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Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureAngel Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2569 Current Rank
#3269 Last Week
#2277 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate decks.

Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+9% Synergy $0.20
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+9% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate's abilities and overall game plan.

Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+48% Synergy $4.76
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+45% Synergy $0.20
Nimble Trapfinder Nimble Trapfinder
+41% Synergy $0.23
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+39% Synergy $0.50
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+37% Synergy $0.09
Squad Commander Squad Commander
+37% Synergy $0.15
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+35% Synergy $1.37
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+34% Synergy $1.11
Harper Recruiter Harper Recruiter
+34% Synergy $0.32
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+32% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate decks.

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+28% Synergy $0.52
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+28% Synergy $0.57
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+27% Synergy $3.45
Austere Command Austere Command
+24% Synergy $0.43
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+20% Synergy $2.35
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.93
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $3.08
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.16
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $33.75
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $48.00
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $45.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $14.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Archpriest of Iona Archpriest of Iona
+28% Synergy $0.19
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+28% Synergy $0.24
Bishop of Rebirth Bishop of Rebirth
+28% Synergy $0.37
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+26% Synergy $6.28
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+26% Synergy $8.67
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+25% Synergy $0.20
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $4.38
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+23% Synergy $0.28
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+22% Synergy $21.40
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+22% Synergy $2.02
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+21% Synergy $0.25
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+21% Synergy $0.37
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+21% Synergy $4.21
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+20% Synergy $3.75
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+18% Synergy $0.12
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+18% Synergy $0.16
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+18% Synergy $0.27
Emeria Captain Emeria Captain
+18% Synergy $0.09
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+17% Synergy $3.81
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+16% Synergy $0.68
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+16% Synergy $0.17
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+15% Synergy $0.11
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+15% Synergy $0.21
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+15% Synergy $7.61
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+15% Synergy $1.08
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+15% Synergy $0.67
Smirking Spelljacker Smirking Spelljacker
+15% Synergy $2.17
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+15% Synergy $0.06
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+14% Synergy $0.28
Mage's Attendant Mage's Attendant
+14% Synergy $0.13
Magus of the Disk Magus of the Disk
+14% Synergy $0.25
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+14% Synergy $1.46
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+13% Synergy $0.26
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+13% Synergy $0.14
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+12% Synergy $0.48
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+12% Synergy $8.86
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $19.94
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+12% Synergy $0.19
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+12% Synergy $7.02
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+12% Synergy $1.37
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+12% Synergy $3.66
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+11% Synergy $5.92
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+11% Synergy $4.39
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
+11% Synergy $0.45
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.41
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $9.76
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+9% Synergy $5.38
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $7.07
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+7% Synergy $2.68
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $5.67

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate safe.

Concerted Defense Concerted Defense
+23% Synergy $0.11
Brought Back Brought Back
+14% Synergy $1.53
Practiced Tactics Practiced Tactics
+13% Synergy $0.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $14.64
Allied Assault Allied Assault
+8% Synergy $0.07
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $0.97
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.26
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+6% Synergy $2.13
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.42
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+5% Synergy $0.17
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.12
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+3% Synergy $0.12
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.14
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.51
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.10
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.09
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.44
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+2% Synergy $0.21
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.16
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.87
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.56
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.74
Render Silent Render Silent
-1% Synergy $2.11
Absorb Absorb
-1% Synergy $0.42
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $3.07
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.42
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.12
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.93
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $52.65
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.83

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate's game plan and control the board.

Stick Together Stick Together
+27% Synergy $0.23
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+26% Synergy $0.73
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+23% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+20% Synergy $2.73
Winged Words Winged Words
+20% Synergy $0.12
Skyclave Plunder Skyclave Plunder
+16% Synergy $0.11
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+15% Synergy $1.82
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+13% Synergy $1.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $0.97
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+11% Synergy $0.14
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $2.24
Fumigate Fumigate
+10% Synergy $0.19
Doomskar Doomskar
+9% Synergy $0.46
Rout Rout
+6% Synergy $0.34
Recommission Recommission
+6% Synergy $0.26
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.18
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $3.13
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $10.03
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.36
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+1% Synergy $0.16
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.29
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.14
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+24% Synergy $0.56
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+20% Synergy $1.88
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+15% Synergy $0.33
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $6.34
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+14% Synergy $4.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.23
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.22
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.50
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.84
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.39
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $4.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+21% Synergy $0.22
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+18% Synergy $2.72
Journey to Oblivion Journey to Oblivion
+18% Synergy $0.11
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $4.92
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+12% Synergy $0.62
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $3.04
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+9% Synergy $1.07
Always Watching Always Watching
+9% Synergy $1.35
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.24
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+6% Synergy $0.29
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+6% Synergy $12.01
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.51
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+3% Synergy $0.26
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.64
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+1% Synergy $7.55
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $24.31
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
0% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.92
Propaganda Propaganda
-12% Synergy $3.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $5.73

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+10% Synergy $19.58
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+9% Synergy $0.57
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $4.39
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.15
Mutavault Mutavault
+9% Synergy $3.86
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.73
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+6% Synergy $1.04
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.59
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+5% Synergy $0.16
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $5.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.06
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.18
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $6.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $20.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $5.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.53
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $4.38
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+13% Synergy $0.13
Base Camp Base Camp
+12% Synergy $0.12
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $0.97
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $2.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+9% Synergy $0.30
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.30
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+6% Synergy $6.73
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.13
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.42
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+5% Synergy $0.12
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+4% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.09
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.93
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.09
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.44
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.81
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.36
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.16
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $7.94
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-1% Synergy $0.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.56
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.51
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $23.91
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $3.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.77
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $15.20
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-4% Synergy $0.04
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $14.36
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-8% Synergy $13.60
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $4.32
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $9.29

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Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
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