Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist (Commander)

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Ashling's Command
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ignite the Future
62%inclusion181 decks294 decks
60%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
55%inclusion162 decks294 decks
51%synergy
Light Up the Stage
52%inclusion154 decks294 decks
49%synergy
Epic Experiment
54%inclusion158 decks294 decks
48%synergy
Font of Magic
46%inclusion136 decks294 decks
46%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
47%inclusion137 decks294 decks
45%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
46%inclusion135 decks294 decks
43%synergy
Expressive Iteration
64%inclusion187 decks294 decks
41%synergy
Mind's Desire
43%inclusion126 decks294 decks
38%synergy
Wizards of Thay
40%inclusion118 decks294 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
72%inclusion213 decks294 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion196 decks294 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion192 decks294 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion181 decks294 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion177 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
59%inclusion173 decks294 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion167 decks294 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geyser
56%inclusion166 decks294 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion163 decks294 decks
27%synergy
Guttersnipe
55%inclusion162 decks294 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
59%inclusion173 decks294 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion92 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion79 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion67 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion60 decks294 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion45 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion30 decks294 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion24 decks294 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
6.1%inclusion18 decks294 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
41%inclusion102 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
38%inclusion104 decks275 decks
34%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
36%inclusion107 decks294 decks
28%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion97 decks294 decks
13%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
31%inclusion91 decks294 decks
29%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion91 decks294 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion86 decks294 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion85 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion68 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
24%inclusion66 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
24%inclusion70 decks294 decks
23%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
24%inclusion70 decks294 decks
20%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion67 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion66 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion63 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion57 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Party Thrasher
19%inclusion49 decks261 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
19%inclusion55 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask
19%inclusion55 decks294 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
19%inclusion55 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion50 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
17%inclusion50 decks294 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
16%inclusion42 decks263 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
16%inclusion46 decks294 decks
13%synergy
Firebrand Archer
16%inclusion46 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion33 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Nalfeshnee
12%inclusion35 decks294 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
11%inclusion33 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.8%inclusion26 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
8.2%inclusion24 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.0%inclusion21 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Chemister
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion19 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
7.1%inclusion21 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.1%inclusion21 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
6.8%inclusion20 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Stormsplitter
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
6.1%inclusion18 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
5.8%inclusion17 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
50%inclusion146 decks294 decks
31%synergy
Consider
48%inclusion141 decks294 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion136 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion123 decks294 decks
18%synergy
Opt
41%inclusion120 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion117 decks294 decks
28%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
37%inclusion110 decks294 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion108 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Gale's Redirection
37%inclusion108 decks294 decks
35%synergy
Big Score
35%inclusion102 decks294 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion98 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
31%inclusion92 decks294 decks
22%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion75 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion72 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion70 decks294 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion69 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion66 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion60 decks294 decks
12%synergy
Saw It Coming
20%inclusion59 decks294 decks
19%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
20%inclusion58 decks294 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion56 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion55 decks294 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion49 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion54 decks294 decks
-9%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion53 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion53 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion50 decks294 decks
-4%synergy
High Tide
15%inclusion44 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion40 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
13%inclusion39 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Commune with Lava
12%inclusion35 decks294 decks
11%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
12%inclusion34 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion33 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion29 decks263 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion31 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion31 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion30 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
10%inclusion29 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Opera Love Song
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.2%inclusion24 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Teach by Example
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Electrodominance
7.5%inclusion22 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion21 decks294 decks
-5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.1%inclusion21 decks294 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion21 decks294 decks
-5%synergy
Reiterate
7.1%inclusion21 decks294 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.8%inclusion20 decks294 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
53%inclusion157 decks294 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
46%inclusion135 decks294 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion129 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
43%inclusion127 decks294 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
38%inclusion111 decks294 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Impulse
34%inclusion101 decks294 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion89 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion87 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion84 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
26%inclusion76 decks294 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion65 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Lock and Load
21%inclusion57 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Rousing Refrain
21%inclusion61 decks294 decks
16%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion58 decks294 decks
19%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
19%inclusion49 decks263 decks
17%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
18%inclusion52 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Strike It Rich
16%inclusion48 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Galvanic Relay
16%inclusion47 decks294 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
16%inclusion46 decks294 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion41 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion34 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Apex of Power
11%inclusion33 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion32 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
11%inclusion32 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Impending Flux
10%inclusion29 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
10%inclusion29 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
10%inclusion28 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion28 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Muse Vortex
9.2%inclusion27 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Creative Technique
9.2%inclusion27 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.8%inclusion26 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Fireball
8.5%inclusion25 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.5%inclusion25 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
8.2%inclusion24 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Beacon Bolt
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Throes of Chaos
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Dance with Calamity
7.5%inclusion22 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
7.5%inclusion22 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.8%inclusion20 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
6.8%inclusion20 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion19 decks294 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion19 decks294 decks
-8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion18 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.8%inclusion17 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
5.8%inclusion17 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
5.8%inclusion17 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wand of Wonder
29%inclusion84 decks294 decks
25%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
24%inclusion72 decks294 decks
20%synergy
Ruby Medallion
24%inclusion71 decks294 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
21%inclusion63 decks294 decks
13%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion40 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion36 decks294 decks
-12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion35 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion31 decks294 decks
-19%synergy
Rod of Absorption
8.5%inclusion25 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion21 decks294 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
7.1%inclusion21 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion19 decks294 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.5%inclusion19 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion111 decks294 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Inscription
32%inclusion95 decks294 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
31%inclusion92 decks294 decks
24%synergy
Sorcerer Class
22%inclusion66 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Courage
21%inclusion62 decks294 decks
19%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
18%inclusion53 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion38 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Stolen Strategy
13%inclusion37 decks294 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
12%inclusion36 decks294 decks
-13%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
9%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
8.8%inclusion26 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.2%inclusion24 decks294 decks
-12%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Wild Wasteland
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion20 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.8%inclusion17 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Triple Triad
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Count on Luck
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.1%inclusion15 decks294 decks
-3%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.1%inclusion15 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.1%inclusion15 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
23%inclusion57 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
15%inclusion44 decks294 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion29 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.8%inclusion17 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion146 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion123 decks294 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion36 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion56 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Hidden Cataract
15%inclusion45 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Hidden Volcano
15%inclusion43 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
14%inclusion41 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion33 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion33 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion27 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.5%inclusion22 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
7.1%inclusion21 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion16 decks294 decks
-3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion252 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion238 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion154 decks294 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion137 decks294 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion98 decks294 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion73 decks294 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion46 decks294 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion38 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion36 decks294 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion30 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.8%inclusion20 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.8%inclusion20 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion292 decks294 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion288 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion255 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion208 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion161 decks294 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion157 decks294 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion150 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion148 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion143 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion130 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion122 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion112 decks294 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion95 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion93 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
31%inclusion90 decks294 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion75 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion43 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion72 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion60 decks294 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion56 decks294 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion55 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion49 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion53 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion42 decks294 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion41 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion39 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion33 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion37 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion34 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion33 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion31 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion31 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion31 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion30 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion29 decks294 decks
-4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion28 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.8%inclusion26 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion24 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.5%inclusion22 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion19 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.5%inclusion19 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion18 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.8%inclusion17 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.4%inclusion16 decks294 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.4%inclusion16 decks294 decks
1%synergy