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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
Price tag $0.39

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 36% Wizards 21% Card Draw 14% Dungeon 7%
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Background Cards

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy: Wizards can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

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

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy's Wizards builds — cards that lean hardest into the Wizards theme.

Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+98% Synergy $1.80
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+83% Synergy $2.47
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+59% Synergy $1.62

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Wizards game on their own.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+65% Synergy $1.89
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+63% Synergy $23.44
Force of Will Force of Will
+33% Synergy $62.85
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $16.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+27% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+18% Synergy $72.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Wizards plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.12
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+99% Synergy $0.28
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+98% Synergy $0.33
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+73% Synergy $0.93
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+68% Synergy $0.32
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+65% Synergy $0.92
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+64% Synergy $2.65
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+64% Synergy $0.72
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+62% Synergy $0.82
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+56% Synergy $1.74
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+55% Synergy $0.51
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+50% Synergy $0.21
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+48% Synergy $0.32
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+47% Synergy $3.00
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+47% Synergy $0.36
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+47% Synergy $0.63
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+45% Synergy $2.48
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+43% Synergy $9.20
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+39% Synergy $3.31
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+25% Synergy $6.10
Chardalyn Dragon Chardalyn Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.19
Blue Dragon Blue Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.17
Drownyard Amalgam Drownyard Amalgam
+25% Synergy $0.17
Shortcut Seeker Shortcut Seeker
+25% Synergy $0.20
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+25% Synergy $0.21
Whispering Wizard Whispering Wizard
+25% Synergy $0.15
Winter Eladrin Winter Eladrin
+25% Synergy $0.18
Screaming Swarm Screaming Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.16
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+25% Synergy $0.23
Soulknife Spy Soulknife Spy
+25% Synergy $0.17
Secret Door Secret Door
+25% Synergy $0.21
Galedrifter Waildrifter Galedrifter
+25% Synergy $0.06
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+25% Synergy $0.55
Rimeshield Frost Giant Rimeshield Frost Giant
+25% Synergy $0.09
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+25% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+22% Synergy $57.29
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+18% Synergy $7.98
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+17% Synergy $17.58
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+14% Synergy $0.84
Constrictor Sage Constrictor Sage
+100% Synergy $0.13
Snowmelt Stag Snowmelt Stag
+100% Synergy $0.06

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy's Wizards deck ahead.

Focus the Mind Focus the Mind
+99% Synergy $0.18
Dispel Dispel
+66% Synergy $0.32
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+63% Synergy $1.97
Snap Snap
+56% Synergy $3.46
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+56% Synergy $0.47
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+49% Synergy $0.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+44% Synergy $1.55
Unwind Unwind
+40% Synergy $0.97
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+37% Synergy $2.39
Negate Negate
+37% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+35% Synergy $1.54
Consider Consider
+35% Synergy $0.29
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+33% Synergy $1.61
High Tide High Tide
+31% Synergy $1.53
Opt Opt
+25% Synergy $0.26
Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+25% Synergy $0.17
Shocking Grasp Shocking Grasp
+25% Synergy $0.06
Syncopate Syncopate
+24% Synergy $0.23
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $2.19
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+24% Synergy $0.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $56.81
Swan Song Swan Song
+23% Synergy $8.50
Dissipate Dissipate
+23% Synergy $0.20
Time Stop Time Stop
+23% Synergy $0.34
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+23% Synergy $0.23
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+22% Synergy $0.27
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+18% Synergy $1.45
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+15% Synergy $8.78
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.92
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+13% Synergy $6.46
Rewind Rewind
+13% Synergy $0.53
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $3.77
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.38
Bewildering Blizzard Bewildering Blizzard
+100% Synergy $0.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.40
Aetherize Aetherize
-6% Synergy $0.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Wizards game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy.

Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+74% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+64% Synergy $0.29
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+63% Synergy $3.82
Windfall Windfall
+53% Synergy $5.08
Preordain Preordain
+52% Synergy $0.47
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+49% Synergy $0.15
Ponder Ponder
+46% Synergy $1.84
Ravenform Ravenform
+42% Synergy $0.45
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+41% Synergy $5.45
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+39% Synergy $3.93
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+39% Synergy $0.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+35% Synergy $38.15
Fabricate Fabricate
+28% Synergy $9.41
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+25% Synergy $0.27
Visions of Duplicity Visions of Duplicity
+25% Synergy $0.30
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+21% Synergy $6.63
Step Through Step Through
+20% Synergy $0.26
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $1.51

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Wizards decks.

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+71% Synergy $0.90
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+57% Synergy $14.18
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+50% Synergy $2.80
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+49% Synergy $0.33
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+48% Synergy $2.85
Campfire Campfire
+25% Synergy $0.63
Trickster's Talisman Trickster's Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.22
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+25% Synergy $0.18
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+25% Synergy $0.22
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+25% Synergy $0.21
Greataxe Greataxe
+25% Synergy $0.26
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+25% Synergy $0.18
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+25% Synergy $0.17
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+25% Synergy $0.26
Universal Solvent Universal Solvent
+25% Synergy $0.07
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+24% Synergy $0.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $4.77
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+23% Synergy $2.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $2.46
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+16% Synergy $5.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Wizards strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy decks.

Font of Magic Font of Magic
+75% Synergy $0.41
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+73% Synergy $0.49
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+71% Synergy $1.15
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+66% Synergy $7.91
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+48% Synergy $12.67
Ray of Frost Ray of Frost
+25% Synergy $0.13
Fly Fly
+25% Synergy $0.32
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+24% Synergy $0.21
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+18% Synergy $1.40
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+8% Synergy $4.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy's Wizards game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Wizards decks.

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+91% Synergy $8.25
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+50% Synergy $0.73
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+25% Synergy $1.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $27.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $3.36
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy's Wizards strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+86% Synergy $4.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.69
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+28% Synergy $0.26
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+25% Synergy $0.28
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+25% Synergy $0.19
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+24% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.31
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+100% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy's Wizards decks.

Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+50% Synergy $0.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+35% Synergy $38.15
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+25% Synergy $15.20
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy: Wizards.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
Kylox, Visionary Inventor Kylox, Visionary Inventor
Saruman the White Saruman the White
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler