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

Legendary Creature — Angel Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Party 29% Flying 23% Angels 9% Aggro 4% Midrange 4%
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Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $51.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $56.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $36.16
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+72% Synergy $2.95
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+48% Synergy $8.37
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+48% Synergy $0.33
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+47% Synergy $2.06
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+46% Synergy $4.12
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+45% Synergy $0.35
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+42% Synergy $10.47
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+33% Synergy $0.38
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
+33% Synergy $0.40
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+28% Synergy $6.74
Scribe of the Mindful Scribe of the Mindful
+25% Synergy $0.12
Incubator Drone Incubator Drone
+25% Synergy $0.06
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+25% Synergy $3.71
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+25% Synergy $0.42
Brine Elemental Brine Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.13
Squad Commander Squad Commander
+25% Synergy $0.20
Emeria Captain Emeria Captain
+25% Synergy $0.08
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+25% Synergy $0.80
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+25% Synergy $0.67
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+25% Synergy $3.58
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+25% Synergy $1.96
Shepherd of the Cosmos Shepherd of the Cosmos
+25% Synergy $0.22
Master Skald Master Skald
+25% Synergy $0.03
Emancipation Angel Emancipation Angel
+25% Synergy $0.26
Disciple of the Sun Disciple of the Sun
+25% Synergy $0.07
Sidisi's Faithful Sidisi's Faithful
+25% Synergy $0.22
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
+25% Synergy $0.20
Wingcrafter Wingcrafter
+25% Synergy $0.17
Aven Skirmisher Aven Skirmisher
+25% Synergy $0.20
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+25% Synergy $0.50
Portal Manipulator Portal Manipulator
+24% Synergy $1.46
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+24% Synergy $1.35
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+24% Synergy $0.35
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+24% Synergy $2.36
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+24% Synergy $0.38
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+24% Synergy $0.08
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+24% Synergy $0.43
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+24% Synergy $0.34
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+24% Synergy $1.01
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+23% Synergy $9.78
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+23% Synergy $3.65
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+22% Synergy $0.26
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+22% Synergy $0.37
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+22% Synergy $0.36
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+21% Synergy $0.23
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+21% Synergy $34.13
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+20% Synergy $8.30
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+18% Synergy $0.39
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+15% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $2.82

Instants

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

Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+48% Synergy $0.74
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+44% Synergy $16.26
Glimpse of Freedom Glimpse of Freedom
+25% Synergy $0.16
Evermind Evermind
+25% Synergy $0.28
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+25% Synergy $0.15
Void Shatter Void Shatter
+25% Synergy $0.28
Channel Harm Channel Harm
+25% Synergy $0.16
Clash of Wills Clash of Wills
+25% Synergy $0.20
Adverse Conditions Adverse Conditions
+25% Synergy $0.08
You're Ambushed on the Road You're Ambushed on the Road
+25% Synergy $0.14
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+25% Synergy $2.89
Alley Evasion Alley Evasion
+25% Synergy $0.11
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+25% Synergy $0.27
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+25% Synergy $0.30
Blazing Hope Blazing Hope
+25% Synergy $0.09
Neutralize Neutralize
+25% Synergy $0.24
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+25% Synergy $0.11
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+25% Synergy $0.25
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+25% Synergy $0.17
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+25% Synergy $0.17
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+24% Synergy $0.50
Syncopate Syncopate
+24% Synergy $0.21
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+24% Synergy $0.22
Defabricate Defabricate
+24% Synergy $0.19
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+24% Synergy $0.30
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+24% Synergy $0.40
Filter Out Filter Out
+24% Synergy $0.32
Condescend Condescend
+24% Synergy $0.41
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+24% Synergy $25.13
Suspend Suspend
+24% Synergy $0.38
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+23% Synergy $2.61
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+23% Synergy $5.23
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+23% Synergy $0.42
Remand Remand
+23% Synergy $0.39
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+22% Synergy $6.50
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+22% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+21% Synergy $0.25
Reprieve Reprieve
+21% Synergy $1.64
Render Silent Render Silent
+18% Synergy $2.02
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.50
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $7.11
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+10% Synergy $5.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.44
Counterspell Counterspell
-28% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+48% Synergy $4.25
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+47% Synergy $0.69
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+44% Synergy $0.32
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+30% Synergy $0.77
Evangelize Evangelize
+25% Synergy $0.45
Divine Gambit Divine Gambit
+25% Synergy $0.15
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+25% Synergy $0.27
Stick Together Stick Together
+25% Synergy $0.32
Split the Party Split the Party
+25% Synergy $0.07
Descend upon the Sinful Descend upon the Sinful
+25% Synergy $0.29
Sculpted Sunburst Sculpted Sunburst
+25% Synergy $0.19
Angelic Purge Angelic Purge
+25% Synergy $0.09
Skyclave Plunder Skyclave Plunder
+25% Synergy $0.04
Defy Death Defy Death
+25% Synergy $0.35
Sudden Disappearance Sudden Disappearance
+25% Synergy $0.28
Rout Rout
+24% Synergy $0.42
Time Warp Time Warp
+23% Synergy $14.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $35.07
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+12% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.94
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $2.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+25% Synergy $3.32
Sorcerer's Wand Sorcerer's Wand
+25% Synergy $0.13
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+25% Synergy $0.51
Mysterious Limousine Mysterious Limousine
+25% Synergy $0.19
Glass Casket Glass Casket
+25% Synergy $0.09
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.20
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+25% Synergy $1.71
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+24% Synergy $5.44
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+24% Synergy $0.40
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+24% Synergy $2.23
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+22% Synergy $0.69
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+22% Synergy $8.14
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $1.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+17% Synergy $6.10
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+15% Synergy $0.45

Enchantments

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

Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+32% Synergy $0.29
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+25% Synergy $0.31
Swindler's Scheme Swindler's Scheme
+25% Synergy $0.13
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+25% Synergy $0.40
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+24% Synergy $0.76
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+24% Synergy $14.15
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+24% Synergy $0.42
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+24% Synergy $0.19
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+24% Synergy $4.64
Always Watching Always Watching
+24% Synergy $1.32
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+22% Synergy $0.98
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+22% Synergy $1.29
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+21% Synergy $1.43
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+21% Synergy $3.55
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+20% Synergy $0.98
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+19% Synergy $0.57
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $1.44
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+16% Synergy $10.23
Land Tax Land Tax
+16% Synergy $13.05

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+70% Synergy $0.29
Mutavault Mutavault
+50% Synergy $4.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+47% Synergy $0.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+40% Synergy $6.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+31% Synergy $31.72
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+25% Synergy $0.27
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+25% Synergy $0.34
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $1.53
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+24% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $6.78
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+20% Synergy $0.35
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+20% Synergy $0.62
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+25% Synergy $0.25
Fieldmist Borderpost Fieldmist Borderpost
+24% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+21% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.60
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-32% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+48% Synergy $4.25
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+42% Synergy $0.34
Base Camp Base Camp
+25% Synergy $0.09
Shimmerdrift Vale Shimmerdrift Vale
+24% Synergy $0.30
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+23% Synergy $0.42
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+23% Synergy $0.38
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.52
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+22% Synergy $6.52
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+20% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+20% Synergy $0.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $35.07
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+19% Synergy $0.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $15.52
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+18% Synergy $38.66
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+17% Synergy $18.92
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $2.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $7.11
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $18.75
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.34
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+2% Synergy $8.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.36
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-11% Synergy $0.32
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-15% Synergy $5.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-16% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
-20% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-21% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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