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Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Angel Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Flying 28% Party 23% Angels 10% Aggro 6% Midrange 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate players are trying out in Flying decks.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+32% Synergy $3.46

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate's Flying builds — cards that lean hardest into the Flying theme.

Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+67% Synergy $2.70
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+66% Synergy $0.60
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+66% Synergy $0.34
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+65% Synergy $0.28
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+63% Synergy $0.32
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+62% Synergy $0.40
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+59% Synergy $0.34
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+59% Synergy $0.38
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+57% Synergy $0.32
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+57% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The staple cards most Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Flying decks run as their core.

Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+56% Synergy $0.39
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+56% Synergy $0.29
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+53% Synergy $0.35
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+49% Synergy $0.61
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+48% Synergy $0.30
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+43% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $0.77
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+18% Synergy $2.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Flying game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+17% Synergy $29.93
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $48.18
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $38.67
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $35.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $61.19
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $57.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Flying plan in Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
+57% Synergy $0.35
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+44% Synergy $1.18
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+43% Synergy $5.71
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+41% Synergy $0.43
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+40% Synergy $0.31
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+39% Synergy $0.46
Starwinder Starwinder
+38% Synergy $1.12
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+37% Synergy $1.49
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+37% Synergy $3.25
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+36% Synergy $4.48
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+34% Synergy $7.87
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+33% Synergy $11.91
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+33% Synergy $0.27
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+33% Synergy $0.35
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+31% Synergy $2.44
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+31% Synergy $4.34
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+30% Synergy $0.30
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+28% Synergy $0.33
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+28% Synergy $0.35
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+27% Synergy $0.31
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+27% Synergy $2.12
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+26% Synergy $2.19
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+25% Synergy $4.12
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+25% Synergy $0.36
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+24% Synergy $0.38
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.30
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+22% Synergy $0.32
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+22% Synergy $1.88
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+22% Synergy $0.66
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+22% Synergy $2.66
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+22% Synergy $4.80
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+22% Synergy $0.40
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+22% Synergy $0.86
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+22% Synergy $4.09
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+22% Synergy $0.46
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+22% Synergy $0.36
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+22% Synergy $21.22
Tide Skimmer Tide Skimmer
+21% Synergy $0.27
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $2.24
Illvoi Galeblade Illvoi Galeblade
+20% Synergy $0.24
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+19% Synergy $0.37
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+18% Synergy $9.20
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+17% Synergy $6.01
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+17% Synergy $0.47
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+17% Synergy $3.08
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+16% Synergy $0.24
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+16% Synergy $6.99
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+15% Synergy $0.45
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+14% Synergy $29.88
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+12% Synergy $0.72

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate's Flying deck ahead.

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+30% Synergy $15.83
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+18% Synergy $2.66
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+18% Synergy $3.25
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+16% Synergy $2.97
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+13% Synergy $3.63
Resculpt Resculpt
+11% Synergy $0.28
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+11% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $3.83
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.38
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+8% Synergy $0.42
Get Lost Get Lost
+7% Synergy $3.36
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+7% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.67
Access Denied Access Denied
+6% Synergy $2.77
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $6.91
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $2.43
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.86
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $20.92
Absorb Absorb
+2% Synergy $0.40
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.09
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $57.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.41
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $11.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Flying game plan forward for Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate.

Winged Words Winged Words
+40% Synergy $0.29
Donatello's Technique Donatello's Technique
+33% Synergy $0.28
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+27% Synergy $0.23
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+23% Synergy $0.33
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+22% Synergy $1.37
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+21% Synergy $4.51
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.36
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+16% Synergy $0.29
Fumigate Fumigate
+13% Synergy $0.33
Recommission Recommission
+13% Synergy $0.29
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.14
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $1.33
Ravenform Ravenform
+10% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.40
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+9% Synergy $0.28
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+9% Synergy $1.54
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $12.86
Stock Up Stock Up
+8% Synergy $1.48
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+8% Synergy $2.34
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+7% Synergy $1.77
Doomskar Doomskar
+7% Synergy $0.66
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $4.76
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+7% Synergy $1.42
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $3.18
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.91
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $35.68
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.68
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Flying decks.

The Indomitable The Indomitable
+24% Synergy $3.05
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $5.94
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+20% Synergy $0.34
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+13% Synergy $0.33
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+11% Synergy $1.18
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+9% Synergy $0.35
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+9% Synergy $1.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $4.67
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+8% Synergy $0.42
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+8% Synergy $0.37
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $5.81
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+4% Synergy $1.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.52
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $5.81
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $6.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Flying strategy in Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate decks.

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+42% Synergy $1.73
True Conviction True Conviction
+37% Synergy $4.38
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+31% Synergy $0.48
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+28% Synergy $0.29
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+23% Synergy $0.62
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+23% Synergy $0.16
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+21% Synergy $0.38
Always Watching Always Watching
+17% Synergy $1.15
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+16% Synergy $3.07
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $8.28
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+13% Synergy $0.31
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+11% Synergy $2.87
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+9% Synergy $0.40
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+9% Synergy $0.40
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+8% Synergy $18.47
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+8% Synergy $0.42
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.56
Curiosity Curiosity
+7% Synergy $0.99
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+7% Synergy $11.57
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+6% Synergy $1.31
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+5% Synergy $0.24
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+4% Synergy $9.12
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+4% Synergy $0.31
Murmuration Murmuration
+1% Synergy $0.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate's Flying game plan.

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+9% Synergy $7.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Flying decks.

Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+23% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
+21% Synergy $5.79
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+19% Synergy $6.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+18% Synergy $0.30
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+15% Synergy $0.21
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+14% Synergy $0.49
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.42
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+11% Synergy $0.89
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+8% Synergy $0.57
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+7% Synergy $0.32
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.96
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $3.52
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $28.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate's Flying strategy.

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+13% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+11% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.29
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+8% Synergy $0.43
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate's Flying decks.

Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+28% Synergy $0.37
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+21% Synergy $4.51
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+19% Synergy $0.31
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+19% Synergy $6.45
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+16% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+16% Synergy $6.71
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+16% Synergy $0.29
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+11% Synergy $0.23
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+11% Synergy $4.44
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+11% Synergy $37.29
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $1.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $31.87
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+7% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.11
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+6% Synergy $0.41
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $20.44
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $6.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $6.91
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $2.43
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.97
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $35.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.37
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $35.90
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $18.26
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy $3000.00
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $4.73
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-1% Synergy $4.61
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.87
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.08
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-5% Synergy $7.91
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
-9% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-9% Synergy $0.33
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-9% Synergy $11.47
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-10% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
-15% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-15% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
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
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Ravos, Soultender Siani, Eye of the Storm Ravos, Soultender // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
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
Inniaz, the Gale Force Inniaz, the Gale Force
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Radiant, Serra Archangel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ravos, Soultender Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender
Zuberi, Golden Feather Zuberi, Golden Feather
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover