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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero: Cantrips
Price tag $8.11

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero
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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Wizards 51% Cantrips 13% Spellslinger 13% Bounce 2% Card Draw 2%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero's Cantrips builds — cards that lean hardest into the Cantrips theme.

Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+62% Synergy $3.25

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero Cantrips game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+62% Synergy $17.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+53% Synergy $41.26
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+40% Synergy $17.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+35% Synergy $56.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+33% Synergy $36.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+27% Synergy $69.44
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+18% Synergy $14.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $51.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Cantrips plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+75% Synergy $2.35
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+74% Synergy $0.28
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+74% Synergy $0.53
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+72% Synergy $2.61
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+71% Synergy $0.52
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+71% Synergy $0.78
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+70% Synergy $0.76
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+50% Synergy $19.27
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+50% Synergy $0.29
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+49% Synergy $0.28
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+49% Synergy $1.92
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+48% Synergy $5.98
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+25% Synergy $0.37
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+25% Synergy $0.23
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+25% Synergy $0.83
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+25% Synergy $0.11
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+25% Synergy $0.22
Clever Lumimancer Clever Lumimancer
+25% Synergy $0.18
Lighthouse Chronologist Lighthouse Chronologist
+25% Synergy $15.67
Teferi's Wavecaster Teferi's Wavecaster
+25% Synergy $0.17
Academy Elite Academy Elite
+25% Synergy $0.19
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+25% Synergy $27.36
Nameless One Nameless One
+25% Synergy $0.14
Inspired Sprite Inspired Sprite
+25% Synergy $0.18
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+24% Synergy $2.90
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+24% Synergy $2.15
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+24% Synergy $0.12
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
+24% Synergy $0.14
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+24% Synergy $0.86
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+24% Synergy $0.22
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+24% Synergy $0.97
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+24% Synergy $59.10
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+24% Synergy $0.39
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+23% Synergy $3.20
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+23% Synergy $52.17
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+23% Synergy $0.48
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+23% Synergy $8.40
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+23% Synergy $0.36
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+23% Synergy $0.27
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+22% Synergy $0.27
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.32
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+22% Synergy $4.68
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+22% Synergy $0.47
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+21% Synergy $0.26
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+21% Synergy $0.51
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+21% Synergy $0.50
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+21% Synergy $0.25
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+20% Synergy $2.13
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+20% Synergy $6.74
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+18% Synergy $2.24

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero's Cantrips deck ahead.

Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+75% Synergy $0.30
Unwind Unwind
+71% Synergy $1.02
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+49% Synergy $1.71
High Tide High Tide
+47% Synergy $1.21
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+44% Synergy $21.48
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+38% Synergy $0.51
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+34% Synergy $52.75
Spell Burst Spell Burst
+25% Synergy $0.40
Power Sink Power Sink
+25% Synergy $0.10
Out of Bounds Out of Bounds
+25% Synergy $0.25
Countermand Countermand
+25% Synergy $0.13
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+25% Synergy $0.22
Dovin's Dismissal Dovin's Dismissal
+25% Synergy $0.12
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+25% Synergy $0.14
Stream of Unconsciousness Stream of Unconsciousness
+25% Synergy $0.22
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+25% Synergy $0.48
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+25% Synergy $0.31
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+25% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.46
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+24% Synergy $0.29
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+24% Synergy $0.25
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+24% Synergy $0.75
Misdirection Misdirection
+24% Synergy $10.60
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+24% Synergy $0.11
Deliberate Deliberate
+23% Synergy $0.16
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+23% Synergy $0.70
Disallow Disallow
+23% Synergy $1.51
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+23% Synergy $0.42
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+23% Synergy $3.24
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+23% Synergy $0.70
Negate Negate
+22% Synergy $0.14
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+22% Synergy $4.85
Rewind Rewind
+21% Synergy $0.41
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+21% Synergy $1.64
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+21% Synergy $2.54
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+20% Synergy $0.60
Consider Consider
+20% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $1.62
Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $3.66
Render Silent Render Silent
+18% Synergy $2.02
Pongify Pongify
+17% Synergy $1.98
Silence Silence
+17% Synergy $8.45
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+16% Synergy $7.09
Opt Opt
+16% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.44
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.05
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Cantrips game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero.

Step Through Step Through
+74% Synergy $0.21
Preordain Preordain
+66% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+64% Synergy $2.00
See the Truth See the Truth
+49% Synergy $0.55
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+47% Synergy $1.06
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+45% Synergy $3.76
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+25% Synergy $0.37
Petals of Insight Petals of Insight
+25% Synergy $0.15
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+25% Synergy $0.27
Stick Together Stick Together
+25% Synergy $0.32
Pore Over the Pages Pore Over the Pages
+25% Synergy $0.17
Jace's Ruse Jace's Ruse
+25% Synergy $0.15
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+25% Synergy $2.03
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+25% Synergy $0.87
Unexplained Vision Unexplained Vision
+25% Synergy $0.07
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+25% Synergy $0.17
Jace's Triumph Jace's Triumph
+25% Synergy $0.17
Portent Portent
+25% Synergy $0.33
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+24% Synergy $0.29
Divination Divination
+24% Synergy $0.22
Foresee Foresee
+24% Synergy $0.29
Tamiyo's Epiphany Tamiyo's Epiphany
+24% Synergy $0.15
Lunar Insight Lunar Insight
+24% Synergy $0.15
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+24% Synergy $12.89
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+24% Synergy $0.58
Fascination Fascination
+23% Synergy $0.33
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+23% Synergy $5.28
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+23% Synergy $0.21
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+23% Synergy $0.23
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+23% Synergy $3.27
Time Warp Time Warp
+23% Synergy $14.06
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+22% Synergy $0.28
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+22% Synergy $0.32
Prosperity Prosperity
+22% Synergy $8.79
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+22% Synergy $7.28
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+21% Synergy $0.35
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+21% Synergy $0.36
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+20% Synergy $12.29
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+20% Synergy $0.36
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+19% Synergy $3.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $35.07
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+12% Synergy $0.28
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+10% Synergy $5.75
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $2.91

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero Cantrips decks.

Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+42% Synergy $6.10
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+25% Synergy $0.46
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+25% Synergy $3.93
Relic Amulet Relic Amulet
+25% Synergy $0.08
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+25% Synergy $0.52
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+24% Synergy $1.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Cantrips strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero decks.

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+68% Synergy $2.82
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+50% Synergy $0.53
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+49% Synergy $0.57
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+48% Synergy $0.77
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+25% Synergy $0.34
Betrayal Betrayal
+24% Synergy $0.30
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+24% Synergy $0.54
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+24% Synergy $0.35
Omniscience Omniscience
+23% Synergy $5.82
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+22% Synergy $5.83
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+21% Synergy $1.54
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+18% Synergy $3.91
Land Tax Land Tax
+16% Synergy $13.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero's Cantrips game plan.

Jace, Arcane Strategist Jace, Arcane Strategist
+50% Synergy $1.04
Elminster Elminster
+50% Synergy $1.36
Teferi, Timeless Voyager Teferi, Timeless Voyager
+25% Synergy $1.32
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+24% Synergy $17.51
Dovin, Architect of Law Dovin, Architect of Law
+24% Synergy $0.81
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+23% Synergy $1.85
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+22% Synergy $6.18
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+21% Synergy $10.01

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero Cantrips decks.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+33% Synergy $0.85
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.63
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+22% Synergy $6.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero's Cantrips strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $4.11
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.60
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero's Cantrips decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.32
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+23% Synergy $9.28
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+23% Synergy $0.22
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+23% Synergy $0.42
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+23% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+21% Synergy $1.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $35.07
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+19% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+12% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.39
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+7% Synergy $11.43
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.52
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+2% Synergy $8.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.52
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-11% Synergy $0.32
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-14% Synergy $18.75
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-15% Synergy $5.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-16% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero: Cantrips.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Sword Coast Sailor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Sword Coast Sailor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Krark, the Thumbless Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Krark, the Thumbless
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Noble Heritage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Noble Heritage
The Second Doctor Jo Grant The Second Doctor // Jo Grant
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Flaming Fist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Flaming Fist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Prava of the Steel Legion Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Prava of the Steel Legion // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Radiant, Serra Archangel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Radiant, Serra Archangel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Alora, Merry Thief Folk Hero Alora, Merry Thief // Folk Hero
Alora, Merry Thief Inspiring Leader Alora, Merry Thief // Inspiring Leader
Alora, Merry Thief Noble Heritage Alora, Merry Thief // Noble Heritage
Alora, Merry Thief Veteran Soldier Alora, Merry Thief // Veteran Soldier
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Siani, Eye of the Storm Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Prava of the Steel Legion Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Radiant, Serra Archangel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Second Doctor Barbara Wright The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright

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