Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander) - Budget

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,260
31decks
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
Maelstrom Artisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deluge Virtuoso
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harmonized Trio
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tackle Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Epic Experiment
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Wizards of Thay
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Light Up the Stage
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Ignite the Future
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Expressive Iteration
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Font of Magic
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Gale's Redirection
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Guttersnipe
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Archmage Emeritus
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Opt
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Campus Composer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Landscape Painter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Haughty Djinn
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Elemental Mascot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Biblioplex Tomekeeper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Chemister
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Raphael, Most Attitude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Firebrand Archer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Coruscation Mage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Electrostatic Field
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Party Thrasher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Charm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Refute
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Commune with Lava
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Saw It Coming
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
High Tide
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Abandon Attachments
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ice Magic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Thunder Magic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Electrodominance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dual Strike
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Retort
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Curate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Comet Storm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Depart the Realm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Octopus Form
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Teach by Example
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Serum Visions
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Lock and Load
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Artistic Process
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Splatter Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Visionary's Dance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Reckless Impulse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Mind's Desire
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Boomerang Basics
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Archaic's Agony
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rousing Refrain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Fireball
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Fast Forward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
See the Truth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mathemagics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Turtles in Time
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Muse Vortex
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Relay
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Apex of Power
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ravenform
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Throes of Chaos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Baral's Expertise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Portent of Calamity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Strategic Planning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Charge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Flood of Recollection
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thunderwave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wand of Wonder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rod of Absorption
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Dowser
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Stolen Strategy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Courage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Meek Attack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Outpost Siege
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tavern Brawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sleep Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wild Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Count on Luck
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Hidden Volcano
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Restless Spire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Cataract
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Potioner's Trove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Forger's Foundry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Spectacle Summit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
TCRI Building
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rumble Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-36%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-16%synergy