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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

#2503 Current Rank
#2658 Last Week
#2368 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.

Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+6% Synergy $0.14
Action News Crew Action News Crew
+3% Synergy $0.10
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+3% Synergy $0.35
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+2% Synergy $0.44
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+2% Synergy $5.66

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 $1.18
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+43% Synergy $0.27
Nimble Trapfinder Nimble Trapfinder
+40% Synergy $0.25
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+38% Synergy $0.35
Squad Commander Squad Commander
+37% Synergy $0.25
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+36% Synergy $0.11
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+34% Synergy $1.62
Harper Recruiter Harper Recruiter
+33% Synergy $0.34
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+31% Synergy $1.89
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
+28% Synergy $0.51
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+27% Synergy $4.16
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+23% Synergy $0.59
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+21% Synergy $3.01
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.20
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.91
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $3.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $0.99
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+4% Synergy $31.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $36.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $55.57
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $17.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $56.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $57.27
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.42
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $6.50
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Archpriest of Iona Archpriest of Iona
+30% Synergy $0.32
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+27% Synergy $0.37
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+25% Synergy $0.24
Bishop of Rebirth Bishop of Rebirth
+25% Synergy $0.38
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+24% Synergy $6.18
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+24% Synergy $6.95
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+22% Synergy $11.20
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+22% Synergy $5.87
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+22% Synergy $3.82
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+21% Synergy $0.39
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+21% Synergy $0.76
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+20% Synergy $0.34
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+20% Synergy $3.60
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+20% Synergy $0.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.32
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+18% Synergy $0.29
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+18% Synergy $0.36
Emeria Captain Emeria Captain
+18% Synergy $0.06
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+16% Synergy $0.45
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+16% Synergy $5.21
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+15% Synergy $0.33
Smirking Spelljacker Smirking Spelljacker
+15% Synergy $3.43
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+14% Synergy $0.31
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+14% Synergy $0.25
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+14% Synergy $0.66
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+14% Synergy $0.11
Magus of the Disk Magus of the Disk
+14% Synergy $0.34
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+14% Synergy $1.63
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+13% Synergy $0.91
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+13% Synergy $0.35
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+13% Synergy $14.05
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+13% Synergy $0.22
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+13% Synergy $1.15
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+13% Synergy $4.25
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+12% Synergy $9.31
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+12% Synergy $3.50
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+12% Synergy $0.38
Mage's Attendant Mage's Attendant
+12% Synergy $0.27
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+11% Synergy $0.34
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+11% Synergy $27.56
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+11% Synergy $4.45
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+11% Synergy $7.21
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+10% Synergy $0.35
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+10% Synergy $0.36
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $7.06
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+9% Synergy $7.27
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+8% Synergy $0.48
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $8.31
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+7% Synergy $4.00
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $0.84

Instants

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

Concerted Defense Concerted Defense
+24% Synergy $0.11
Brought Back Brought Back
+13% Synergy $2.28
Practiced Tactics Practiced Tactics
+13% Synergy $0.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $18.26
Allied Assault Allied Assault
+8% Synergy $0.13
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+7% Synergy $0.34
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.26
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+6% Synergy $2.69
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.37
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $1.29
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.39
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.42
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $21.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.59
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+2% Synergy $0.24
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+2% Synergy $0.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.33
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.39
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.08
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.53
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.53
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.73
Render Silent Render Silent
-1% Synergy $2.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.46
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $52.04
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.10
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $6.97

Sorceries

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

Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+26% Synergy $0.65
Stick Together Stick Together
+26% Synergy $0.36
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+23% Synergy $0.32
Winged Words Winged Words
+22% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+19% Synergy $3.29
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+17% Synergy $0.57
Skyclave Plunder Skyclave Plunder
+17% Synergy $0.04
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+12% Synergy $1.55
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+11% Synergy $0.16
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $3.49
Fumigate Fumigate
+10% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.26
Doomskar Doomskar
+9% Synergy $0.81
Rout Rout
+6% Synergy $0.40
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.31
Recommission Recommission
+6% Synergy $0.33
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $2.69
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.31
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.32
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $3.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.91
Time Wipe Time Wipe
0% Synergy $0.26
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.64
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.54
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+24% Synergy $0.61
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+17% Synergy $2.34
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+16% Synergy $0.36
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+14% Synergy $5.37
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $7.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.31
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $6.21
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.42
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+5% Synergy $0.65
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $1.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+21% Synergy $0.35
Journey to Oblivion Journey to Oblivion
+19% Synergy $0.07
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $4.61
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $4.98
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+12% Synergy $0.59
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $0.94
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+9% Synergy $1.40
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.55
Always Watching Always Watching
+8% Synergy $1.32
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+6% Synergy $14.43
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+5% Synergy $0.36
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.44
Pariah Pariah
+5% Synergy $1.90
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $1.12
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+2% Synergy $0.34
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+1% Synergy $14.09
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $15.72
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.56
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $3.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $3.52

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+10% Synergy $8.16
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+8% Synergy $0.59
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.26
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mutavault Mutavault
+8% Synergy $4.66
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.40
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.55
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+5% Synergy $0.22
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+4% Synergy $1.24
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.26
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.31
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.95
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.29
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.44
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $10.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.46
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.90

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 $5.87
Base Camp Base Camp
+12% Synergy $0.11
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+11% Synergy $0.25
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $3.49
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.26
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+8% Synergy $0.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.35
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+6% Synergy $6.14
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.62
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.28
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.37
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+5% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+4% Synergy $0.13
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.27
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.00
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.59
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.91
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.40
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.23
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $28.81
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.37
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.21
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.36
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.30
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-3% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.79
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $7.13
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $17.99
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $3.96
Tundra Tundra
-5% Synergy $3000.00
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.30
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-7% Synergy $4.95
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.07
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-7% Synergy $12.90
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $7.66

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
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Isperia the Inscrutable Isperia the Inscrutable
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
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
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
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Zuberi, Golden Feather Zuberi, Golden Feather
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ravos, Soultender Siani, Eye of the Storm Ravos, Soultender // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Hunding Gjornersen Hunding Gjornersen
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
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
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage