center Training Center
-17% Synergy $17.43
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-19% Synergy $2.50
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist: Dragons.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Krark, the Thumbless Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Krark, the Thumbless
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Tenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Tenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Alena, Kessig Trapper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alena, Kessig Trapper // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter

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