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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
Price tag $0.91

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero
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Playstyle & Strategy

Wizards 51% Cantrips 13% Spellslinger 13% Bounce 2% Card Draw 2%
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Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+23% Synergy $19.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+18% Synergy $63.43
Farewell Farewell
+17% Synergy $6.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $39.16

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 $0.22
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+97% Synergy $3.36
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+95% Synergy $0.59
Portal Manipulator Portal Manipulator
+66% Synergy $1.20
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+65% Synergy $1.37
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+65% Synergy $0.79
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+64% Synergy $0.48
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+63% Synergy $1.83
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+62% Synergy $1.84
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+62% Synergy $0.31
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+49% Synergy $0.24
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+48% Synergy $1.31
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+48% Synergy $0.25
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+48% Synergy $0.29
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+47% Synergy $0.34
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+47% Synergy $0.30
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+47% Synergy $3.51
Vodalian Arcanist Vodalian Arcanist
+33% Synergy $0.18
Academy Journeymage Academy Journeymage
+33% Synergy $0.10
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+33% Synergy $0.28
Karfell Harbinger Karfell Harbinger
+33% Synergy $0.13
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+33% Synergy $0.19
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+32% Synergy $0.26
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+32% Synergy $0.42
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+32% Synergy $0.27
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.34
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+32% Synergy $0.23
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+32% Synergy $0.31
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+32% Synergy $0.59
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+32% Synergy $1.01
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
+32% Synergy $0.24
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+32% Synergy $0.89
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
+32% Synergy $1.43
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+31% Synergy $0.90
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+30% Synergy $8.38
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+29% Synergy $17.36
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+27% Synergy $1.09
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+26% Synergy $0.35
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+25% Synergy $2.21
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+24% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+22% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Unwind Unwind
+95% Synergy $1.69
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+66% Synergy $0.31
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+66% Synergy $0.31
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+65% Synergy $0.77
Consider Consider
+60% Synergy $0.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+53% Synergy $2.09
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+49% Synergy $0.28
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+44% Synergy $1.75
Stream of Unconsciousness Stream of Unconsciousness
+33% Synergy $0.21
True Polymorph True Polymorph
+33% Synergy $0.24
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+33% Synergy $0.74
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+33% Synergy $0.24
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+33% Synergy $0.37
Guiding Bolt Guiding Bolt
+33% Synergy $0.21
Filter Out Filter Out
+32% Synergy $0.27
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+32% Synergy $1.87
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+32% Synergy $0.23
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+32% Synergy $2.57
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+32% Synergy $25.06
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+31% Synergy $2.16
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+31% Synergy $4.08
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+31% Synergy $1.50
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+31% Synergy $0.44
Disallow Disallow
+31% Synergy $1.89
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+30% Synergy $3.26
Rewind Rewind
+29% Synergy $0.46
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+28% Synergy $1.07
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+27% Synergy $0.79
Snap Snap
+26% Synergy $3.78
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+26% Synergy $9.28
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+25% Synergy $9.88
Opt Opt
+22% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.44
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+18% Synergy $0.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $0.56
Swan Song Swan Song
+14% Synergy $10.69
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $0.69
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $4.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.72
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.94
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $3.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-35% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

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

See the Truth See the Truth
+99% Synergy $0.61
Winnowing Winnowing
+98% Synergy $0.31
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+65% Synergy $0.32
Step Through Step Through
+65% Synergy $0.23
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+64% Synergy $6.53
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+63% Synergy $0.30
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+62% Synergy $2.84
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+61% Synergy $3.64
Selective Snare Selective Snare
+33% Synergy $0.08
Peer Pressure Peer Pressure
+33% Synergy $1.54
Talrand's Invocation Talrand's Invocation
+33% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Endeavor Arcane Endeavor
+33% Synergy $0.45
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+33% Synergy $0.24
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+32% Synergy $1.58
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+32% Synergy $1.08
Drawn from Dreams Drawn from Dreams
+32% Synergy $0.30
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+32% Synergy $0.29
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+32% Synergy $0.27
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+32% Synergy $0.33
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+32% Synergy $0.31
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+32% Synergy $5.22
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+32% Synergy $4.60
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+31% Synergy $0.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+30% Synergy $11.93
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+30% Synergy $0.30
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+30% Synergy $5.68
Sleep Sleep
+30% Synergy $0.29
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+29% Synergy $0.29
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.35
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+28% Synergy $0.31
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+26% Synergy $0.40
Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.86
Ponder Ponder
+21% Synergy $3.54
Windfall Windfall
+20% Synergy $6.10
Austere Command Austere Command
+19% Synergy $0.35
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+17% Synergy $6.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+57% Synergy $8.14
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+48% Synergy $0.28
Scroll of the Masters Scroll of the Masters
+33% Synergy $0.22
Campfire Campfire
+32% Synergy $1.11
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+32% Synergy $0.41
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+32% Synergy $6.57
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+32% Synergy $18.64
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+25% Synergy $1.12
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+24% Synergy $6.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

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

Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+48% Synergy $0.26
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+33% Synergy $0.45
Monk Class Monk Class
+32% Synergy $0.39
As Foretold As Foretold
+32% Synergy $1.33
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+30% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+25% Synergy $3.13
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.17

Planeswalkers

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

Narset Transcendent Narset Transcendent
+32% Synergy $8.65

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+31% Synergy $0.76
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+28% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $4.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.34
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $26.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+91% Synergy $0.93
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+38% Synergy $1.04
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+22% Synergy $5.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+15% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+11% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Port Town Port Town
+53% Synergy $0.29
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+38% Synergy $9.01
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+35% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+30% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+27% Synergy $0.11
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+27% Synergy $21.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+25% Synergy $1.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+23% Synergy $0.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+20% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+16% Synergy $7.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.24
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.91
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+11% Synergy $7.07
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+8% Synergy $0.60
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $15.74
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.34
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-32% Synergy $0.28

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