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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.31

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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2932 Current Rank
#2857 Last Week
#2788 Last Month

New Cards

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

Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+39% Synergy $0.08
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+37% Synergy $0.08
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+28% Synergy $0.17
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+27% Synergy $0.07
Blitzball Blitzball
+19% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

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

Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+31% Synergy $0.35
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+25% Synergy $0.28
Consider Consider
+25% Synergy $0.46
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+21% Synergy $0.29
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.23
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+21% Synergy $0.41
See the Truth See the Truth
+21% Synergy $0.51
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+20% Synergy $0.99
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+20% Synergy $0.18
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+18% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+18% Synergy $0.61
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+17% Synergy $1.28
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+12% Synergy $0.90
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $0.34
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.51
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $1.65
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.13
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $26.15
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+1% Synergy $16.62
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+1% Synergy $445.35
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $643.42
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $7.91
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $8.13
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $71.05
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $11.92
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $67.99
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-4% Synergy $92.16

Creatures

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

Qiqirn Merchant Qiqirn Merchant
+20% Synergy $0.03
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+19% Synergy $0.03
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+17% Synergy $2.35
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+14% Synergy $1.62
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+14% Synergy $0.32
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+14% Synergy $0.69
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+13% Synergy $4.26
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+12% Synergy $1.04
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+10% Synergy $0.06
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+9% Synergy $0.18
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $2.89
Neera, Wild Mage Neera, Wild Mage
+9% Synergy $0.14
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+8% Synergy $4.28
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.23
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.32
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+7% Synergy $16.52
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+7% Synergy $6.83
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+7% Synergy $0.31
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+7% Synergy $0.06
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $19.52
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+6% Synergy $0.29
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+6% Synergy $0.22
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+5% Synergy $1.22
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+5% Synergy $0.15
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $2.00
Vadrik, Astral Archmage Vadrik, Astral Archmage
+5% Synergy $0.22
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+5% Synergy $0.09
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+5% Synergy $0.38
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+3% Synergy $0.29
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+3% Synergy $13.12
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+3% Synergy $3.79
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $2.44
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+2% Synergy $0.16
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+2% Synergy $0.63
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+2% Synergy $0.13
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+2% Synergy $10.14
Kindlespark Duo Kindlespark Duo
+2% Synergy $0.06
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+2% Synergy $0.16
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+1% Synergy $0.85
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.31
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+1% Synergy $1.59
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+1% Synergy $11.87
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-1% Synergy $6.35
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-3% Synergy $5.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.74
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-3% Synergy $23.71
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-5% Synergy $1.02

Instants

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

Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+19% Synergy $0.06
Seething Song Seething Song
+18% Synergy $6.27
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+18% Synergy $0.47
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.15
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+15% Synergy $0.05
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+14% Synergy $2.33
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+12% Synergy $0.05
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+11% Synergy $5.81
High Tide High Tide
+11% Synergy $1.29
Curate Curate
+11% Synergy $0.13
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+10% Synergy $0.12
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+10% Synergy $0.16
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.17
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $1.15
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+8% Synergy $3.65
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+8% Synergy $11.78
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.38
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.47
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy $1.38
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+7% Synergy $0.06
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.06
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.25
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+5% Synergy $0.21
Expedite Expedite
+5% Synergy $0.53
Reverberate Reverberate
+5% Synergy $1.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $6.09
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.35
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+4% Synergy $0.22
Opt Opt
+3% Synergy $0.14
Snap Snap
+3% Synergy $1.54
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.29
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+3% Synergy $1.03
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.32
Rewind Rewind
+2% Synergy $0.45
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.10
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $0.98
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.29
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $7.00
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-2% Synergy $0.34
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-2% Synergy $0.45
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $15.68
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.62
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-3% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $42.96
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.63
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.75
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $46.20

Sorceries

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

Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+17% Synergy $0.12
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+16% Synergy $1.76
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+13% Synergy $0.71
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+13% Synergy $0.05
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $1.62
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+11% Synergy $0.14
Incinerating Blast Incinerating Blast
+11% Synergy $0.03
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+10% Synergy $0.44
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+10% Synergy $1.68
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+10% Synergy $0.07
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+9% Synergy $0.23
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+9% Synergy $0.19
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+8% Synergy $1.44
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+8% Synergy $0.12
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+7% Synergy $0.18
Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+7% Synergy $0.23
Magic Missile Magic Missile
+7% Synergy $0.09
Thunderwave Thunderwave
+7% Synergy $0.11
Trial of Agony Trial of Agony
+7% Synergy $0.03
Overmaster Overmaster
+6% Synergy $1.13
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+6% Synergy $0.51
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.05
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.07
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.65
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+6% Synergy $0.20
Ignite Memories Ignite Memories
+6% Synergy $0.41
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+5% Synergy $1.75
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+5% Synergy $0.70
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $5.26
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.57
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.13
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+5% Synergy $7.39
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.43
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+5% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $34.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.03
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+4% Synergy $0.20
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.19
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+3% Synergy $0.30
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.19
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.10
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+2% Synergy $4.80
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.21
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.73
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+1% Synergy $3.96
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-2% Synergy $3.16
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+18% Synergy $0.11
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+14% Synergy $0.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.24
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+11% Synergy $1.16
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+9% Synergy $18.82
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+7% Synergy $7.08
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+6% Synergy $0.24
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+3% Synergy $0.53
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.38
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $3.79
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $14.41
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.78
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-3% Synergy $3.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Sidequest: Card Collection Magicked Card Sidequest: Card Collection
+20% Synergy $0.06
Sleep Magic Sleep Magic
+19% Synergy $0.08
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+16% Synergy $1.18
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+13% Synergy $0.30
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+12% Synergy $0.67
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+8% Synergy $1.40
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+7% Synergy $0.35
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+6% Synergy $0.29
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $1.11
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+5% Synergy $15.18
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+5% Synergy $0.31
Confiscate Confiscate
+5% Synergy $0.11
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+5% Synergy $0.09
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.17
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $5.62
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+1% Synergy $4.21
Double Vision Double Vision
+1% Synergy $0.49
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $3.83
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $1.44
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-1% Synergy $1.97
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.75
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-3% Synergy $2.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+5% Synergy $0.80
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
-3% Synergy $0.22

Utility Lands

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

Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+20% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $7.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $19.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.27
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $2.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.24
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
0% Synergy $55.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $24.69
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $1.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.12
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-10% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+19% Synergy $0.09
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+7% Synergy $0.29
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+7% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.45
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.03
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $0.08
Library Library
+5% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.33
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+3% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.13
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.73
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $17.11
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $24.04
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.72
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
-1% Synergy $50.15
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.29
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $17.89
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.21
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $14.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $13.68
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-3% Synergy $2.38
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.33
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $10.54
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.53
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $2.60
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $11.03
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $2.84
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-5% Synergy $0.32
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $14.78
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.11
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.32
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-15% Synergy $0.51
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-18% Synergy $0.24

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Other Available Backgrounds

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