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Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Price tag $0.32

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

#2440 Current Rank
#2433 Last Week
#2319 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.

Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+6% Synergy $0.28
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+6% Synergy $0.54
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+6% Synergy $0.40
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+5% Synergy $0.62
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+5% Synergy $7.36

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
+47% Synergy $5.26
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+43% Synergy $0.27
Nimble Trapfinder Nimble Trapfinder
+40% Synergy $0.20
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+38% Synergy $0.66
Squad Commander Squad Commander
+37% Synergy $0.19
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+36% Synergy $0.10
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+34% Synergy $1.35
Harper Recruiter Harper Recruiter
+34% Synergy $0.33
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+33% Synergy $1.71
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

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

Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+27% Synergy $0.55
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+26% Synergy $0.60
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+26% Synergy $4.35
Austere Command Austere Command
+23% Synergy $0.43
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+20% Synergy $2.66
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.23
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $2.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.35
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $33.59
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $32.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $51.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $15.93
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $53.72
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $50.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.18
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $7.45
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $58.23

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 $0.21
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+27% Synergy $0.29
Bishop of Rebirth Bishop of Rebirth
+26% Synergy $0.38
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+25% Synergy $0.19
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+25% Synergy $6.14
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+24% Synergy $7.90
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+22% Synergy $5.80
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+22% Synergy $2.57
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+22% Synergy $0.38
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+21% Synergy $27.23
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+21% Synergy $0.38
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+20% Synergy $4.18
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+18% Synergy $0.22
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+18% Synergy $4.71
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+18% Synergy $0.34
Emeria Captain Emeria Captain
+18% Synergy $0.05
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+17% Synergy $0.22
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+16% Synergy $4.44
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+16% Synergy $0.48
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+15% Synergy $0.18
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+15% Synergy $0.77
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+15% Synergy $0.06
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+14% Synergy $0.25
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+14% Synergy $0.96
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+14% Synergy $0.18
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+14% Synergy $0.33
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+14% Synergy $12.83
Smirking Spelljacker Smirking Spelljacker
+14% Synergy $2.79
Magus of the Disk Magus of the Disk
+14% Synergy $0.37
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+14% Synergy $1.52
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+13% Synergy $0.22
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $10.54
Mage's Attendant Mage's Attendant
+13% Synergy $0.20
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+12% Synergy $7.19
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+12% Synergy $1.23
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+12% Synergy $0.27
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+11% Synergy $0.37
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+11% Synergy $0.34
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+11% Synergy $27.25
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+11% Synergy $5.31
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+11% Synergy $4.72
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+11% Synergy $6.18
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
+11% Synergy $0.43
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $9.15
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.46
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+9% Synergy $6.23
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+9% Synergy $0.26
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $7.88
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+8% Synergy $0.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $1.02

Instants

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

Concerted Defense Concerted Defense
+23% Synergy $0.08
Brought Back Brought Back
+13% Synergy $2.16
Practiced Tactics Practiced Tactics
+12% Synergy $0.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $15.46
Allied Assault Allied Assault
+8% Synergy $0.13
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.34
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+6% Synergy $0.33
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $1.22
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.40
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+5% Synergy $2.50
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.17
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.06
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.29
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+3% Synergy $0.21
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+3% Synergy $0.22
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.37
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $18.77
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.41
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.48
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.54
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.42
Render Silent Render Silent
-1% Synergy $2.24
Absorb Absorb
-1% Synergy $0.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.45
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.22
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $2.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $50.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.64
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.40

Sorceries

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

Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+26% Synergy $0.72
Stick Together Stick Together
+26% Synergy $0.35
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+22% Synergy $0.33
Winged Words Winged Words
+21% Synergy $0.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+19% Synergy $3.05
Skyclave Plunder Skyclave Plunder
+17% Synergy $0.06
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+16% Synergy $1.08
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+12% Synergy $1.47
Fumigate Fumigate
+11% Synergy $0.27
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+11% Synergy $0.17
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $2.47
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy $1.15
Doomskar Doomskar
+9% Synergy $0.65
Rout Rout
+7% Synergy $0.34
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.28
Recommission Recommission
+6% Synergy $0.29
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $3.31
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $9.90
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.31
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.37
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $31.15
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.60
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.40
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $5.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+24% Synergy $0.71
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+18% Synergy $2.08
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+15% Synergy $0.41
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+14% Synergy $4.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $8.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.30
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $7.50
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.83
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.41
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.42
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $4.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+20% Synergy $0.28
Journey to Oblivion Journey to Oblivion
+19% Synergy $0.08
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $2.83
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+12% Synergy $0.59
True Conviction True Conviction
+12% Synergy $4.88
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $1.18
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+8% Synergy $1.30
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.34
Always Watching Always Watching
+8% Synergy $1.28
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+6% Synergy $12.53
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.49
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+5% Synergy $0.32
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.74
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.63
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+2% Synergy $0.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $25.67
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+1% Synergy $13.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $3.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.87

Utility Lands

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

Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+9% Synergy $0.60
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $6.34
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.30
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+9% Synergy $22.56
Mutavault Mutavault
+9% Synergy $4.96
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.67
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.44
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+6% Synergy $0.20
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+5% Synergy $1.43
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.89
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $8.92
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.28
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.12
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $7.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $6.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $1.16
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $25.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $4.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.53

Lands

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

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+22% Synergy $5.80
Base Camp Base Camp
+13% Synergy $0.08
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.31
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $2.47
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy $1.15
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+8% Synergy $0.29
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+8% Synergy $0.39
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.64
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.36
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+6% Synergy $6.66
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.34
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+6% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.17
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.40
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+4% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $2.43
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $1.03
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $31.15
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
0% Synergy $0.44
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.39
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.25
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-1% Synergy $0.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.42
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $26.47
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.20
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $7.46
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-3% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.44
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $3.72
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $16.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.98
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-8% Synergy $4.99
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-8% Synergy $12.96
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $10.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate.

Tazri, Beacon of Unity Tazri, Beacon of Unity
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Radiant, Serra Archangel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Siani, Eye of the Storm Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker The Prismatic Piper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // The Prismatic Piper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Siani, Eye of the Storm Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ravos, Soultender Siani, Eye of the Storm Ravos, Soultender // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Hunding Gjornersen Hunding Gjornersen
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun