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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
Price tag $0.97

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 Spellslinger builds — cards that lean hardest into the Spellslinger theme.

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+97% Synergy $3.04

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+18% Synergy $1.44
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+18% Synergy $14.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+17% Synergy $134.99
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+15% Synergy $18.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $57.26
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $6.08
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

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

Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+99% Synergy $0.29
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+74% Synergy $1.43
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+73% Synergy $0.58
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+70% Synergy $0.59
Academy Journeymage Academy Journeymage
+49% Synergy $0.07
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+49% Synergy $0.28
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+49% Synergy $0.26
Portal Manipulator Portal Manipulator
+49% Synergy $1.59
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+49% Synergy $0.26
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+48% Synergy $0.27
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+48% Synergy $0.22
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+48% Synergy $1.28
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+48% Synergy $0.46
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+48% Synergy $0.35
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+48% Synergy $0.99
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+47% Synergy $0.33
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+47% Synergy $3.75
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+47% Synergy $1.39
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+45% Synergy $1.55
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+45% Synergy $0.31
Aberrant Researcher Perfected Form Aberrant Researcher
+24% Synergy $0.13
Vodalian Arcanist Vodalian Arcanist
+24% Synergy $0.20
Magus of the Disk Magus of the Disk
+24% Synergy $0.32
Academy Elite Academy Elite
+24% Synergy $0.23
Aberrant Mind Sorcerer Aberrant Mind Sorcerer
+24% Synergy $0.23
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+24% Synergy $0.29
Karfell Harbinger Karfell Harbinger
+24% Synergy $0.13
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+24% Synergy $0.40
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+24% Synergy $0.28
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+24% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.34
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+24% Synergy $0.28
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+24% Synergy $0.22
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+24% Synergy $0.30
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+24% Synergy $0.36
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+24% Synergy $0.65
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+24% Synergy $1.02
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
+24% Synergy $0.22
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+24% Synergy $79.70
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+24% Synergy $0.72
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
+23% Synergy $1.64
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+23% Synergy $3.98
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+22% Synergy $8.44
Elite Guardmage Elite Guardmage
+22% Synergy $0.25
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+21% Synergy $5.44
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+21% Synergy $17.04
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+18% Synergy $1.12
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+18% Synergy $0.48
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+17% Synergy $2.52
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+14% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+74% Synergy $0.32
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+73% Synergy $0.84
Unwind Unwind
+70% Synergy $0.98
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+49% Synergy $0.30
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+49% Synergy $0.44
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+49% Synergy $0.22
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+49% Synergy $2.20
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+48% Synergy $1.88
Consider Consider
+44% Synergy $0.32
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+44% Synergy $2.16
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+37% Synergy $1.94
Stream of Unconsciousness Stream of Unconsciousness
+24% Synergy $0.23
Allay Allay
+24% Synergy $0.15
True Polymorph True Polymorph
+24% Synergy $0.27
Afterlife Afterlife
+24% Synergy $0.19
Fated Retribution Fated Retribution
+24% Synergy $0.30
Clash of Wills Clash of Wills
+24% Synergy $0.16
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+24% Synergy $0.65
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+24% Synergy $0.19
Anticognition Anticognition
+24% Synergy $0.22
Guiding Bolt Guiding Bolt
+24% Synergy $0.22
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+24% Synergy $3.55
Filter Out Filter Out
+24% Synergy $0.35
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+24% Synergy $2.63
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+23% Synergy $28.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+23% Synergy $1.67
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+23% Synergy $3.10
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+23% Synergy $4.58
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+22% Synergy $1.59
Disallow Disallow
+22% Synergy $1.80
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+22% Synergy $0.70
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+21% Synergy $2.73
Counterspell Counterspell
+21% Synergy $3.32
Rewind Rewind
+20% Synergy $0.55
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+20% Synergy $2.21
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+20% Synergy $1.69
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+19% Synergy $1.20
Snap Snap
+18% Synergy $3.65
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+18% Synergy $20.92
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+17% Synergy $8.86
Opt Opt
+15% Synergy $0.23
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.73
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+10% Synergy $3.86
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $57.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.41
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $11.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $3.83
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-43% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

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

Winnowing Winnowing
+98% Synergy $0.37
See the Truth See the Truth
+74% Synergy $0.57
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+49% Synergy $0.25
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+49% Synergy $0.25
Step Through Step Through
+48% Synergy $0.26
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+47% Synergy $6.59
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+46% Synergy $0.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+46% Synergy $2.73
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+45% Synergy $0.33
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+45% Synergy $3.49
Austere Command Austere Command
+36% Synergy $0.40
Selective Snare Selective Snare
+24% Synergy $0.07
Laquatus's Creativity Laquatus's Creativity
+24% Synergy $0.33
Peer Pressure Peer Pressure
+24% Synergy $1.65
Callous Dismissal Callous Dismissal
+24% Synergy $0.18
Talrand's Invocation Talrand's Invocation
+24% Synergy $0.15
Clutch of Currents Clutch of Currents
+24% Synergy $0.09
Arcane Endeavor Arcane Endeavor
+24% Synergy $0.43
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+24% Synergy $4.90
Acquire Acquire
+24% Synergy $3.14
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+24% Synergy $4.14
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+24% Synergy $1.35
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+24% Synergy $0.45
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+24% Synergy $2.66
Drawn from Dreams Drawn from Dreams
+24% Synergy $0.30
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+24% Synergy $0.24
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+24% Synergy $0.31
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+24% Synergy $0.33
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+24% Synergy $0.27
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+24% Synergy $0.56
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+24% Synergy $0.28
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+24% Synergy $9.76
Bribery Bribery
+24% Synergy $6.49
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+24% Synergy $5.96
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+23% Synergy $3.94
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+22% Synergy $0.32
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+22% Synergy $3.33
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+22% Synergy $10.94
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+22% Synergy $0.32
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+22% Synergy $1.33
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+22% Synergy $4.76
Sleep Sleep
+21% Synergy $0.27
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+20% Synergy $0.36
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+20% Synergy $0.23
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.36
Preordain Preordain
+15% Synergy $0.68
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $2.28
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $5.05
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+9% Synergy $7.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+48% Synergy $0.29
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+40% Synergy $6.98
Scroll of the Masters Scroll of the Masters
+24% Synergy $0.19
Campfire Campfire
+24% Synergy $0.87
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+24% Synergy $21.50
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+24% Synergy $11.14
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+24% Synergy $0.42
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+24% Synergy $9.17
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+20% Synergy $2.74
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+17% Synergy $1.18
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+16% Synergy $5.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+48% Synergy $0.27
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+24% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+24% Synergy $0.35
Monk Class Monk Class
+23% Synergy $0.36
As Foretold As Foretold
+23% Synergy $1.71
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+22% Synergy $1.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $3.26
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.54

Planeswalkers

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

Narset Transcendent Narset Transcendent
+24% Synergy $9.01
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+21% Synergy $5.00
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+14% Synergy $7.13

Utility Lands

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

Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+24% Synergy $0.38
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+23% Synergy $3.23
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+22% Synergy $0.75
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+22% Synergy $0.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+20% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $28.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+92% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.89
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $5.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-5% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+47% Synergy $7.91
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+36% Synergy $0.31
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+34% Synergy $5.87
Port Town Port Town
+28% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+25% Synergy $6.71
Base Camp Base Camp
+24% Synergy $0.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+22% Synergy $1.33
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+18% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+14% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.23
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $18.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.44
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.23
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.37
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+2% Synergy $6.45
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+0% Synergy $4.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.97
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-40% Synergy $0.20

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
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
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
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius

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