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

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,260
12decks
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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Prismari Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Coastal Peak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Scorched Geyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Delayed Blast Fireball
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Snap
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Ignite the Future
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Epic Experiment
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Seething Song
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Ponder
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Personal Tutor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Mana Geyser
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Preordain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Expressive Iteration
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Field
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Party Thrasher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Strago and Relm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Queen Brahne
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Apprentice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Maelstrom Muse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Clone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Prismari Pledgemage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stormsplitter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Consider
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Desperate Ritual
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
High Tide
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Reiterate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Brain Freeze
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Gale's Redirection
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Teach by Example
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Eject
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Arcbond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Electrolyze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mogg Salvage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Discover the Impossible
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Murmurs from Beyond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Starstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Reality Spasm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Confounding Riddle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Ral's Outburst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Rage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Light Up the Stage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Mind's Desire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Grapeshot
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Flame Rift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Beacon Bolt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Galvanic Relay
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fireball
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Flash Photography
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Relm's Sketching
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Void Snare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Replication Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Eye of Nowhere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Wash Out
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cone of Cold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Truth or Consequences
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Power of Persuasion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Banefire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Ideas Unbound
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Impending Flux
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Time Stretch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Stolen Goods
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Wonder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Sentinel Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Gauntlet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Rod of Absorption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Horizon Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Font of Magic
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerer Class
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Triple Triad
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eye of the Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ral and the Implicit Maze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Archmage Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Copy Land
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Dilation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Volcano
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Restless Spire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Frontier
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Cataract
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Satchel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Cliffgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Bad River
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Flood Plain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Highland Lake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy