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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Price tag $7.50

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Wizards 27% cEDH 18% Spellslinger 18% Cantrips 9% Combo 9% Control 9% Midrange 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4228 Current Rank
#3998 Last Month

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

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

Entomb Entomb
+59% Synergy $15.82
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+54% Synergy $3.89
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+52% Synergy $12.94
Reanimate Reanimate
+51% Synergy $5.14
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+50% Synergy $0.27
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+49% Synergy $3.27
Careful Study Careful Study
+45% Synergy $1.85
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+44% Synergy $11.08
Swan Song Swan Song
+42% Synergy $8.03
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+41% Synergy $18.91

Top Cards

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

Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+41% Synergy $23.01
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+41% Synergy $7.66
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+40% Synergy $10.83
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+37% Synergy $8.45
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+37% Synergy $51.18
Snap Snap
+36% Synergy $2.17
Force of Will Force of Will
+35% Synergy $61.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+34% Synergy $46.53
Windfall Windfall
+33% Synergy $4.82
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+26% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+57% Synergy $19.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+51% Synergy $95.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+47% Synergy $42.02
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+45% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+42% Synergy $59.87
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+42% Synergy $669.19
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+41% Synergy $49.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+39% Synergy $103.74
The One Ring The One Ring
+39% Synergy $82.60
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+37% Synergy $15.45

Creatures

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

Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+42% Synergy $2.97
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+33% Synergy $0.35
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+33% Synergy $0.32
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+32% Synergy $31.96
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+30% Synergy $24.97
Overeager Apprentice Overeager Apprentice
+27% Synergy $0.39
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+27% Synergy $0.05
Scholar of the Ages Scholar of the Ages
+26% Synergy $0.12
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+26% Synergy $0.42
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+25% Synergy $0.64
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+25% Synergy $16.98
Soul Diviner Soul Diviner
+25% Synergy $0.40
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+21% Synergy $8.41
Voidmage Prodigy Voidmage Prodigy
+20% Synergy $1.69
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+20% Synergy $0.14
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+20% Synergy $0.12
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+20% Synergy $11.55
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+20% Synergy $0.85
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+19% Synergy $0.87
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+18% Synergy $0.39
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+18% Synergy $2.91
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+17% Synergy $2.63
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+16% Synergy $0.11
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+16% Synergy $1.20

Instants

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

Sacrifice Sacrifice
+39% Synergy $9.22
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+35% Synergy $8.20
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+34% Synergy $14.92
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+34% Synergy $0.19
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+33% Synergy $9.24
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+31% Synergy $3.84
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+28% Synergy $16.57
Darkblast Darkblast
+27% Synergy $0.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+22% Synergy $7.87
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+22% Synergy $12.66
Rouse Rouse
+20% Synergy $0.15
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+19% Synergy $12.54
High Tide High Tide
+18% Synergy $1.22
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+17% Synergy $2.43
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+16% Synergy $10.55
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+16% Synergy $13.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+15% Synergy $0.44
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $6.62
Dispel Dispel
+13% Synergy $0.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $44.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.82
Counterspell Counterspell
-36% Synergy $1.25

Sorceries

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

Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+37% Synergy $2.34
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+33% Synergy $119.32
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+31% Synergy $5.02
Unearth Unearth
+30% Synergy $0.45
Persist Persist
+28% Synergy $2.34
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+26% Synergy $0.29
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+24% Synergy $14.59
Ponder Ponder
+23% Synergy $1.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+21% Synergy $5.54
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+17% Synergy $0.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $26.07
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.72
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+10% Synergy $8.16
Victimize Victimize
+7% Synergy $0.44
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-11% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+20% Synergy $0.95

Enchantments

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

Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+33% Synergy $0.45
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+21% Synergy $3.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.35

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+41% Synergy $18.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+26% Synergy $49.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+22% Synergy $49.50
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $41.89
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+21% Synergy $19.45
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+18% Synergy $1.81
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+14% Synergy $0.19
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $25.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $7.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+72% Synergy $1.21
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+59% Synergy $0.60
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+36% Synergy $173.92
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+34% Synergy $77.64
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+33% Synergy $0.12
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+33% Synergy $9.14
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+32% Synergy $26.29
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+15% Synergy $39.82
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
0% Synergy $0.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.52
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-30% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Underground Sea Underground Sea
+40% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+38% Synergy $13.64
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+38% Synergy $23.61
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+38% Synergy $24.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+37% Synergy $13.93
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+36% Synergy $16.75
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+34% Synergy $40.36
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+34% Synergy $23.97
City of Brass City of Brass
+33% Synergy $18.89
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+33% Synergy $0.30
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+32% Synergy $20.83
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+31% Synergy $27.41
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+31% Synergy $6.76
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+28% Synergy $7.60
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+23% Synergy $15.70
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+22% Synergy $20.95
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+13% Synergy $0.18
Underground River Underground River
+9% Synergy $0.87
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.03
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.27
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+6% Synergy $2.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.30
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+4% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-1% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.15
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-20% Synergy $5.02
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-21% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-22% Synergy $0.19
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-24% Synergy $1.44

Similar Commanders

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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Sword Coast Sailor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Shadow Thieves Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Alora, Merry Thief Scion of Halaster Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Viconia, Drow Apostate Candlekeep Sage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dungeon Delver Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dungeon Delver
Viconia, Drow Apostate Feywild Visitor Viconia, Drow Apostate // Feywild Visitor
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Sword Coast Sailor Viconia, Drow Apostate // Sword Coast Sailor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Francisco, Fowl Marauder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer

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