Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander)

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,260
317decks
Mike Carrozza
Feb 18, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - Powered Down Poison Dilemma
This week on Am I the Bolas?, we're talking about poison counters; is there a way to play fairly with poison?
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Tackle Artist
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ignite the Future
60%inclusion190 decks317 decks
59%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
57%inclusion182 decks317 decks
54%synergy
Light Up the Stage
52%inclusion166 decks317 decks
49%synergy
Epic Experiment
52%inclusion165 decks317 decks
46%synergy
Font of Magic
43%inclusion136 decks317 decks
42%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
44%inclusion140 decks317 decks
42%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
45%inclusion144 decks317 decks
42%synergy
Expressive Iteration
64%inclusion203 decks317 decks
41%synergy
Mind's Desire
44%inclusion138 decks317 decks
39%synergy
Wizards of Thay
41%inclusion129 decks317 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion224 decks317 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion216 decks317 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion211 decks317 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion195 decks317 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion190 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion182 decks317 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
57%inclusion182 decks317 decks
36%synergy
Guttersnipe
56%inclusion178 decks317 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion177 decks317 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion174 decks317 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion177 decks317 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion97 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion87 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion69 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion58 decks317 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion47 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion37 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
-4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
5.7%inclusion18 decks317 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
45%inclusion133 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
37%inclusion117 decks317 decks
33%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
36%inclusion113 decks317 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
35%inclusion112 decks317 decks
27%synergy
Coruscation Mage
32%inclusion93 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
31%inclusion99 decks317 decks
29%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion94 decks317 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion93 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion90 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
25%inclusion78 decks317 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
24%inclusion77 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion69 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
21%inclusion68 decks317 decks
18%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
21%inclusion67 decks317 decks
20%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion66 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
20%inclusion62 decks317 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Party Thrasher
18%inclusion55 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
18%inclusion56 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion52 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion51 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion49 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion47 decks310 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
15%inclusion48 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion48 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
14%inclusion45 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion32 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Nalfeshnee
12%inclusion37 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
9.5%inclusion30 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.0%inclusion28 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.9%inclusion22 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
6.9%inclusion22 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Chemister
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Stormsplitter
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
50%inclusion157 decks317 decks
30%synergy
Consider
49%inclusion156 decks317 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion151 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Snap
44%inclusion140 decks317 decks
20%synergy
Opt
42%inclusion132 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion130 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion128 decks317 decks
28%synergy
Gale's Redirection
38%inclusion119 decks317 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion118 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion114 decks317 decks
33%synergy
Big Score
35%inclusion111 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
31%inclusion97 decks317 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion84 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion76 decks317 decks
-9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion72 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion69 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion68 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion63 decks317 decks
-8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion62 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion60 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion60 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
19%inclusion59 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion57 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion58 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion58 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Saw It Coming
18%inclusion56 decks317 decks
16%synergy
Archmage's Charm
17%inclusion55 decks317 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion53 decks317 decks
-5%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion45 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
12%inclusion37 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion36 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion34 decks317 decks
4%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
11%inclusion34 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion34 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion33 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion33 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.5%inclusion30 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Commune with Lava
9.5%inclusion30 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
8.5%inclusion27 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.2%inclusion26 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Slick Sequence
8.2%inclusion26 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
-10%synergy
Opera Love Song
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Reiterate
6.9%inclusion22 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion22 decks317 decks
-7%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.9%inclusion22 decks317 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Electrodominance
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
53%inclusion167 decks317 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
46%inclusion145 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion142 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
43%inclusion137 decks317 decks
23%synergy
Grapeshot
39%inclusion124 decks317 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Impulse
34%inclusion107 decks317 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion106 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion94 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
28%inclusion90 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
26%inclusion81 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Rousing Refrain
21%inclusion66 decks317 decks
16%synergy
See the Truth
21%inclusion65 decks317 decks
20%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
20%inclusion62 decks310 decks
18%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion63 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
19%inclusion60 decks317 decks
16%synergy
Personal Tutor
19%inclusion60 decks317 decks
14%synergy
Lock and Load
19%inclusion59 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
16%inclusion50 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Strike It Rich
15%inclusion48 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Relay
14%inclusion43 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
11%inclusion35 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
11%inclusion34 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Visionary's Dance
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Apex of Power
10%inclusion33 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion31 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Creative Technique
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Impending Flux
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
8.8%inclusion28 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
8.5%inclusion27 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Dance with Calamity
8.2%inclusion26 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Fireball
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Beacon Bolt
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.3%inclusion23 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
7.3%inclusion23 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion22 decks317 decks
-7%synergy
Throes of Chaos
6.9%inclusion22 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Artistic Process
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rapturous Moment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Muse Vortex
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wand of Wonder
27%inclusion87 decks317 decks
24%synergy
Ruby Medallion
25%inclusion78 decks317 decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
21%inclusion68 decks317 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
21%inclusion68 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion40 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion34 decks317 decks
-18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion31 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Rod of Absorption
7.3%inclusion23 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion22 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Wand
5.7%inclusion18 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion119 decks317 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion107 decks317 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
31%inclusion99 decks317 decks
25%synergy
Sorcerer Class
23%inclusion73 decks317 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Courage
19%inclusion60 decks317 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
16%inclusion48 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion49 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
15%inclusion48 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
14%inclusion43 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Stolen Strategy
11%inclusion35 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion34 decks317 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.5%inclusion30 decks317 decks
-10%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Triple Triad
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
8.2%inclusion26 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Wild Wasteland
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
5.0%inclusion16 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.0%inclusion16 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
22%inclusion65 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion155 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion128 decks317 decks
15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion58 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Cataract
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Volcano
12%inclusion37 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion35 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion32 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion23 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion16 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion273 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion261 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion159 decks317 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion141 decks317 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion96 decks317 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion72 decks317 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
-11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion37 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion33 decks317 decks
-4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.5%inclusion30 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.7%inclusion18 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Potioner's Trove
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion315 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion311 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion274 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion223 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion174 decks317 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion167 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion156 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion154 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion150 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion130 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion129 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
37%inclusion116 decks317 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion107 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion96 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion94 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion85 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion74 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion67 decks317 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion57 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion55 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion54 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion53 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion44 decks317 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion37 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion34 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion33 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion32 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion31 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion31 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion31 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.5%inclusion30 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.8%inclusion28 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion27 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion26 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.2%inclusion26 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.3%inclusion23 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Spectacle Summit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.7%inclusion18 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.0%inclusion16 decks317 decks
0%synergy