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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan: Control
Price tag $0.62

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan
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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.

Banishing Betrayal Banishing Betrayal
+49% Synergy $0.13
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+42% Synergy $1.16
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+41% Synergy $0.73
Flow State Flow State
+39% Synergy $3.49

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
+79% Synergy $0.49
See the Truth See the Truth
+79% Synergy $0.55
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+76% Synergy $0.23
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+64% Synergy $0.87
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+57% Synergy $0.51
Consider Consider
+56% Synergy $0.30
Snap Snap
+56% Synergy $3.66
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+40% Synergy $1.43

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 $5.12
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+11% Synergy $41.60
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $101.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $125.34
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $14.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $56.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $17.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+56% Synergy $1.92
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+52% Synergy $2.61
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+38% Synergy $36.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+25% Synergy $32.35
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+24% Synergy $0.19
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+24% Synergy $0.37
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+23% Synergy $0.35
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+20% Synergy $0.22
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+19% Synergy $2.35
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+19% Synergy $0.27
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+18% Synergy $2.27
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+18% Synergy $18.79
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+18% Synergy $26.55
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+17% Synergy $4.77
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+16% Synergy $5.69
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+16% Synergy $1.41
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+14% Synergy $6.23
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+13% Synergy $7.71
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+12% Synergy $16.96
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+12% Synergy $26.68
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+12% Synergy $0.97
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+12% Synergy $4.38
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+11% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $3.20
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.42
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+5% Synergy $0.76
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+5% Synergy $0.52
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-1% Synergy $2.10
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-3% Synergy $0.30
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-5% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Reweave Reweave
+60% Synergy $0.56
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+50% Synergy $5.64
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+49% Synergy $11.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+43% Synergy $7.11
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+42% Synergy $0.22
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+42% Synergy $0.31
Seething Song Seething Song
+40% Synergy $10.59
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+38% Synergy $5.74
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+38% Synergy $0.33
Remand Remand
+38% Synergy $0.39
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+37% Synergy $0.33
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+36% Synergy $0.38
High Tide High Tide
+36% Synergy $1.21
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+34% Synergy $0.42
Unwind Unwind
+34% Synergy $1.02
Energybending Energybending
+33% Synergy $0.34
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+31% Synergy $2.54
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $52.75
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+23% Synergy $4.19
Fry Fry
+20% Synergy $0.14
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+20% Synergy $0.15
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+20% Synergy $0.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+19% Synergy $68.53
Gush Gush
+19% Synergy $2.88
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+19% Synergy $4.03
Occult Epiphany Occult Epiphany
+19% Synergy $1.11
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+18% Synergy $0.18
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+18% Synergy $0.38
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+18% Synergy $0.75
Turnabout Turnabout
+18% Synergy $0.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+17% Synergy $1.43
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+17% Synergy $0.26
Big Score Big Score
+15% Synergy $0.60
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+15% Synergy $7.84
Reiterate Reiterate
+14% Synergy $17.60
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+14% Synergy $0.46
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+13% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+11% Synergy $3.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.46
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $1.88
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.43
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+8% Synergy $0.42
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.28
Opt Opt
+5% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-21% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

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

Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+65% Synergy $1.06
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+53% Synergy $0.28
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+50% Synergy $5.80
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+47% Synergy $1.79
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+47% Synergy $3.76
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+43% Synergy $1.06
Stock Up Stock Up
+43% Synergy $2.61
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+39% Synergy $0.15
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+37% Synergy $1.23
Careful Study Careful Study
+37% Synergy $4.92
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+35% Synergy $5.74
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+35% Synergy $0.73
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+34% Synergy $3.39
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
+26% Synergy $0.66
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+24% Synergy $0.30
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+23% Synergy $0.20
Void Snare Void Snare
+20% Synergy $0.31
Petals of Insight Petals of Insight
+20% Synergy $0.15
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+20% Synergy $0.27
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+20% Synergy $0.21
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+20% Synergy $0.60
You've Been Caught Stealing You've Been Caught Stealing
+20% Synergy $0.26
Burn from Within Burn from Within
+20% Synergy $0.29
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+19% Synergy $5.96
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+19% Synergy $3.33
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+19% Synergy $0.16
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+19% Synergy $0.30
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+19% Synergy $0.53
Divination Divination
+19% Synergy $0.22
Last Chance Last Chance
+19% Synergy $4.02
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+19% Synergy $0.26
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+19% Synergy $0.32
Banefire Banefire
+18% Synergy $0.80
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+18% Synergy $0.28
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+17% Synergy $0.66
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+17% Synergy $12.29
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+17% Synergy $0.46
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+16% Synergy $0.27
Twinflame Twinflame
+16% Synergy $0.86
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+15% Synergy $5.62
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+14% Synergy $1.14
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+13% Synergy $0.38
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+13% Synergy $0.51
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+11% Synergy $35.07
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+8% Synergy $4.54
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+6% Synergy $0.23
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $2.00
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.21

Utility Artifacts

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

The Endstone The Endstone
+24% Synergy $1.97
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+23% Synergy $5.45
Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+19% Synergy $2.34
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+19% Synergy $1.18
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+18% Synergy $2.25
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+15% Synergy $23.88
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+13% Synergy $47.01
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $6.10
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+10% Synergy $12.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

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

Omniscience Omniscience
+35% Synergy $5.82
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+20% Synergy $0.53
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+19% Synergy $6.87
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+19% Synergy $1.19
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+18% Synergy $16.57
City on Fire City on Fire
+17% Synergy $12.82
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+17% Synergy $8.51
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+13% Synergy $7.10

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+8% Synergy $16.33

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+34% Synergy $0.85
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+23% Synergy $0.37
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+17% Synergy $0.27
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+15% Synergy $0.24
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+14% Synergy $0.32
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+11% Synergy $0.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $31.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+19% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+19% Synergy $36.46
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+17% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.36
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $2.01
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+43% Synergy $7.11
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+36% Synergy $4.80
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+36% Synergy $0.38
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+36% Synergy $0.85
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+35% Synergy $0.73
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+34% Synergy $0.42
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+31% Synergy $0.29
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+25% Synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+22% Synergy $0.17
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+20% Synergy $0.33
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+19% Synergy $6.48
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+18% Synergy $2.08
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+17% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+14% Synergy $5.82
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+14% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $39.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+13% Synergy $48.66
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+13% Synergy $33.09
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+11% Synergy $11.18
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+11% Synergy $35.07
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+11% Synergy $15.90
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+10% Synergy $36.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $1.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $38.66
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.24
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+5% Synergy $5.83
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.31
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-1% Synergy $16.38
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $15.42
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.39
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-17% 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
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
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
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
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
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
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
Kylox, Visionary Inventor Kylox, Visionary Inventor
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
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths

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