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Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate: Flying
Price tag $0.33

Legendary Creature — Angel Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Party 29% Flying 23% Angels 9% Aggro 4% 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 $4.15

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 $4.18
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+66% Synergy $0.53
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+66% Synergy $1.44
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+65% Synergy $0.25
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+63% Synergy $0.25
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+63% Synergy $0.45
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+59% Synergy $0.34
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+59% Synergy $0.35
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+57% Synergy $0.76
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+57% Synergy $0.33

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 $0.41
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+56% Synergy $0.23
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+53% Synergy $0.36
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+49% Synergy $0.38
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+48% Synergy $0.32
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+43% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $1.62
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+18% Synergy $2.91
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.44

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 $34.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $41.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $51.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $36.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $53.72
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $56.78

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 $0.47
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+44% Synergy $0.73
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+43% Synergy $5.38
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+41% Synergy $0.38
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+40% Synergy $0.31
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+39% Synergy $0.36
Starwinder Starwinder
+38% Synergy $1.06
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+37% Synergy $1.26
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+37% Synergy $4.12
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+36% Synergy $4.15
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+34% Synergy $7.36
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+33% Synergy $10.47
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+33% Synergy $0.23
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+33% Synergy $0.29
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+31% Synergy $3.15
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+31% Synergy $4.96
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+30% Synergy $0.34
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+28% Synergy $0.26
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+28% Synergy $0.35
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+27% Synergy $0.19
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+27% Synergy $1.96
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+26% Synergy $2.23
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+25% Synergy $5.10
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+25% Synergy $0.32
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+24% Synergy $0.12
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.31
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+22% Synergy $0.34
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+22% Synergy $0.78
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+22% Synergy $0.45
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+22% Synergy $3.01
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+22% Synergy $4.79
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+22% Synergy $0.39
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+22% Synergy $0.55
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+22% Synergy $3.41
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+22% Synergy $0.82
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+22% Synergy $0.40
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+22% Synergy $21.04
Tide Skimmer Tide Skimmer
+21% Synergy $0.27
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $0.77
Illvoi Galeblade Illvoi Galeblade
+20% Synergy $0.21
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+19% Synergy $0.39
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+18% Synergy $7.55
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+17% Synergy $6.74
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+17% Synergy $0.43
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+17% Synergy $2.35
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+16% Synergy $0.15
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+16% Synergy $6.64
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+15% Synergy $0.37
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+14% Synergy $34.13
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+12% Synergy $0.49

Instants

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

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+26% Synergy $16.26
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+18% Synergy $4.19
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+18% Synergy $3.07
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+16% Synergy $2.67
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+13% Synergy $2.37
Resculpt Resculpt
+11% Synergy $0.22
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+11% Synergy $0.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $2.26
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.50
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+8% Synergy $0.40
Get Lost Get Lost
+7% Synergy $4.22
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+7% Synergy $0.74
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.46
Access Denied Access Denied
+6% Synergy $3.15
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.11
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.64
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.36
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $21.48
Absorb Absorb
+2% Synergy $0.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.28
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.11
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $52.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.86
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+40% Synergy $0.33
Donatello's Technique Donatello's Technique
+33% Synergy $0.24
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+27% Synergy $0.32
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+23% Synergy $0.52
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+22% Synergy $1.30
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+21% Synergy $4.25
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.32
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+16% Synergy $0.23
Fumigate Fumigate
+13% Synergy $0.35
Recommission Recommission
+13% Synergy $0.36
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.16
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $1.21
Ravenform Ravenform
+10% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.94
Stock Up Stock Up
+9% Synergy $2.61
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+9% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+9% Synergy $1.20
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $12.29
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+8% Synergy $1.92
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+7% Synergy $0.77
Doomskar Doomskar
+7% Synergy $0.94
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $3.39
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.69
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $2.65
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $35.07
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.66
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.34

Utility Artifacts

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

The Indomitable The Indomitable
+24% Synergy $0.69
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $8.14
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+20% Synergy $0.33
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+13% Synergy $0.66
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy $0.39
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+11% Synergy $1.30
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+9% Synergy $0.36
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+9% Synergy $1.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+8% Synergy $0.40
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $5.89
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $19.66
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+4% Synergy $1.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.93
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $5.35
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $6.10

Enchantments

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

Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+42% Synergy $1.43
True Conviction True Conviction
+37% Synergy $5.04
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+31% Synergy $0.57
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+28% Synergy $0.98
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+23% Synergy $0.65
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+23% Synergy $0.22
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+21% Synergy $0.36
Always Watching Always Watching
+17% Synergy $1.32
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+16% Synergy $2.65
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $4.64
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+13% Synergy $0.40
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+11% Synergy $3.82
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+9% Synergy $0.39
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+9% Synergy $0.37
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+8% Synergy $14.15
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+8% Synergy $0.42
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.43
Curiosity Curiosity
+7% Synergy $1.27
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+7% Synergy $9.17
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+6% Synergy $1.35
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+5% Synergy $0.25
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+4% Synergy $7.48
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+4% Synergy $0.29
Murmuration Murmuration
+1% Synergy $0.36
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

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

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+9% Synergy $8.36

Utility Lands

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

Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+23% Synergy $0.26
War Room War Room
+21% Synergy $1.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+19% Synergy $6.78
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+18% Synergy $0.35
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+15% Synergy $0.30
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+14% Synergy $0.62
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.53
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+11% Synergy $1.27
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+8% Synergy $0.53
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+7% Synergy $0.36
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.76
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.29
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $6.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $0.85

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 $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+11% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.30
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+8% Synergy $0.45
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+28% Synergy $0.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+21% Synergy $4.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy $0.52
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+19% Synergy $0.34
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+19% Synergy $6.62
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+16% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+16% Synergy $8.39
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+16% Synergy $0.23
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+11% Synergy $0.19
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+11% Synergy $4.52
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+11% Synergy $38.66
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $1.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $30.45
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+7% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.02
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+6% Synergy $0.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $18.92
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $6.52
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.64
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.52
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $35.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $36.10
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $18.75
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy $3000.00
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.82
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-1% Synergy $3.87
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.39
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.38
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.26
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-4% Synergy $9.28
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
-9% Synergy $0.07
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-9% Synergy $0.32
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-9% Synergy $11.43
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-10% Synergy $0.13
Port Town Port Town
-15% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-15% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

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

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
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
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
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
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
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
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