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Wydwen, the Biting Gale
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureFaerie Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2936 Current Rank
#2927 Last Week
#2962 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Wydwen, the Biting Gale.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Wydwen, the Biting Gale decks.

Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+9% Synergy $7.83
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+8% Synergy $1.15
Divergent Equation Divergent Equation
+4% Synergy $0.16
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+2% Synergy $1.05

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Wydwen, the Biting Gale's abilities and overall game plan.

Slitherwisp Slitherwisp
+44% Synergy $0.39
Cunning Nightbonder Cunning Nightbonder
+41% Synergy $0.37
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+39% Synergy $0.84
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+38% Synergy $0.20
Glen Elendra Pranksters Glen Elendra Pranksters
+34% Synergy $0.36
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
+33% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Tauntings Faerie Tauntings
+32% Synergy $1.80
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+32% Synergy $0.40
Nymris, Oona's Trickster Nymris, Oona's Trickster
+32% Synergy $0.37
Quickling Quickling
+30% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Wydwen, the Biting Gale decks.

Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+29% Synergy $0.13
Rewind Rewind
+27% Synergy $0.51
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+26% Synergy $13.69
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+26% Synergy $4.01
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+26% Synergy $4.70
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+25% Synergy $6.18
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+22% Synergy $6.22
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+21% Synergy $9.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+15% Synergy $1.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $41.55
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+3% Synergy $23.37
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $61.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $72.88
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $49.92
Force of Will Force of Will
+0% Synergy $64.60
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $66.59
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $18.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $58.38

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Wydwen, the Biting Gale's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+25% Synergy $1.11
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+23% Synergy $1.20
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+22% Synergy $1.16
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+21% Synergy $0.12
Dreamspoiler Witches Dreamspoiler Witches
+20% Synergy $0.22
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+20% Synergy $18.05
Nightmare Sower Nightmare Sower
+18% Synergy $0.19
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+18% Synergy $2.75
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+17% Synergy $13.90
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+16% Synergy $5.53
Unwelcome Sprite Unwelcome Sprite
+16% Synergy $0.21
Mistbind Clique Mistbind Clique
+15% Synergy $10.45
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+15% Synergy $5.17
Pestermite Pestermite
+14% Synergy $0.33
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+14% Synergy $0.69
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+13% Synergy $2.76
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+12% Synergy $12.93
Dream Spoilers Dream Spoilers
+12% Synergy $0.15
Stinging Lionfish Stinging Lionfish
+11% Synergy $0.07
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+10% Synergy $0.32
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+10% Synergy $0.58
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+10% Synergy $1.17
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+10% Synergy $0.46
Inspired Sprite Inspired Sprite
+10% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.82
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+10% Synergy $0.24
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+8% Synergy $0.27
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+8% Synergy $0.78
Thieving Sprite Thieving Sprite
+8% Synergy $0.24
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+8% Synergy $1.14
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+8% Synergy $18.78
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+8% Synergy $0.51
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+8% Synergy $5.63
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+8% Synergy $36.03
Glamermite Glamermite
+8% Synergy $0.12
Glamer Gifter Glamer Gifter
+7% Synergy $0.25
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+7% Synergy $0.17
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+7% Synergy $5.92
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+7% Synergy $17.27
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+7% Synergy $0.36
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+6% Synergy $0.21
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+6% Synergy $0.46
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+6% Synergy $0.15
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+5% Synergy $6.83
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+5% Synergy $0.38
Oona's Blackguard Oona's Blackguard
+4% Synergy $0.50
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+3% Synergy $3.30
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+2% Synergy $0.25
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+0% Synergy $3.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Wydwen, the Biting Gale safe.

Mystical Teachings Mystical Teachings
+27% Synergy $0.14
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+27% Synergy $0.43
Evacuation Evacuation
+22% Synergy $0.39
Impulse Impulse
+21% Synergy $0.14
Countersquall Countersquall
+18% Synergy $1.07
Unwind Unwind
+17% Synergy $1.05
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+17% Synergy $0.71
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+16% Synergy $6.16
Faerie Trickery Faerie Trickery
+15% Synergy $1.34
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+14% Synergy $1.00
Opt Opt
+13% Synergy $0.28
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+13% Synergy $0.77
Snap Snap
+13% Synergy $3.42
Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+12% Synergy $0.30
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+10% Synergy $0.10
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.38
Hatred Hatred
+10% Synergy $60.72
Capsize Capsize
+9% Synergy $0.96
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $2.33
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+9% Synergy $1.29
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $2.52
Peppersmoke Peppersmoke
+8% Synergy $0.20
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.18
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.26
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.38
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+8% Synergy $5.36
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $8.30
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+7% Synergy $0.45
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $1.11
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+7% Synergy $0.14
Disallow Disallow
+7% Synergy $1.74
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.57
Dismember Dismember
+3% Synergy $5.27
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $50.79
Consider Consider
+0% Synergy $0.34
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+0% Synergy $1.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+0% Synergy $3.63
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+0% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.20
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $3.41
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $55.81
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.18
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $27.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $1.96
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Wydwen, the Biting Gale's game plan and control the board.

Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+16% Synergy $4.44
Preordain Preordain
+14% Synergy $0.50
Damnation Damnation
+13% Synergy $21.09
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+12% Synergy $0.90
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.34
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+8% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+7% Synergy $1.20
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.73
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+6% Synergy $0.24
Step Through Step Through
+6% Synergy $0.20
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mutual Destruction Mutual Destruction
+5% Synergy $0.14
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $37.24
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $9.53
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $25.57
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+1% Synergy $1.41
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+0% Synergy $16.55
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+0% Synergy $2.11
Distant Melody Distant Melody
-1% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-19% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+24% Synergy $0.27
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+22% Synergy $0.27
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+19% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+17% Synergy $39.40
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+13% Synergy $0.41
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.54
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $30.84
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+10% Synergy $0.26
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $5.38
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $46.47
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $5.35
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+7% Synergy $1.18
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+7% Synergy $0.40
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+7% Synergy $2.89
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.25
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy $19.07
Barbed Bloodletter Barbed Bloodletter
+6% Synergy $0.15
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+6% Synergy $0.49
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+6% Synergy $1.51
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+5% Synergy $0.32
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+5% Synergy $7.31
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.69
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.33
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+4% Synergy $0.36
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+4% Synergy $17.55
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $14.36
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $11.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $47.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Wydwen, the Biting Gale's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dire Undercurrents Dire Undercurrents
+19% Synergy $4.75
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+15% Synergy $34.36
As Foretold As Foretold
+9% Synergy $1.71
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $8.34
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+8% Synergy $1.18
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+7% Synergy $0.38
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+6% Synergy $3.57
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+6% Synergy $0.54
Omen of the Dead Omen of the Dead
+5% Synergy $0.24
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+4% Synergy $1.81
Telepathy Telepathy
+4% Synergy $1.15
Dress Down Dress Down
+4% Synergy $0.58
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+1% Synergy $13.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $12.12
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $4.21
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.12

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Wydwen, the Biting Gale to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.09

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.43
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+18% Synergy $0.54
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+15% Synergy $0.35
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $9.67
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $0.92
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+6% Synergy $0.28
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+5% Synergy $0.35
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.83
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+4% Synergy $5.32
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy $0.64
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.26
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $62.97
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.73
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+3% Synergy $1.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.36
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $64.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.54
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $10.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.63
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+7% Synergy $14.39
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+6% Synergy $7.57
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.29
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.77
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.37
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $4.01
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.32
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-2% Synergy $3.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $1.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.50
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-16% Synergy $1.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy $3.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Wydwen, the Biting Gale decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+29% Synergy $3.67
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+27% Synergy $0.43
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+13% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.82
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.38
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+7% Synergy $0.53
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $19.48
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $3.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $37.24
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.19
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $37.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.64
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.47
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.37
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $18.15
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $31.32
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.28
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $10.34
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $32.53
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.09
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.92
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+0% Synergy $36.78
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+0% Synergy
River of Tears River of Tears
+0% Synergy $0.34
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+0% Synergy $3.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.30
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-1% Synergy $0.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $50.28
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $27.97
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $16.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.96
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $1.76
Underground River Underground River
-9% Synergy $1.47
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.21
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-9% Synergy $10.40
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-9% Synergy $0.33
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-11% Synergy $6.83
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-12% Synergy $0.35
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-12% Synergy $4.58
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-13% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-16% Synergy $0.85
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-20% Synergy $0.82

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