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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Price tag $0.68

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 46% Treasure 22% Storm 9% Combo 4% Control 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan players are trying out in Control decks.

Hex Magic Hex Magic
+45% Synergy $0.75

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.

Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+99% Synergy $0.51
See the Truth See the Truth
+79% Synergy $0.57
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+76% Synergy $0.28
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+64% Synergy $1.09
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+58% Synergy $1.94
Consider Consider
+58% Synergy $0.32
Snap Snap
+56% Synergy $3.65
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+40% Synergy $1.72

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan Control game on their own.

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+17% Synergy $5.39
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $115.22
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+11% Synergy $40.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $134.99
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $18.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $16.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $57.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $69.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+52% Synergy $3.04
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+37% Synergy $36.07
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+37% Synergy $1.43
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+28% Synergy $0.36
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+25% Synergy $29.93
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+25% Synergy $0.24
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+24% Synergy $0.28
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+23% Synergy $0.35
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+19% Synergy $0.29
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+19% Synergy $0.27
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+19% Synergy $2.34
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+19% Synergy $0.28
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+18% Synergy $11.70
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+18% Synergy $25.56
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+17% Synergy $20.53
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+17% Synergy $5.31
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+16% Synergy $1.69
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+15% Synergy $5.84
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+14% Synergy $5.77
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+14% Synergy $7.55
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+13% Synergy $1.39
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+12% Synergy $18.58
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+12% Synergy $20.94
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+12% Synergy $0.29
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+12% Synergy $4.39
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+12% Synergy $0.58
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.32
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $3.75
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.73
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+5% Synergy $1.55
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+5% Synergy $0.59
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-1% Synergy $1.41
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-2% Synergy $0.34
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-4% Synergy $0.50

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan's Control deck ahead.

Reweave Reweave
+59% Synergy $0.58
Remand Remand
+58% Synergy $0.37
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+50% Synergy $6.58
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+48% Synergy $5.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+42% Synergy $6.91
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+42% Synergy $0.32
Seething Song Seething Song
+39% Synergy $12.32
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+38% Synergy $0.31
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+37% Synergy $0.34
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+36% Synergy $0.40
High Tide High Tide
+35% Synergy $1.66
Unwind Unwind
+34% Synergy $0.98
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+34% Synergy $0.40
Energybending Energybending
+32% Synergy $0.23
Banishing Betrayal Banishing Betrayal
+32% Synergy $0.15
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+31% Synergy $2.21
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.73
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+26% Synergy $1.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $57.71
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+22% Synergy $0.20
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+22% Synergy $2.66
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+19% Synergy $0.29
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+19% Synergy $0.18
Gush Gush
+19% Synergy $2.98
Occult Epiphany Occult Epiphany
+19% Synergy $1.16
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+19% Synergy $4.73
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+19% Synergy $69.27
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+18% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+18% Synergy $1.41
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+17% Synergy $0.84
Turnabout Turnabout
+17% Synergy $0.34
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+17% Synergy $0.26
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+17% Synergy $0.31
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+15% Synergy $5.23
Reiterate Reiterate
+14% Synergy $18.91
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.39
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+13% Synergy $0.42
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+13% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+11% Synergy $0.82
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.67
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $2.58
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+8% Synergy $0.49
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.31
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.32
Opt Opt
+6% Synergy $0.23
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $3.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-20% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan.

Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+64% Synergy $0.63
Flow State Flow State
+56% Synergy $1.84
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+52% Synergy $0.16
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+49% Synergy $6.28
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+47% Synergy $2.81
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+44% Synergy $2.73
Stock Up Stock Up
+41% Synergy $1.48
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+39% Synergy $0.23
Careful Study Careful Study
+37% Synergy $4.09
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+36% Synergy $1.18
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+35% Synergy $6.59
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+34% Synergy $4.76
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.46
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+27% Synergy $3.49
Preordain Preordain
+27% Synergy $0.68
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+23% Synergy $0.28
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+22% Synergy $0.23
Petals of Insight Petals of Insight
+19% Synergy $0.26
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+19% Synergy $0.16
You've Been Caught Stealing You've Been Caught Stealing
+19% Synergy $0.24
Void Snare Void Snare
+19% Synergy $0.29
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+19% Synergy $0.24
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+19% Synergy $0.41
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+19% Synergy $0.18
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+19% Synergy $4.17
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+19% Synergy $0.23
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+19% Synergy $0.31
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+18% Synergy $0.56
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+18% Synergy $4.49
Last Chance Last Chance
+18% Synergy $6.01
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+18% Synergy $0.29
Divination Divination
+18% Synergy $0.22
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+18% Synergy $0.19
Banefire Banefire
+18% Synergy $0.88
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+17% Synergy $0.42
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+16% Synergy $1.59
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+16% Synergy $6.52
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+16% Synergy $0.31
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+15% Synergy $0.14
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+15% Synergy $5.00
Twinflame Twinflame
+15% Synergy $1.00
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+14% Synergy $1.23
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+13% Synergy $0.37
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+13% Synergy $0.80
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+11% Synergy $35.68
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+8% Synergy $3.99
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $2.28
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $5.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan Control decks.

The Endstone The Endstone
+24% Synergy $2.99
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+23% Synergy $4.84
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+19% Synergy $1.32
Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+19% Synergy $2.58
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+18% Synergy $2.43
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+15% Synergy $19.99
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $42.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $4.67
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $6.98
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+9% Synergy $13.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan decks.

Omniscience Omniscience
+34% Synergy $6.57
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+19% Synergy $0.42
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+18% Synergy $5.70
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+17% Synergy $14.47
City on Fire City on Fire
+17% Synergy $12.18
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+16% Synergy $6.81

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan's Control game plan.

Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+8% Synergy $13.76

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan Control build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Arcavios Invocation of the Founders Invasion of Arcavios
+19% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan Control decks.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+33% Synergy $1.09
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+22% Synergy $0.86
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+17% Synergy $0.28
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+14% Synergy $0.27
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+11% Synergy $0.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $28.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan's Control strategy.

Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+19% Synergy $34.91
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+18% Synergy $0.39
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+16% Synergy $0.27
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.30
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+12% Synergy $0.45
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+9% Synergy $1.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-33% Synergy $1.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-34% Synergy $0.41

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan's Control decks.

Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+57% Synergy $0.24
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+47% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+42% Synergy $6.91
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+36% Synergy $4.83
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+36% Synergy $0.40
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+36% Synergy $0.79
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+34% Synergy $0.40
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+31% Synergy $0.27
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+24% Synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+21% Synergy $0.15
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+20% Synergy $0.33
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+19% Synergy $7.10
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+17% Synergy $0.31
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+15% Synergy $2.50
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+15% Synergy $5.70
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+14% Synergy $6.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+14% Synergy $1.72
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+14% Synergy $0.45
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+13% Synergy $32.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+12% Synergy $36.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+12% Synergy $57.96
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+11% Synergy $35.68
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+10% Synergy $17.94
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $35.90
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+9% Synergy $10.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $1.11
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $37.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.73
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.37
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+5% Synergy $4.78
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.25
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.30
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-1% Synergy $15.42
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $17.43
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.41
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-14% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan: Control.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Krark, the Thumbless Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Krark, the Thumbless // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Krark, the Thumbless Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Krark, the Thumbless
The Tenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Tenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev

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