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

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?
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Resonating Lute
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Prismari Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Scorched Geyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
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Deflecting Swat
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Seething Song
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Snap
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Ignite the Future
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
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Frantic Search
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Underworld Breach
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Gamble
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Guttersnipe
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Coruscation Mage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Wizards of Thay
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Desperate Ritual
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Flusterstorm
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Flame of Anor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Scour
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fork
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Gale's Redirection
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Opera Love Song
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Turnabout
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Trickbind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Negate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Electrodominance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Epic Experiment
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Rite of Flame
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Light Up the Stage
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Mind's Desire
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Solve the Equation
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Impulse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Strike It Rich
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Careful Study
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
See the Truth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Galvanic Relay
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lock and Load
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Boomerang Basics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flash Photography
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fireball
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Apex of Power
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Muse Vortex
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Act on Impulse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Font of Magic
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sorcerer Class
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cast Through Time
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wild Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Braid of Fire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
City of Traitors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Scalding Tarn
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Thundering Falls
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Molten Tributary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-30%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-37%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy