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Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Angel Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Flying 26% Party 18% Angels 9% Aggro 7% 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 $45.85
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $63.43
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $38.48
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $39.16

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 $2.73
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+48% Synergy $8.38
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+48% Synergy $0.38
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+47% Synergy $2.18
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+46% Synergy $2.90
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+45% Synergy $0.40
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+42% Synergy $11.62
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+33% Synergy $0.48
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
+33% Synergy $0.39
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+28% Synergy $6.18
Scribe of the Mindful Scribe of the Mindful
+25% Synergy $0.11
Incubator Drone Incubator Drone
+25% Synergy $0.07
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+25% Synergy $2.44
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+25% Synergy $0.39
Brine Elemental Brine Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.14
Squad Commander Squad Commander
+25% Synergy $0.23
Emeria Captain Emeria Captain
+25% Synergy $0.15
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+25% Synergy $0.78
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+25% Synergy $0.67
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+25% Synergy $4.14
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+25% Synergy $2.20
Shepherd of the Cosmos Shepherd of the Cosmos
+25% Synergy $0.29
Master Skald Master Skald
+25% Synergy $0.09
Emancipation Angel Emancipation Angel
+25% Synergy $0.30
Disciple of the Sun Disciple of the Sun
+25% Synergy $0.14
Sidisi's Faithful Sidisi's Faithful
+25% Synergy $0.20
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
+25% Synergy $0.23
Wingcrafter Wingcrafter
+25% Synergy $0.18
Aven Skirmisher Aven Skirmisher
+25% Synergy $0.23
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+25% Synergy $0.45
Portal Manipulator Portal Manipulator
+24% Synergy $1.20
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+24% Synergy $0.69
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+24% Synergy $0.40
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+24% Synergy $2.63
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+24% Synergy $0.57
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+24% Synergy $0.25
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+24% Synergy $0.46
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+24% Synergy $0.36
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+24% Synergy $1.00
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+23% Synergy $9.42
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+23% Synergy $2.32
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+22% Synergy $0.30
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+22% Synergy $0.30
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+22% Synergy $0.47
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+22% Synergy $0.38
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+21% Synergy $29.40
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+20% Synergy $6.71
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+18% Synergy $0.35
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+15% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $6.34

Instants

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

Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+48% Synergy $1.00
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+44% Synergy $16.81
Glimpse of Freedom Glimpse of Freedom
+25% Synergy $0.18
Evermind Evermind
+25% Synergy $0.29
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+25% Synergy $0.13
Void Shatter Void Shatter
+25% Synergy $0.30
Channel Harm Channel Harm
+25% Synergy $0.19
Clash of Wills Clash of Wills
+25% Synergy $0.16
Adverse Conditions Adverse Conditions
+25% Synergy $0.10
You're Ambushed on the Road You're Ambushed on the Road
+25% Synergy $0.18
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+25% Synergy $3.09
Alley Evasion Alley Evasion
+25% Synergy $0.13
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+25% Synergy $0.27
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+25% Synergy $0.31
Blazing Hope Blazing Hope
+25% Synergy $0.12
Neutralize Neutralize
+25% Synergy $0.29
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+25% Synergy $0.10
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+25% Synergy $0.27
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+25% Synergy $0.18
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+25% Synergy $0.19
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+24% Synergy $0.49
Syncopate Syncopate
+24% Synergy $0.18
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+24% Synergy $0.21
Defabricate Defabricate
+24% Synergy $0.22
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+24% Synergy $0.26
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+24% Synergy $0.62
Filter Out Filter Out
+24% Synergy $0.27
Condescend Condescend
+24% Synergy $0.56
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+24% Synergy $25.06
Suspend Suspend
+24% Synergy $0.52
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+23% Synergy $0.45
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+23% Synergy $5.24
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+23% Synergy $0.43
Remand Remand
+23% Synergy $0.37
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+22% Synergy $3.60
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+22% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+21% Synergy $0.30
Reprieve Reprieve
+21% Synergy $2.01
Render Silent Render Silent
+18% Synergy $2.61
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $9.48
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+10% Synergy $5.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $3.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.72
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $0.88
Counterspell Counterspell
-28% Synergy $4.28

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 $4.24
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+47% Synergy $0.99
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+44% Synergy $0.40
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+30% Synergy $1.19
Evangelize Evangelize
+25% Synergy $0.34
Divine Gambit Divine Gambit
+25% Synergy $0.22
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+25% Synergy $0.26
Stick Together Stick Together
+25% Synergy $0.38
Split the Party Split the Party
+25% Synergy $0.13
Descend upon the Sinful Descend upon the Sinful
+25% Synergy $0.36
Sculpted Sunburst Sculpted Sunburst
+25% Synergy $0.24
Angelic Purge Angelic Purge
+25% Synergy $0.22
Skyclave Plunder Skyclave Plunder
+25% Synergy $0.15
Rout Rout
+25% Synergy $0.40
Defy Death Defy Death
+25% Synergy $0.36
Sudden Disappearance Sudden Disappearance
+25% Synergy $0.30
Time Warp Time Warp
+23% Synergy $6.84
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $35.15
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+12% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.35
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $2.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+25% Synergy $3.02
Sorcerer's Wand Sorcerer's Wand
+25% Synergy $0.10
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+25% Synergy $0.67
Mysterious Limousine Mysterious Limousine
+25% Synergy $0.28
Glass Casket Glass Casket
+25% Synergy $0.06
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.20
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+25% Synergy $1.91
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+24% Synergy $5.33
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+24% Synergy $0.41
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+24% Synergy $3.08
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+22% Synergy $3.27
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+22% Synergy $5.42
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $1.12
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+16% Synergy $8.14
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 $0.28
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+25% Synergy $0.33
Swindler's Scheme Swindler's Scheme
+25% Synergy $0.16
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+25% Synergy $0.35
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+24% Synergy $0.33
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+24% Synergy $15.45
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+24% Synergy $0.42
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+24% Synergy $0.27
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+24% Synergy $8.18
Always Watching Always Watching
+24% Synergy $1.01
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+22% Synergy $0.29
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+22% Synergy $2.93
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+21% Synergy $1.85
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+21% Synergy $3.54
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+20% Synergy $0.98
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+19% Synergy $0.43
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $0.35
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+16% Synergy $9.84
Land Tax Land Tax
+16% Synergy $16.51

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+70% Synergy $0.31
Mutavault Mutavault
+50% Synergy $4.18
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+47% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+40% Synergy $6.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+31% Synergy $26.55
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+25% Synergy $0.30
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+25% Synergy $0.31
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $1.31
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+24% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $6.72
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+20% Synergy $0.32
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+20% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+25% Synergy $0.23
Fieldmist Borderpost Fieldmist Borderpost
+24% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+21% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-32% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+48% Synergy $4.24
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+42% Synergy $0.38
Base Camp Base Camp
+25% Synergy $0.19
Shimmerdrift Vale Shimmerdrift Vale
+24% Synergy $0.27
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+23% Synergy $0.43
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+23% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.31
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+22% Synergy $6.46
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+20% Synergy $1.18
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+20% Synergy $0.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $35.15
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+19% Synergy $0.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $15.74
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+18% Synergy $37.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+17% Synergy $19.87
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $6.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $9.48
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $21.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.32
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.24
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+2% Synergy $7.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.30
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-11% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.18
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-15% Synergy $1.12
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-16% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
-20% Synergy $0.06
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.

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