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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler: Spell Copy
Price tag $0.65

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler
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Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 52% Spell Copy 12% Wizards 8% Burn 4%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler Spell Copy game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $17.28
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+21% Synergy $41.60

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spell Copy plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+98% Synergy $0.63
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+97% Synergy $4.63
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+97% Synergy $1.92
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+85% Synergy $0.52
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+82% Synergy $2.84
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+75% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+71% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+65% Synergy $0.76
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+60% Synergy $1.43
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+50% Synergy $0.36
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+50% Synergy $0.26
Lore Drakkis Lore Drakkis
+50% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Stormcaller Sea Gate Stormcaller
+50% Synergy $0.33
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+49% Synergy $0.40
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+49% Synergy $2.61
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+49% Synergy $0.20
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.28
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+48% Synergy $0.55
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+44% Synergy $6.23
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+44% Synergy $0.27
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+42% Synergy $0.33
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+42% Synergy $0.97
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+42% Synergy $4.38
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+42% Synergy $2.61
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+40% Synergy $0.27
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+39% Synergy $3.12
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+34% Synergy $0.19
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+28% Synergy $2.10
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+23% Synergy $7.71

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler's Spell Copy deck ahead.

Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+88% Synergy $9.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+59% Synergy $0.38
Grip of Amnesia Grip of Amnesia
+50% Synergy $0.20
Staggershock Staggershock
+50% Synergy $0.09
Ojutai's Breath Ojutai's Breath
+50% Synergy $0.07
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+50% Synergy $0.24
Radiate Radiate
+50% Synergy $4.95
Turn to Frog Turn to Frog
+50% Synergy $0.26
Blessed Reincarnation Blessed Reincarnation
+50% Synergy $0.13
Calculated Dismissal Calculated Dismissal
+50% Synergy $0.11
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+49% Synergy $0.20
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+49% Synergy $4.03
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+49% Synergy $6.79
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+49% Synergy $0.48
Circular Logic Circular Logic
+49% Synergy $0.32
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+49% Synergy $0.43
Turnabout Turnabout
+48% Synergy $0.29
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+47% Synergy $0.94
Quicken Quicken
+47% Synergy $0.17
Reverberate Reverberate
+46% Synergy $3.35
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+44% Synergy $0.86
Reiterate Reiterate
+44% Synergy $17.60
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+44% Synergy $0.32
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+41% Synergy $0.38
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+41% Synergy $2.54
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+39% Synergy $1.88
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+38% Synergy $0.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+33% Synergy $0.60
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+32% Synergy $0.22
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+32% Synergy $0.31
Swan Song Swan Song
+28% Synergy $7.86
Consider Consider
+27% Synergy $0.30
Snap Snap
+26% Synergy $3.66
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+21% Synergy $3.35
Opt Opt
+15% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $0.51
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spell Copy game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler.

Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+95% Synergy $0.28
Howl of the Horde Howl of the Horde
+50% Synergy $0.28
Mercurial Transformation Mercurial Transformation
+50% Synergy $0.19
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+50% Synergy $0.07
Surreal Memoir Surreal Memoir
+50% Synergy $0.10
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+49% Synergy $7.58
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+49% Synergy $0.59
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+49% Synergy $0.32
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+49% Synergy $1.40
See the Truth See the Truth
+49% Synergy $0.55
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+48% Synergy $16.31
Banefire Banefire
+48% Synergy $0.80
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+47% Synergy $12.29
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+45% Synergy $2.03
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+45% Synergy $1.08
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+45% Synergy $1.79
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+43% Synergy $0.42
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+41% Synergy $10.05
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+30% Synergy $8.12
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+27% Synergy $1.23
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+26% Synergy $0.23
Preordain Preordain
+16% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+12% Synergy $2.00
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler Spell Copy decks.

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+45% Synergy $23.88
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+45% Synergy $12.77
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+42% Synergy $3.99
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+41% Synergy $6.10
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+40% Synergy $12.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+40% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spell Copy strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler decks.

Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+97% Synergy $1.04
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+84% Synergy $0.87
Frogify Frogify
+50% Synergy $0.22
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+48% Synergy $16.57
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+48% Synergy $0.33
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+46% Synergy $2.22
Omniscience Omniscience
+45% Synergy $5.82
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+44% Synergy $6.61
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+43% Synergy $0.98
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+42% Synergy $2.93

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler's Spell Copy game plan.

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+42% Synergy $1.46

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler Spell Copy decks.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+74% Synergy $0.85
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+49% Synergy $1.41
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+45% Synergy $0.63
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+41% Synergy $0.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+32% Synergy $31.72

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler's Spell Copy strategy.

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+46% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-4% Synergy $2.01
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-7% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler's Spell Copy decks.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+66% Synergy $0.36
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+57% Synergy $2.08
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+48% Synergy $8.80
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+40% Synergy $1.02
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.31
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+19% Synergy $38.66
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+13% Synergy $0.36
Training Center Training Center
+8% Synergy $15.42
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+1% Synergy $11.18

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler: Spell Copy.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
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
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
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
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Krark, the Thumbless Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Krark, the Thumbless
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cloakwood Hermit Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
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
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev

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