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

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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Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
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Mana Drain
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Seething Song
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Mana Geyser
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Ignite the Future
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
36%synergy
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Frantic Search
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Snap
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Expressive Iteration
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Gamble
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Picklock Prankster
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Spider-Punk
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stormsplitter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
_____ Goblin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Merchant of the Vale
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Brain Freeze
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Desperate Ritual
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Opera Love Song
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fork
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Gale's Redirection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Electrodominance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Counterflux
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Display of Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Gut Shot
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Grapeshot
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Epic Experiment
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Mind's Desire
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Light Up the Stage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Solve the Equation
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Strike It Rich
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Bonus Round
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Reckless Impulse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Burning Inquiry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Careful Study
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Rousing Refrain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Galvanic Relay
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Apex of Power
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lock and Load
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Time Stretch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Fireball
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
See the Truth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Wonder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Defense Grid
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Inscription
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sorcerer Class
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Font of Magic
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cast Through Time
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Braid of Fire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Count on Luck
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Rivendell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
City of Traitors
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Scalding Tarn
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Thundering Falls
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Fiery Islet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy