Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
$15.44
$15.44Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#2135
Current Rank
#2231
Last Week
#1956
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CardmarketNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist decks.
Memories Returning+6% Synergy
$0.35
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+5% Synergy
$2.48
Suplex+5% Synergy
$0.12
Crossroads Village+3% Synergy
$0.09
Vivi Ornitier-2% Synergy
$43.65
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.
Ignite the Future+64% Synergy
$0.26
Epic Experiment+50% Synergy
$0.24
Light Up the Stage+49% Synergy
$0.20
Delayed Blast Fireball+47% Synergy
$8.75
Expressive Iteration+47% Synergy
$0.44
Font of Magic+46% Synergy
$0.30
Wrenn's Resolve+45% Synergy
$1.03
Inspired Tinkering+45% Synergy
$0.27
Mana Geyser+40% Synergy
$1.76
Mind's Desire+40% Synergy
$0.57
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist decks.
Storm-Kiln Artist+35% Synergy
$0.90
Guttersnipe+34% Synergy
$0.23
Goblin Electromancer+33% Synergy
$0.18
Archmage Emeritus+32% Synergy
$1.28
Frantic Search+31% Synergy
$0.34
Faithless Looting+28% Synergy
$0.29
Lightning Bolt+26% Synergy
$0.99
Ponder+21% Synergy
$1.65
Brainstorm+19% Synergy
$1.51
Counterspell+4% Synergy
$1.65
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jeska's Will+32% Synergy
$26.15
Mystical Tutor+8% Synergy
$11.92
Cyclonic Rift+7% Synergy
$48.08
Fierce Guardianship+2% Synergy
$42.63
Deflecting Swat+1% Synergy
$46.20
Gamble-1% Synergy
$7.91
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$94.69
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
$48.94
Underworld Breach-3% Synergy
$8.13
Force of Will-6% Synergy
$57.48
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Wizards of Thay+39% Synergy
$0.35
Stella Lee, Wild Card+35% Synergy
$2.37
Baral, Chief of Compliance+31% Synergy
$1.62
Laelia, the Blade Reforged+28% Synergy
$0.33
Wild-Magic Sorcerer+26% Synergy
$4.81
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+22% Synergy
$2.00
Birgi, God of Storytelling+21% Synergy
$19.52
Stormcatch Mentor+18% Synergy
$0.31
Talrand, Sky Summoner+18% Synergy
$0.28
Thunderclap Drake+17% Synergy
$4.26
Haughty Djinn+16% Synergy
$0.32
Party Thrasher+16% Synergy
$0.38
Urabrask+14% Synergy
$13.12
Etali, Primal Storm+14% Synergy
$0.34
Taigam, Master Opportunist+14% Synergy
$1.13
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+13% Synergy
$0.29
Eruth, Tormented Prophet+13% Synergy
$0.20
Veyran, Voice of Duality+11% Synergy
$5.29
Dualcaster Mage+11% Synergy
$2.44
Caldera Pyremaw+11% Synergy
$1.41
Young Pyromancer+10% Synergy
$0.23
Third Path Iconoclast+9% Synergy
$0.29
Electrostatic Field+9% Synergy
$1.22
Ral, Monsoon Mage+9% Synergy
$3.79
Izzet Chemister+9% Synergy
$0.14
Harmonic Prodigy+8% Synergy
$16.52
Nalfeshnee+8% Synergy
$5.50
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection+8% Synergy
$0.12
Crackling Spellslinger+7% Synergy
$0.22
Sage of the Beyond+7% Synergy
$0.23
Coruscation Mage+6% Synergy
$0.85
Kessig Flamebreather+6% Synergy
$1.59
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary+6% Synergy
$6.35
Sword Coast Serpent+6% Synergy
$0.07
Dragon's Rage Channeler+5% Synergy
$1.04
Fblthp, Lost on the Range+5% Synergy
$0.21
Flaming Tyrannosaurus+5% Synergy
$4.37
Firebrand Archer+4% Synergy
$0.15
Alania, Divergent Storm+4% Synergy
$0.16
Ledger Shredder+4% Synergy
$6.83
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might+3% Synergy
$8.74
Stormsplitter+2% Synergy
$1.29
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$2.35
Eris, Roar of the Storm+1% Synergy
$0.93
Murmuring Mystic-1% Synergy
$0.32
Jori En, Ruin Diver-1% Synergy
$0.63
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$1.74
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-3% Synergy
$23.71
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-5% Synergy
$4.28
Archmage of Runes-5% Synergy
$1.02
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist safe.
Increasing Vengeance+38% Synergy
$0.47
Seething Song+32% Synergy
$6.27
Gale's Redirection+31% Synergy
$0.16
Consider+28% Synergy
$0.46
Flame of Anor+22% Synergy
$3.65
Pyretic Ritual+21% Synergy
$5.81
Saw It Coming+20% Synergy
$0.26
Big Score+19% Synergy
$0.62
Snap+17% Synergy
$1.54
Desperate Ritual+17% Synergy
$2.33
You Find Some Prisoners+16% Synergy
$0.23
Thrill of Possibility+15% Synergy
$0.06
Narset's Reversal+15% Synergy
$2.35
Commune with Lava+15% Synergy
$0.32
Opt+13% Synergy
$0.14
High Tide+13% Synergy
$1.29
Behold the Multiverse+13% Synergy
$0.16
Prismari Command+12% Synergy
$0.32
Galvanic Iteration+11% Synergy
$0.21
Unexpected Windfall+8% Synergy
$0.98
Fact or Fiction+8% Synergy
$0.17
Slick Sequence+8% Synergy
$0.15
Izzet Charm+6% Synergy
$0.18
Return the Favor+6% Synergy
$1.38
Thought Scour+6% Synergy
$0.47
Dual Strike+6% Synergy
$0.15
Swan Song+4% Synergy
$6.09
Mana Drain+4% Synergy
$42.96
Brain Freeze+4% Synergy
$11.78
Silundi Vision+4% Synergy
$0.38
Reiterate+4% Synergy
$5.24
Electrodominance+4% Synergy
$0.25
Three Steps Ahead+4% Synergy
$5.49
Chaos Warp+3% Synergy
$0.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse+3% Synergy
$1.46
Arcane Denial+3% Synergy
$1.75
Wild Magic Surge+3% Synergy
$0.53
Abrade+2% Synergy
$0.15
Invert Polarity+2% Synergy
$0.45
Comet Storm+2% Synergy
$0.94
Resculpt0% Synergy
$0.29
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
$11.68
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$7.64
Force of Negation-2% Synergy
$49.42
Dramatic Reversal-3% Synergy
$15.68
Flusterstorm-4% Synergy
$7.00
Muddle the Mixture-5% Synergy
$1.59
Pongify-8% Synergy
$2.10
Rapid Hybridization-9% Synergy
$1.15
Negate-11% Synergy
$0.24
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.
Reckless Impulse+33% Synergy
$0.39
Mizzix's Mastery+23% Synergy
$1.62
See the Truth+20% Synergy
$0.51
Rousing Refrain+17% Synergy
$1.07
Glimpse the Impossible+17% Synergy
$0.18
Preordain+16% Synergy
$0.61
Solve the Equation+16% Synergy
$1.75
Galvanic Relay+16% Synergy
$0.06
Grapeshot+15% Synergy
$0.23
Lock and Load+15% Synergy
$0.50
Muse Vortex+14% Synergy
$0.14
Ravenform+12% Synergy
$0.18
Embrace the Unknown+12% Synergy
$0.36
Inspiring Refrain+11% Synergy
$0.29
Gitaxian Probe+10% Synergy
$4.80
Serum Visions+10% Synergy
$0.71
Call Forth the Tempest+10% Synergy
$7.39
Volcanic Torrent+10% Synergy
$0.18
Spectral Deluge+10% Synergy
$2.92
Impending Flux+9% Synergy
$0.15
Blasphemous Act+8% Synergy
$1.13
Apex of Power+8% Synergy
$0.44
Creative Technique+8% Synergy
$1.38
Cathartic Reunion+7% Synergy
$0.14
Dance with Calamity+7% Synergy
$1.20
Beacon Bolt+7% Synergy
$0.11
Ensnared by the Mara+7% Synergy
$1.02
Candlekeep Inspiration+7% Synergy
$0.07
Into the Time Vortex+7% Synergy
$0.23
Careful Study+6% Synergy
$3.30
Collected Conjuring+6% Synergy
$0.15
Throes of Chaos+6% Synergy
$0.07
Windfall+5% Synergy
$3.95
Strike It Rich+5% Synergy
$0.70
Merchant Scroll+5% Synergy
$10.10
Fiery Confluence+5% Synergy
$0.43
Bonus Round+5% Synergy
$3.44
Fireball+5% Synergy
$0.07
Alrund's Epiphany+5% Synergy
$3.18
Hit the Mother Lode+4% Synergy
$0.30
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$34.20
Aminatou's Augury+3% Synergy
$0.29
Time Warp+3% Synergy
$13.00
Pirate's Pillage+2% Synergy
$0.31
Vandalblast+1% Synergy
$2.73
Mystic Retrieval+1% Synergy
$0.12
Brass's Bounty0% Synergy
$0.30
Rite of Flame-1% Synergy
$3.96
Boltwave-1% Synergy
$1.99
Treasure Cruise-8% Synergy
$0.21
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Wand of Wonder+23% Synergy
$0.53
Mindsplice Apparatus+22% Synergy
$0.38
Primal Amulet+14% Synergy
$7.08
Ruby Medallion+10% Synergy
$7.78
Sapphire Medallion+10% Synergy
$3.79
Rod of Absorption+9% Synergy
$0.43
Chaos Wand+6% Synergy
$0.18
Aetherflux Reservoir+4% Synergy
$18.82
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$14.41
Wayfarer's Bauble-3% Synergy
$0.24
Lightning Greaves-13% Synergy
$4.45
Swiftfoot Boots-20% Synergy
$1.30
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Arcane Bombardment+28% Synergy
$1.40
Thousand-Year Storm+27% Synergy
$0.41
Virtue of Courage+22% Synergy
$1.01
Fiery Inscription+19% Synergy
$0.29
Sorcerer Class+13% Synergy
$1.18
Stolen Strategy+12% Synergy
$0.31
Artist's Talent+11% Synergy
$4.21
Secrets of the Dead+11% Synergy
$0.31
Case of the Ransacked Lab+9% Synergy
$0.67
Jace's Sanctum+9% Synergy
$1.11
Charred Foyer // Warped Space+7% Synergy
$0.87
Valakut Exploration+7% Synergy
$1.41
Visions of Phyrexia+6% Synergy
$0.18
Outpost Siege+5% Synergy
$0.25
Wild Wasteland+5% Synergy
$0.33
Double Vision+4% Synergy
$0.49
Leyline of Anticipation+4% Synergy
$1.77
The Lost and the Damned+4% Synergy
$2.18
Aria of Flame+3% Synergy
$0.49
Rite of the Dragoncaller-1% Synergy
$1.60
Propaganda-5% Synergy
$2.01
Mystic Remora-9% Synergy
$8.34
Curiosity-14% Synergy
$0.53
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Chandra, Torch of Defiance+20% Synergy
$3.07
Ral, Crackling Wit+11% Synergy
$10.22
Ral, Storm Conduit+2% Synergy
$0.80
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+20% Synergy
$1.41
Hidden Cataract+17% Synergy
$0.06
Hidden Volcano+15% Synergy
$0.10
Cori Mountain Monastery+14% Synergy
$0.28
Spinerock Knoll+11% Synergy
$0.47
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind+8% Synergy
$0.14
Emergence Zone+6% Synergy
$1.84
Mistrise Village+3% Synergy
$5.43
Desolate Lighthouse+2% Synergy
$0.13
Riptide Laboratory+2% Synergy
$0.53
Otawara, Soaring City0% Synergy
$19.28
Cephalid Coliseum0% Synergy
$0.20
Reliquary Tower-1% Synergy
$1.98
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.14
Urza's Saga-3% Synergy
$38.71
Rogue's Passage-8% Synergy
$0.27
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pyromancer's Goggles+4% Synergy
$0.92
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.07
Decanter of Endless Water-1% Synergy
$2.10
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
$0.51
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$1.33
Mind Stone-4% Synergy
$0.22
Sky Diamond-4% Synergy
$0.14
Fire Diamond-4% Synergy
$0.24
Talisman of Creativity-5% Synergy
$1.32
Fellwar Stone-5% Synergy
$1.12
Commander's Sphere-5% Synergy
$0.16
Izzet Signet-6% Synergy
$0.29
Lotus Petal-7% Synergy
$24.69
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Stormcarved Coast+10% Synergy
$2.60
Training Center+9% Synergy
$10.54
Thundering Falls+8% Synergy
$17.89
Sulfur Falls+5% Synergy
$0.32
Molten Tributary+5% Synergy
$0.32
Eroded Canyon+4% Synergy
$0.20
Reflecting Pool+4% Synergy
$8.29
Cascade Bluffs+3% Synergy
$0.51
Volcanic Island+3% Synergy
Izzet Boilerworks+2% Synergy
$0.27
Riverglide Pathway+2% Synergy
$4.73
Volatile Fjord+2% Synergy
$0.61
Steam Vents+1% Synergy
$14.78
Scalding Tarn+1% Synergy
$24.04
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.11
Riverpyre Verge+1% Synergy
$11.03
Evolving Wilds0% Synergy
$0.23
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
$30.44
Prismari Campus0% Synergy
$0.23
Command Tower-1% Synergy
$0.22
Exotic Orchard-1% Synergy
$0.45
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$25.51
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$3.53
Shivan Reef-2% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of Epiphany-2% Synergy
$0.29
Fiery Islet-2% Synergy
$2.38
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.28
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$2.84
Polluted Delta-2% Synergy
$15.21
Izzet Guildgate-2% Synergy
$0.13
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$13.72
Bloodstained Mire-3% Synergy
$13.68
Arid Mesa-3% Synergy
$24.53
Frostboil Snarl-4% Synergy
$0.20
Ferrous Lake-4% Synergy
$0.33
Swiftwater Cliffs-4% Synergy
$0.03
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.18
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist.
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Riku of Many Paths
Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Eris, Roar of the Storm
Melek, Reforged Researcher
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Najal, the Storm Runner
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Tibor and Lumia
The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Baral and Kari Zev
Stella Lee, Wild Card
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Anhelo, the Painter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Melek, Izzet ParagonOther Available Backgrounds
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:
Scion of Halaster
Passionate Archaeologist
Master Chef
Noble Heritage
Guild Artisan
Raised by Giants
Inspiring Leader
Candlekeep Sage
Dragon Cultist
Tavern Brawler
Folk Hero
Street Urchin
Agent of the Iron Throne
Shameless Charlatan
Popular Entertainer
Hardy Outlander
Veteran Soldier
Sword Coast Sailor
Haunted One
Cloakwood Hermit
Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter
Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute
Dungeon Delver
Faceless One
Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist