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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.65

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier
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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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High Synergy Cards

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

Get Out Get Out
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.17
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Complete the Circuit Complete the Circuit
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.20

Creatures

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

Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.23
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.40
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.42
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.35
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.71
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.11

Instants

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

Get Out Get Out
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.46
Debt of Loyalty Debt of Loyalty
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $12.47
Divide by Zero Divide by Zero
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Fumble Fumble
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.46
Mental Note Mental Note
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.07
Quicken Quicken
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Redeem the Lost Redeem the Lost
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Steel Sabotage Steel Sabotage
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Vision Charm Vision Charm
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.37
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Rowdy Research Rowdy Research
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.86
Commandeer Commandeer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.96
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
See Double See Double
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.04
Vanish into Memory Vanish into Memory
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.17
Farsight Ritual Farsight Ritual
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.85
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.84
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Leap Leap
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.94
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.36
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.72
Reprieve Reprieve
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.46
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Rewind Rewind
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.50
Consider Consider
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.91
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.77
Complete the Circuit Complete the Circuit
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.41

Sorceries

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

Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.17
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Acquire Acquire
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.07
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.84
Compelling Argument Compelling Argument
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.17
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Fortunate Few Fortunate Few
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.43
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.20
Knowledge Exploitation Knowledge Exploitation
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.30
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.22
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.62
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.18
Empyrial Storm Empyrial Storm
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Fragmentize Fragmentize
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Gather the Townsfolk Gather the Townsfolk
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Shared Discovery Shared Discovery
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Swallow Whole Swallow Whole
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Triplicate Spirits Triplicate Spirits
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.16
Bribery Bribery
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.17
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.92
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.35
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.04
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.15
Traumatize Traumatize
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.66
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.22
See the Truth See the Truth
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.61
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.63
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.19
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.21
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.06
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Austere Command Austere Command
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.61
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.38
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.83

Enchantments

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

Font of Magic Font of Magic
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.41
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.63
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.84

Utility Lands

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

Bazaar of Baghdad Bazaar of Baghdad
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1984.60
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.61
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.61
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.54
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Safe Haven Safe Haven
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.49
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $64.28
Sorrow's Path Sorrow's Path
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.62
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.18
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.52
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.94
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.21
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.46
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.00
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.65
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.98
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.26
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.45
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $34.17
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.55
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+33% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $14.83
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+20% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+15% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.39
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier Deck Stats

Based on 2 Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 8
  • Instant 28
  • Sorcery 26
  • Enchantment 2
  • Land 34

Lands: 10 basic, 24 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
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The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
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 Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
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
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
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Krark, the Thumbless Sengir, the Dark Baron Krark, the Thumbless // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Sokka, Tenacious Tactician Sokka, Tenacious Tactician
Zethi, Arcane Blademaster Zethi, Arcane Blademaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot

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