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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $0.78

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 67% Spellslinger 23% Cantrips 4% Cats 2% Lifegain 2%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader Lifegain game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+84% Synergy $48.18
Farewell Farewell
+83% Synergy $6.08
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+78% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $69.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+76% Synergy $61.19

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+98% Synergy $1.91
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+97% Synergy $8.44
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+96% Synergy $4.79
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+95% Synergy $0.59
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+94% Synergy $4.86
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+92% Synergy $3.06
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+92% Synergy $1.49
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+91% Synergy $1.63
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+91% Synergy $0.57
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+77% Synergy $57.59

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader's Lifegain deck ahead.

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+99% Synergy $1.23
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+99% Synergy $0.31
Holy Day Holy Day
+99% Synergy $0.56
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+98% Synergy $3.72
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+98% Synergy $4.52
Impulse Impulse
+98% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
+94% Synergy $0.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+92% Synergy $8.86
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+91% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
+90% Synergy $0.23
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+87% Synergy $1.94
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+81% Synergy $1.41
Swan Song Swan Song
+81% Synergy $11.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+73% Synergy $1.67
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+72% Synergy $3.83
Negate Negate
+72% Synergy $0.31
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+60% Synergy $3.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+46% Synergy $1.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy $3.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader.

Lock and Load Lock and Load
+99% Synergy $1.35
See the Truth See the Truth
+99% Synergy $0.57
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+99% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+98% Synergy $3.56
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+98% Synergy $0.14
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+97% Synergy $0.37
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+97% Synergy $4.14
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+97% Synergy $2.33
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+96% Synergy $2.73
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+95% Synergy $0.97
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+95% Synergy $0.23
Preordain Preordain
+90% Synergy $0.68
Ponder Ponder
+88% Synergy $2.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+86% Synergy $0.40
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+84% Synergy $7.24
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+72% Synergy $2.08

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader Lifegain decks.

Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+99% Synergy $0.18

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader decks.

War Tax War Tax
+99% Synergy $2.74
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+89% Synergy $5.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+88% Synergy $4.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+74% Synergy $5.79
Propaganda Propaganda
+72% Synergy $2.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader's Lifegain game plan.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+98% Synergy $7.37

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader Lifegain decks.

Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+98% Synergy $3.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+89% Synergy $5.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+80% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader's Lifegain strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+74% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+71% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+57% Synergy $2.59
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+49% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+44% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader's Lifegain decks.

Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+95% Synergy $36.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+95% Synergy $12.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+93% Synergy $28.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+92% Synergy $31.87
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+92% Synergy $37.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+92% Synergy $35.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+91% Synergy $20.44
Tundra Tundra
+86% Synergy $3000.00
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+80% Synergy $11.47
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+79% Synergy $4.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+67% Synergy $15.97
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+60% Synergy $18.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+53% Synergy $0.37
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+50% Synergy $6.71
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader: Lifegain.

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Prava of the Steel Legion Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Prava of the Steel Legion // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Prava of the Steel Legion Thrasios, Triton Hero Prava of the Steel Legion // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cloakwood Hermit Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cloakwood Hermit
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tana, the Bloodsower Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tana, the Bloodsower
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 Tana, the Bloodsower Prava of the Steel Legion // Tana, the Bloodsower
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Inspiring Leader Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Inspiring Leader Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Veteran Soldier Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Veteran Soldier
The First Doctor Peri Brown The First Doctor // Peri Brown
Viconia, Drow Apostate Inspiring Leader Viconia, Drow Apostate // Inspiring Leader
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

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