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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander
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Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 50% Combo 17% Self-Mill 17% Tempo 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander's abilities and overall game plan.

Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+67% Synergy $0.32
See the Truth See the Truth
+66% Synergy $0.49
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+65% Synergy $0.77
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+60% Synergy $4.90
Invigorate Invigorate
+53% Synergy $0.30
Consider Consider
+52% Synergy $0.38
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+48% Synergy $0.20
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+44% Synergy $3.38
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+43% Synergy $1.93
Larger Than Life Larger Than Life
+40% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander decks.

Wild Defiance Wild Defiance
+40% Synergy $0.54
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+38% Synergy $1.26
Farseek Farseek
+37% Synergy $0.49
Harrow Harrow
+35% Synergy $0.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+32% Synergy $0.41
Three Visits Three Visits
+30% Synergy $5.83
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+22% Synergy $0.18
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.62
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.59
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.86

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $44.75

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+40% Synergy $0.26
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+40% Synergy $0.46
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
+39% Synergy $0.34
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+33% Synergy $0.41
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+33% Synergy $0.10
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+33% Synergy $1.93
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+32% Synergy $0.40
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+27% Synergy $0.21
Stormwing Entity Stormwing Entity
+27% Synergy $0.18
Rootcoil Creeper Rootcoil Creeper
+26% Synergy $0.14
Dragonsguard Elite Dragonsguard Elite
+20% Synergy $0.08
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+20% Synergy $0.19
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+20% Synergy $0.34
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+19% Synergy $0.53
Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios Journey to the Oracle Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios
+19% Synergy $0.46
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+19% Synergy $0.37
Venerated Rotpriest Venerated Rotpriest
+18% Synergy $0.96
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+9% Synergy $3.79
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy $0.24
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.48

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander safe.

Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+40% Synergy $3.65
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+40% Synergy $0.04
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+35% Synergy $0.59
Resculpt Resculpt
+33% Synergy $0.26
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+33% Synergy $0.10
Opt Opt
+32% Synergy $0.11
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+32% Synergy $0.48
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+27% Synergy $0.21
Predator's Strike Predator's Strike
+27% Synergy $0.11
Might of Oaks Might of Oaks
+27% Synergy $0.36
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+27% Synergy $0.11
Become Immense Become Immense
+27% Synergy $0.16
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+26% Synergy $1.23
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+24% Synergy $0.83
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.12
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+24% Synergy $0.90
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+22% Synergy $0.81
Groundswell Groundswell
+20% Synergy $0.33
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+20% Synergy $0.15
Berserk Berserk
+20% Synergy $17.20
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+19% Synergy $1.33
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+19% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+17% Synergy $0.42
Snap Snap
+16% Synergy $2.28
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+9% Synergy $0.09
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $1.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander's game plan and control the board.

Ponder Ponder
+33% Synergy $1.70
Scale Up Scale Up
+33% Synergy $0.54
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+32% Synergy $1.46
Tower Above Tower Above
+27% Synergy $0.26
Manifold Insights Manifold Insights
+27% Synergy $0.72
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+26% Synergy $0.56
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+26% Synergy $0.07
Careful Study Careful Study
+26% Synergy $1.60
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+25% Synergy $0.30
Preordain Preordain
+24% Synergy $0.58
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+24% Synergy $0.83
Phytoburst Phytoburst
+20% Synergy $0.16
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+20% Synergy $0.38
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+17% Synergy $2.66
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+16% Synergy $0.24
Regrowth Regrowth
+16% Synergy $0.38
Windfall Windfall
+16% Synergy $4.12
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+14% Synergy $0.19
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+12% Synergy $0.62
Explore Explore
+7% Synergy $9.95
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+2% Synergy $1.90

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+26% Synergy $0.35

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Font of Magic Font of Magic
+33% Synergy $0.29
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+31% Synergy $0.34
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+26% Synergy $0.12
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+16% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+34% Synergy $1.64
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+13% Synergy $0.10

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+50% Synergy $0.16
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+30% Synergy $0.47
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+11% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+1% Synergy $0.11
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.93
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-12% Synergy $0.29
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-13% Synergy $0.86
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-16% Synergy $0.55
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-17% Synergy $6.49
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.15
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-31% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cloakwood Hermit Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Raised by Giants Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Cecily, Haunted Mage Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Cecily, Haunted Mage // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix

Other Available Backgrounds

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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