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

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,257
30decks
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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Light Up the Stage
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Ignite the Future
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Epic Experiment
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Wizards of Thay
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Gale's Redirection
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Font of Magic
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Opt
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Haughty Djinn
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Coruscation Mage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Chemister
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Party Thrasher
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Nalfeshnee
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Pink Horror
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Docent of Perfection
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Stormsplitter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Consider
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Big Score
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Commune with Lava
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Saw It Coming
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Refute
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Comet Storm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Dual Strike
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Depart the Realm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Teach by Example
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Curate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Abandon Attachments
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Retort
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Infusion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Haste Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Impulse
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Lock and Load
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Desire
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Fireball
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
See the Truth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Muse Vortex
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Galvanic Relay
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Baral's Expertise
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Eruption
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Throes of Chaos
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Apex of Power
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Charge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Thunderwave
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Overmaster
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Rob the Archives
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Impending Flux
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chain Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Collected Conjuring
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Combat Tutorial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wand of Wonder
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rod of Absorption
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Dowser
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Strategy
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Courage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Outpost Siege
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Tavern Brawler
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sleep Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Wild Wasteland
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Burning Vengeance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Count on Luck
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Volcano
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Agna Qel'a
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hidden Cataract
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Forger's Foundry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-36%synergy