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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Price tag $0.73

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4128 Current Rank
#4319 Past 2 Years

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler's abilities and overall game plan.

Ponder Ponder
+51% Synergy $3.80
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+47% Synergy $0.44
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+46% Synergy $1.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+45% Synergy $1.69
Windfall Windfall
+44% Synergy $5.18
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+43% Synergy $0.19
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+43% Synergy $0.28
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+42% Synergy $1.84
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+42% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+42% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler decks.

Preordain Preordain
+38% Synergy $0.71
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+38% Synergy $6.37
Consider Consider
+38% Synergy $0.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+26% Synergy $8.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.37
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+15% Synergy $2.30
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+12% Synergy $3.61
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.53
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $3.52

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+23% Synergy $17.61
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+9% Synergy $19.40
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $71.11
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $49.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $36.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $64.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $39.39
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $59.07

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+34% Synergy $5.92
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+33% Synergy $0.28
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+28% Synergy $0.37
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+28% Synergy $0.56
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+27% Synergy $0.31
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+27% Synergy $2.94
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+27% Synergy $0.44
Malcator, Purity Overseer Malcator, Purity Overseer
+27% Synergy $0.31
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+25% Synergy $0.34
Soulherder Soulherder
+23% Synergy $1.82
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+23% Synergy $25.61
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+23% Synergy $2.53
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+22% Synergy $27.23
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $4.21
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+20% Synergy $1.65
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+19% Synergy $0.14
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+18% Synergy $32.31
Wing Splicer Wing Splicer
+18% Synergy $0.24
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+17% Synergy $0.32
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+16% Synergy $3.36
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+14% Synergy $0.44
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+14% Synergy $3.20
Luminate Primordial Luminate Primordial
+14% Synergy $0.34
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $6.11
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+13% Synergy $0.31
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+13% Synergy $0.35
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+13% Synergy $0.33
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+11% Synergy $6.49
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+10% Synergy $18.17
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+10% Synergy $0.23
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $9.38
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+9% Synergy $0.58
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+9% Synergy $0.24
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+8% Synergy $0.29
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+8% Synergy $1.12
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+6% Synergy $0.34
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $6.36

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler safe.

Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+28% Synergy $2.68
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+23% Synergy $5.03
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+22% Synergy $1.19
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+19% Synergy $7.48
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+18% Synergy $0.22
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+18% Synergy $1.76
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+17% Synergy $2.59
Blur Blur
+16% Synergy $0.37
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+15% Synergy $16.93
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $0.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $15.20
Curate Curate
+13% Synergy $0.29
Quick Study Quick Study
+12% Synergy $0.17
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+12% Synergy $0.73
Semester's End Semester's End
+12% Synergy $1.30
Displace Displace
+11% Synergy $0.33
High Tide High Tide
+11% Synergy $1.71
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.36
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+7% Synergy $1.29
Render Silent Render Silent
+7% Synergy $2.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $3.36
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $56.80
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.10
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler's game plan and control the board.

See the Truth See the Truth
+38% Synergy $0.57
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+33% Synergy $3.44
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+27% Synergy $0.42
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+23% Synergy $0.24
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+23% Synergy $0.30
Farewell Farewell
+20% Synergy $6.10
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+20% Synergy $2.57
Step Through Step Through
+18% Synergy $0.21
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+17% Synergy $4.66
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+14% Synergy $0.25
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+14% Synergy $0.24
Careful Study Careful Study
+14% Synergy $6.44
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+13% Synergy $0.77
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+11% Synergy $3.65
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+9% Synergy $0.27
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+13% Synergy $1.51

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Monk Class Monk Class
+28% Synergy $0.41
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $3.28
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+16% Synergy $1.82
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+15% Synergy $9.99
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+13% Synergy $6.55
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+12% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $13.06
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+23% Synergy $7.23

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $28.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.85
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.24
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+17% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.26
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+14% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+8% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+5% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.56

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+31% Synergy $0.24
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+28% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+28% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+24% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+19% Synergy $0.39
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+15% Synergy $9.04
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.79
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+11% Synergy $13.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $7.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $20.18
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+6% Synergy $5.88
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.20
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+1% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.86
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-6% Synergy $4.89
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-21% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
-25% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler.

Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
The War Doctor Martha Jones The War Doctor // Martha Jones
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor

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