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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Price tag $0.54

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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2631 Current Rank
#2469 Last Week
#2244 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants decks.

Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+19% Synergy $0.29
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+19% Synergy $0.10
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+13% Synergy $0.25
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+13% Synergy $0.08
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+12% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants's abilities and overall game plan.

Consider Consider
+54% Synergy $0.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+52% Synergy $0.44
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+51% Synergy $1.20
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+46% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
+43% Synergy $0.14
Preordain Preordain
+41% Synergy $0.61
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+41% Synergy $0.42
Ponder Ponder
+40% Synergy $1.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+40% Synergy $1.34
See the Truth See the Truth
+38% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants decks.

Farseek Farseek
+37% Synergy $0.73
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+34% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+34% Synergy $1.79
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+34% Synergy $1.99
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+33% Synergy $0.26
Three Visits Three Visits
+30% Synergy $5.88
Explore Explore
+28% Synergy $0.19
Cultivate Cultivate
+26% Synergy $0.54
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.83
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy $15.45
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+12% Synergy $7.10
Expropriate Expropriate
+5% Synergy $11.16
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $2.11
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+2% Synergy $4.65
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+1% Synergy $41.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.44
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $61.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $46.53
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $23.45

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+34% Synergy $1.59
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+32% Synergy $1.58
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+30% Synergy $0.24
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+28% Synergy $0.19
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+26% Synergy $0.35
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+26% Synergy $0.30
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+22% Synergy $0.32
Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios Journey to the Oracle Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios
+20% Synergy $0.42
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+15% Synergy $2.19
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+14% Synergy $3.19
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+14% Synergy $0.05
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+13% Synergy $3.54
Dragonsguard Elite Dragonsguard Elite
+11% Synergy $0.12
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+11% Synergy $4.38
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+8% Synergy $6.31
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+8% Synergy $0.61
Kishla Skimmer Kishla Skimmer
+8% Synergy $0.10
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+7% Synergy $3.27
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+7% Synergy $6.92
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+7% Synergy $0.20
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+6% Synergy $1.40
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+6% Synergy $0.14
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $1.96
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+5% Synergy $0.09
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+3% Synergy $0.31
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
0% Synergy $0.31
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
-5% Synergy $2.14
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-6% Synergy $1.00
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
-6% Synergy $2.35
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
-7% Synergy $9.18
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
-8% Synergy $0.60
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-9% Synergy $0.92
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
-10% Synergy $9.96
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.02
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-11% Synergy $3.84
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-12% Synergy $0.36
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
-12% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-13% Synergy $0.22
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-16% Synergy $0.14
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-16% Synergy $10.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants safe.

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+34% Synergy $0.40
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+32% Synergy $0.76
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+28% Synergy $0.43
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+28% Synergy $0.96
Harrow Harrow
+26% Synergy $0.32
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+25% Synergy $0.20
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.17
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+23% Synergy $0.39
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+21% Synergy $2.36
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+20% Synergy $0.16
Snap Snap
+20% Synergy $2.17
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+20% Synergy $1.51
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+19% Synergy $1.68
Charge Through Charge Through
+19% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+18% Synergy $1.82
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+18% Synergy $0.98
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+18% Synergy $0.21
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+17% Synergy $2.27
Overprotect Overprotect
+16% Synergy $1.81
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+16% Synergy $0.40
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+16% Synergy $0.06
Berserk Berserk
+15% Synergy $17.87
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy $2.22
Leap Leap
+14% Synergy $0.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+13% Synergy $1.45
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+12% Synergy $5.56
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $1.38
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+11% Synergy $2.77
Resculpt Resculpt
+11% Synergy $0.28
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+11% Synergy $0.10
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+11% Synergy $0.23
Turnabout Turnabout
+11% Synergy $0.18
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+10% Synergy $5.58
Rewind Rewind
+10% Synergy $0.38
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+10% Synergy $0.35
Quicken Quicken
+10% Synergy $0.20
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+10% Synergy $0.09
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.07
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+9% Synergy $0.19
Weather the Storm Weather the Storm
+9% Synergy $0.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.87
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+8% Synergy $0.17
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.02
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.45
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.85
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.03
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $9.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.02

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants's game plan and control the board.

Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+36% Synergy $0.52
Regrowth Regrowth
+32% Synergy $0.44
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+32% Synergy $3.89
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+30% Synergy $1.52
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+26% Synergy $0.38
Windfall Windfall
+25% Synergy $4.82
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+24% Synergy $0.89
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+24% Synergy $0.75
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $5.13
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+22% Synergy $0.42
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+20% Synergy $1.83
Time Warp Time Warp
+20% Synergy $12.32
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+19% Synergy $0.62
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+17% Synergy $0.97
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+16% Synergy $1.94
Primal Might Primal Might
+16% Synergy $0.25
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+15% Synergy $0.16
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+14% Synergy $2.91
Larger Than Life Larger Than Life
+14% Synergy $0.06
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+13% Synergy $0.18
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+13% Synergy $0.13
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+13% Synergy $0.25
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+12% Synergy $0.37
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+12% Synergy $0.06
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+12% Synergy $0.82
Migration Path Migration Path
+11% Synergy $0.35
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+11% Synergy $1.41
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+10% Synergy $4.67
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+10% Synergy $0.10
Fade from History Fade from History
+10% Synergy $0.66
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+9% Synergy $0.21
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+9% Synergy $0.82
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+9% Synergy $0.19
Into the North Into the North
+9% Synergy $0.99
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+9% Synergy $9.74
Mage Duel Mage Duel
+9% Synergy $0.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $33.64
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+8% Synergy $3.35
Rude Awakening Rude Awakening
+8% Synergy $1.15
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+7% Synergy $0.49
Careful Study Careful Study
+7% Synergy $1.85
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+7% Synergy $0.49
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.28
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.20
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+5% Synergy $0.23
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+5% Synergy $0.22
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+5% Synergy $1.15
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.17
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+17% Synergy $7.65
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+15% Synergy $0.28
Glamdring Glamdring
+15% Synergy $0.75
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+13% Synergy $0.42
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $6.76
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+30% Synergy $0.30
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.47
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+23% Synergy $0.38
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+20% Synergy $0.37
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+19% Synergy $0.69
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+12% Synergy $3.33
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+12% Synergy $0.33
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+12% Synergy $1.41
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+11% Synergy $0.28
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $0.63
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+6% Synergy $0.28
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+6% Synergy $2.56
Wild Defiance Wild Defiance
+6% Synergy $0.66
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+6% Synergy $0.24
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+6% Synergy $1.77
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $5.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.45
Exploration Exploration
-5% Synergy $29.07
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $49.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $7.04

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+31% Synergy $1.39
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+18% Synergy $0.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.32
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+12% Synergy $0.88
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $1.81
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.45
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.24
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+1% Synergy $0.09
Vesuva Vesuva
+1% Synergy $4.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.65
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.51
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $30.50
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
-1% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $8.83
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.15
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-10% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.24
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-18% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+15% Synergy $0.58
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+13% Synergy $9.45
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+8% Synergy $0.26
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.86
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $2.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $7.34
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+2% Synergy $1.07
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+1% Synergy $6.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $5.01
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $4.88
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-1% Synergy $1.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.93
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $24.05
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.27
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-2% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $13.58
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-2% Synergy $0.33
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-3% Synergy $0.30
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-3% Synergy $0.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $8.81
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-4% Synergy $0.33
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-4% Synergy $0.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $27.41
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-4% Synergy $1.09
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-4% Synergy $20.83
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-5% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-13% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.07
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-13% Synergy $0.03
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-14% Synergy $0.18

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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 Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
Zevlor, Elturel Exile Zevlor, Elturel Exile
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Krark, the Thumbless Sengir, the Dark Baron Krark, the Thumbless // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Niv-Mizzet, Supreme Niv-Mizzet, Supreme
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner

Other Available Backgrounds

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