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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
Price tag $2.52

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
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
+61% Synergy $3.60

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 $16.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+53% Synergy $40.14
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+40% Synergy $16.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+34% Synergy $54.33
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+33% Synergy $39.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+27% Synergy $72.26
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+17% Synergy $13.85
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $54.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $60.01

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
+74% Synergy $2.27
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+74% Synergy $0.33
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+74% Synergy $0.41
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+72% Synergy $2.65
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+70% Synergy $0.82
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+70% Synergy $0.72
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+70% Synergy $0.51
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+49% Synergy $16.28
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+49% Synergy $0.33
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+49% Synergy $0.21
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+49% Synergy $1.80
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+48% Synergy $6.10
Nameless One Nameless One
+24% Synergy $0.15
Inspired Sprite Inspired Sprite
+24% Synergy $0.21
Teferi's Wavecaster Teferi's Wavecaster
+24% Synergy $0.17
Academy Elite Academy Elite
+24% Synergy $0.24
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+24% Synergy $0.26
Lighthouse Chronologist Lighthouse Chronologist
+24% Synergy $18.53
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+24% Synergy $27.70
Clever Lumimancer Clever Lumimancer
+24% Synergy $0.17
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+24% Synergy $0.84
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+24% Synergy $0.37
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+24% Synergy $0.14
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+24% Synergy $0.19
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+24% Synergy $0.19
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+24% Synergy $0.28
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+24% Synergy $0.25
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+24% Synergy $0.93
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
+24% Synergy $0.15
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+24% Synergy $57.29
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+23% Synergy $0.66
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+23% Synergy $3.00
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+23% Synergy $2.43
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+23% Synergy $0.63
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+23% Synergy $7.67
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+23% Synergy $0.35
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+22% Synergy $0.20
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+22% Synergy $47.63
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+22% Synergy $3.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.27
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+22% Synergy $7.98
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.30
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+21% Synergy $0.64
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+21% Synergy $0.41
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+21% Synergy $0.39
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+20% Synergy $0.30
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+20% Synergy $3.01
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+20% Synergy $0.48
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+19% Synergy $6.26
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+18% Synergy $1.74

Instants

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

Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+74% Synergy $0.26
Unwind Unwind
+70% Synergy $0.97
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+49% Synergy $2.19
High Tide High Tide
+47% Synergy $1.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+43% Synergy $20.32
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+37% Synergy $1.55
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+33% Synergy $56.81
Stream of Unconsciousness Stream of Unconsciousness
+24% Synergy $0.22
Out of Bounds Out of Bounds
+24% Synergy $0.25
Dovin's Dismissal Dovin's Dismissal
+24% Synergy $0.13
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+24% Synergy $0.26
Countermand Countermand
+24% Synergy $0.12
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+24% Synergy $0.13
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+24% Synergy $0.33
Power Sink Power Sink
+24% Synergy $0.15
Spell Burst Spell Burst
+24% Synergy $0.45
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+24% Synergy $0.17
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+24% Synergy $0.47
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+24% Synergy $0.27
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+24% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.92
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+23% Synergy $0.75
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+23% Synergy $0.15
Misdirection Misdirection
+23% Synergy $11.65
Deliberate Deliberate
+23% Synergy $0.20
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+23% Synergy $0.30
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+23% Synergy $1.45
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+22% Synergy $0.41
Disallow Disallow
+22% Synergy $1.73
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+22% Synergy $2.27
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+22% Synergy $5.21
Negate Negate
+22% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+21% Synergy $1.97
Rewind Rewind
+21% Synergy $0.53
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+20% Synergy $1.99
Consider Consider
+20% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $0.69
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+19% Synergy $0.96
Snap Snap
+18% Synergy $3.46
Render Silent Render Silent
+17% Synergy $2.14
Silence Silence
+17% Synergy $10.59
Pongify Pongify
+16% Synergy $1.54
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+16% Synergy $7.99
Opt Opt
+15% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Step Through Step Through
+73% Synergy $0.26
Preordain Preordain
+65% Synergy $0.47
Ponder Ponder
+63% Synergy $1.84
See the Truth See the Truth
+49% Synergy $0.53
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+46% Synergy $1.51
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+45% Synergy $3.82
Jace's Ruse Jace's Ruse
+24% Synergy $0.15
Petals of Insight Petals of Insight
+24% Synergy $0.23
Jace's Triumph Jace's Triumph
+24% Synergy $0.19
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+24% Synergy $0.77
Unexplained Vision Unexplained Vision
+24% Synergy $0.09
Stick Together Stick Together
+24% Synergy $0.32
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+24% Synergy $0.16
Pore Over the Pages Pore Over the Pages
+24% Synergy $0.19
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+24% Synergy $1.66
Portent Portent
+24% Synergy $0.35
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+24% Synergy $0.27
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+24% Synergy $0.29
Lunar Insight Lunar Insight
+24% Synergy $0.21
Divination Divination
+24% Synergy $0.21
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+24% Synergy $0.26
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+24% Synergy $1.41
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+23% Synergy $12.61
Tamiyo's Epiphany Tamiyo's Epiphany
+23% Synergy $0.13
Foresee Foresee
+23% Synergy $0.30
Fascination Fascination
+23% Synergy $0.31
Time Warp Time Warp
+23% Synergy $7.44
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+23% Synergy $3.62
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+22% Synergy $0.33
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+22% Synergy $0.28
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+22% Synergy $3.44
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+22% Synergy $0.26
Prosperity Prosperity
+22% Synergy $5.69
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+21% Synergy $0.27
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+21% Synergy $6.25
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+21% Synergy $0.35
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+20% Synergy $0.32
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+20% Synergy $0.34
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+19% Synergy $11.89
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $38.15
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+18% Synergy $3.58
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.32
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+11% Synergy $0.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+9% Synergy $3.56
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+41% Synergy $5.28
Relic Amulet Relic Amulet
+24% Synergy $0.09
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+24% Synergy $0.43
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+24% Synergy $0.43
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+24% Synergy $3.81
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+24% Synergy $1.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+68% Synergy $2.47
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+49% Synergy $0.49
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+48% Synergy $0.49
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+48% Synergy $1.15
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+24% Synergy $0.27
Betrayal Betrayal
+24% Synergy $0.28
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+23% Synergy $0.54
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+23% Synergy $0.32
Omniscience Omniscience
+22% Synergy $6.53
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+21% Synergy $4.51
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+21% Synergy $1.16
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+18% Synergy $4.99
Land Tax Land Tax
+16% Synergy $13.48
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+0% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Arcane Strategist Jace, Arcane Strategist
+49% Synergy $1.13
Elminster Elminster
+49% Synergy $1.15
Teferi, Timeless Voyager Teferi, Timeless Voyager
+24% Synergy $1.34
Dovin, Architect of Law Dovin, Architect of Law
+24% Synergy $0.85
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+24% Synergy $17.83
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+22% Synergy $2.11
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+22% Synergy $5.69
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+20% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+32% Synergy $1.09
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+22% Synergy $0.51
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+21% Synergy $7.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $4.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.70
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-6% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+35% Synergy $0.31
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+23% Synergy $0.18
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+22% Synergy $0.41
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+22% Synergy $0.28
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+22% Synergy $9.03
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+20% Synergy $1.99
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $38.15
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+18% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+11% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.33
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+6% Synergy $9.81
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.54
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+1% Synergy $8.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.03
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-10% Synergy $0.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-14% Synergy $17.77
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-15% Synergy $5.65
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-15% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-35% Synergy $0.34

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
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
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
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
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Inspiring Leader Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Inspiring Leader
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 Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
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

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