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Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Price tag $0.34

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

#2499 Current Rank
#2510 Last Week
#2405 Past 2 Years

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.

Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+8% Synergy $0.10
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+4% Synergy $8.73
Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+4% Synergy $0.15
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+4% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+3% Synergy $4.72

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
+46% Synergy $4.13
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+41% Synergy $0.36
Nimble Trapfinder Nimble Trapfinder
+39% Synergy $0.22
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+37% Synergy $0.37
Squad Commander Squad Commander
+35% Synergy $0.16
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+35% Synergy $0.11
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+33% Synergy $1.63
Harper Recruiter Harper Recruiter
+33% Synergy $0.28
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+31% Synergy $1.88
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+27% Synergy $3.79
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+26% Synergy $0.45
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+22% Synergy $0.42
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+18% Synergy $2.61
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.20
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.22
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $3.63
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $3.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $34.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $53.21
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $58.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $58.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.55
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $6.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $66.59

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 $0.28
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+25% Synergy $0.19
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+25% Synergy $0.40
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+23% Synergy $5.53
Bishop of Rebirth Bishop of Rebirth
+23% Synergy $0.43
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+22% Synergy $0.39
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+22% Synergy $6.25
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+20% Synergy $2.96
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.32
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+19% Synergy $10.12
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+19% Synergy $0.34
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+19% Synergy $3.07
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+19% Synergy $6.52
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+19% Synergy $0.40
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+18% Synergy $0.40
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+17% Synergy $0.30
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+17% Synergy $0.35
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+17% Synergy $0.57
Emeria Captain Emeria Captain
+17% Synergy $0.12
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+16% Synergy $5.07
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+15% Synergy $1.68
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.36
Smirking Spelljacker Smirking Spelljacker
+14% Synergy $3.12
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+14% Synergy $0.78
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+13% Synergy $0.27
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+13% Synergy $0.32
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+13% Synergy $0.44
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+13% Synergy $0.28
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+13% Synergy $0.20
Magus of the Disk Magus of the Disk
+13% Synergy $0.38
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+12% Synergy $1.78
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+12% Synergy $0.36
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+12% Synergy $13.69
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $28.67
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+12% Synergy $0.71
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+12% Synergy $3.44
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+12% Synergy $4.18
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+12% Synergy $0.30
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+11% Synergy $0.36
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+11% Synergy $0.23
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+11% Synergy $9.19
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+11% Synergy $7.17
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+10% Synergy $7.48
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+10% Synergy $0.39
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $6.97
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+9% Synergy $0.33
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+8% Synergy $0.33
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $8.04
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+7% Synergy $4.41
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $0.74

Instants

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

Concerted Defense Concerted Defense
+22% Synergy $0.18
Brought Back Brought Back
+12% Synergy $3.06
Practiced Tactics Practiced Tactics
+12% Synergy $0.13
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $15.93
Allied Assault Allied Assault
+8% Synergy $0.17
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+7% Synergy $0.30
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.29
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+5% Synergy $3.22
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.23
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.44
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.14
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.47
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $22.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.79
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+2% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.30
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.11
Render Silent Render Silent
-1% Synergy $2.09
Absorb Absorb
-1% Synergy $0.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.82
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.72
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $1.10
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $2.01
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $55.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.00

Sorceries

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

Stick Together Stick Together
+26% Synergy $0.33
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+24% Synergy $0.28
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+24% Synergy $0.28
Winged Words Winged Words
+23% Synergy $0.37
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+19% Synergy $3.91
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+18% Synergy $0.69
Skyclave Plunder Skyclave Plunder
+15% Synergy $0.10
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+12% Synergy $1.42
Fumigate Fumigate
+10% Synergy $0.30
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+10% Synergy $0.13
Doomskar Doomskar
+10% Synergy $0.82
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.33
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+9% Synergy $4.19
Rout Rout
+6% Synergy $0.42
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.33
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $2.81
Recommission Recommission
+5% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.82
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $2.29
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $3.50
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $37.03
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.75
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+23% Synergy $0.47
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+16% Synergy $0.40
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+15% Synergy $2.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+12% Synergy $5.50
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $5.78
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+9% Synergy $7.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.30
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.46
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+5% Synergy $0.86
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.44
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $5.12
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $1.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+19% Synergy $0.35
Journey to Oblivion Journey to Oblivion
+18% Synergy $0.11
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $7.32
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $5.04
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+12% Synergy $0.54
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $0.33
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+10% Synergy $1.51
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $2.93
Always Watching Always Watching
+8% Synergy $1.26
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+6% Synergy $12.14
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+5% Synergy $0.38
Pariah Pariah
+5% Synergy $2.19
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.42
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $1.24
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+1% Synergy $0.31
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $13.49
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
0% Synergy $0.25
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
0% Synergy $13.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $12.00
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $3.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $4.72

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+9% Synergy $4.72
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+8% Synergy $0.57
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.30
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.53
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.40
Mutavault Mutavault
+6% Synergy $4.58
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+4% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.52
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.31
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.91
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+3% Synergy $1.04
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.29
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.26
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $12.90
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.88
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.34
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+19% Synergy $6.52
Base Camp Base Camp
+11% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.24
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.33
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+9% Synergy $4.19
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+8% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+8% Synergy $0.37
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.29
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.41
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+5% Synergy $6.42
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.59
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.54
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+5% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.36
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.44
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+4% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.79
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $37.03
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.01
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.35
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $31.86
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.07
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-2% Synergy $0.13
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.82
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.82
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.24
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $18.47
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-5% Synergy $4.25
Tundra Tundra
-5% Synergy $3000.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $8.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.25
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $16.02
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-7% Synergy $11.03
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $5.31
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $8.42

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
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
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
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
Zuberi, Golden Feather Zuberi, Golden Feather
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
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
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Hunding Gjornersen Hunding Gjornersen
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
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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien