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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer
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Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 45% Tokens 15% Burn 10% Cantrips 5% Dragon's Approach 5% Foretell 5% Graveyard 5% Treasure 5% Wheels 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3773 Current Rank
#3426 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer decks.

Memories Returning Memories Returning
+31% Synergy $0.35
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+30% Synergy $0.04
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+26% Synergy $0.10
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+24% Synergy $0.84
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+17% Synergy $43.65

High Synergy Cards

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

Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+43% Synergy $0.28
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+39% Synergy $0.32
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+35% Synergy $0.14
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+32% Synergy $0.82
Consider Consider
+30% Synergy $0.46
Preordain Preordain
+30% Synergy $0.61
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+28% Synergy $0.35
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+26% Synergy $0.23
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+25% Synergy $0.06
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+24% Synergy $0.11

Top Cards

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

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+23% Synergy $1.28
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+23% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+21% Synergy $0.18
Snap Snap
+20% Synergy $1.54
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+18% Synergy $0.34
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+16% Synergy $0.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+15% Synergy $0.29
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+12% Synergy $0.90
Opt Opt
+12% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $11.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $48.08
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+23% Synergy $10.12
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+21% Synergy $1.02
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+21% Synergy $0.51
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+19% Synergy $0.63
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+18% Synergy $0.04
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+16% Synergy $1.62
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+15% Synergy $0.22
Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
+14% Synergy $0.15
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+14% Synergy $0.34
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+14% Synergy $4.56
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+10% Synergy $0.15
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+10% Synergy $1.59
Elusive Spellfist Elusive Spellfist
+10% Synergy $0.07
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+9% Synergy $1.29
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+9% Synergy $0.32
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+9% Synergy $1.04
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+7% Synergy $0.31
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+7% Synergy $1.22
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+7% Synergy $0.37
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+6% Synergy $0.22
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+4% Synergy $12.30
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+2% Synergy $16.52
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+1% Synergy $0.85
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $2.44
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
-1% Synergy $0.18
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-6% Synergy $19.52
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-8% Synergy $5.29

Instants

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

Prismari Command Prismari Command
+23% Synergy $0.32
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+21% Synergy $0.25
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+20% Synergy $0.15
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+19% Synergy $0.47
Expedite Expedite
+17% Synergy $0.53
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+16% Synergy $0.18
Goblin Wizardry Goblin Wizardry
+15% Synergy $0.09
Curate Curate
+15% Synergy $0.13
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.62
Resculpt Resculpt
+13% Synergy $0.29
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+12% Synergy $0.28
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+11% Synergy $3.65
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.38
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+11% Synergy $0.16
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+11% Synergy $0.12
Unsummon Unsummon
+11% Synergy $0.24
Abrade Abrade
+9% Synergy $0.15
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $0.98
Rewind Rewind
+9% Synergy $0.45
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+9% Synergy $0.04
Mental Note Mental Note
+9% Synergy $4.91
Vapor Snag Vapor Snag
+9% Synergy $0.20
Fleeting Distraction Fleeting Distraction
+9% Synergy $0.03
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+9% Synergy $0.15
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+9% Synergy $0.27
Twisted Image Twisted Image
+9% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $1.15
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.17
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+8% Synergy $0.22
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.63
Leap Leap
+8% Synergy $0.54
Impulse Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.07
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+7% Synergy $0.43
Quicken Quicken
+7% Synergy $0.17
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.29
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.59
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+6% Synergy $0.22
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.47
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.99
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $2.33
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+5% Synergy $5.81
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $2.10
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $6.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.75
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

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

Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+19% Synergy $0.11
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+19% Synergy $0.14
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+18% Synergy $0.19
See the Truth See the Truth
+18% Synergy $0.51
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+17% Synergy $0.50
Ravenform Ravenform
+16% Synergy $0.18
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+15% Synergy $0.30
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+15% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+14% Synergy $0.36
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+14% Synergy $0.14
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+14% Synergy $0.10
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+13% Synergy $0.71
Boltwave Boltwave
+13% Synergy $1.99
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+12% Synergy $0.19
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+12% Synergy $0.51
Overmaster Overmaster
+12% Synergy $1.13
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+12% Synergy $0.07
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+12% Synergy $0.19
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+12% Synergy $0.20
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+12% Synergy $0.10
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+12% Synergy $4.47
Portent Portent
+12% Synergy $0.27
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+11% Synergy $0.31
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+11% Synergy $1.03
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+11% Synergy $0.06
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+11% Synergy $0.26
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+11% Synergy $0.23
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+10% Synergy $0.44
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+10% Synergy $0.22
Careful Study Careful Study
+10% Synergy $3.30
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+9% Synergy $4.80
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+9% Synergy $1.75
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.37
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+9% Synergy $0.05
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+9% Synergy $0.05
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+9% Synergy $0.23
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+9% Synergy $0.41
Elemental Masterpiece Elemental Masterpiece
+9% Synergy $0.07
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+8% Synergy $2.07
Crash Through Crash Through
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+8% Synergy $1.20
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+8% Synergy $0.09
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+8% Synergy $0.31
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $1.68
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+6% Synergy $0.70
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+5% Synergy $1.76
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.65
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $3.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+23% Synergy $0.31
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+14% Synergy $0.29
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+13% Synergy $0.67
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+13% Synergy $1.60
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+12% Synergy $0.30
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+11% Synergy $1.18
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+10% Synergy $0.41
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+5% Synergy $0.75
Omniscience Omniscience
+5% Synergy $3.83
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.44
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+20% Synergy $0.22
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+9% Synergy $10.22
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+8% Synergy $1.26
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-1% Synergy $0.80

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+11% Synergy $11.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $2.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.14
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-18% Synergy $1.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-21% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-21% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+12% Synergy $0.20
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+11% Synergy $0.20
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+6% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $2.38
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+4% Synergy $0.33
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+4% Synergy $0.61
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+1% Synergy $0.03
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-3% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.73
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.11
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $17.89
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-14% Synergy $0.29
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-15% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-16% Synergy $0.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-16% Synergy $2.60
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-17% Synergy $0.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-17% Synergy $24.04
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-21% Synergy $14.78
Training Center Training Center
-22% Synergy $10.54

Similar Commanders

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

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
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 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
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
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Kylox, Visionary Inventor Kylox, Visionary Inventor
Tibor and Lumia Tibor and Lumia
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
Alena, Kessig Trapper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alena, Kessig Trapper // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
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
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

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