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

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Rank #2,240
11decks
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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
Goliath Daydreamer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Delayed Blast Fireball
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Ignite the Future
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Font of Magic
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Mind's Desire
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Snap
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Epic Experiment
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Seething Song
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Brainstorm
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Guttersnipe
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Mana Geyser
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Expressive Iteration
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Electrostatic Field
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Wizards of Thay
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Party Thrasher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Strago and Relm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Queen Brahne
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Maelstrom Muse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mathise, Surge Channeler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Spectacle Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dack's Duplicate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Noble Benefactor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Chaos Adventurer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Anger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Feywild Caretaker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Clone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Desperate Ritual
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Consider
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
High Tide
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Reiterate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Archmage's Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Electrodominance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Gale's Redirection
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eject
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Opera Love Song
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
Confounding Riddle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Fork
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Invoke Calamity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Gut Shot
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Vapor Snag
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Contact Other Plane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Peer Through Depths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shock
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Reach Through Mists
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Infuriate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Snapback
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Solve the Equation
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Light Up the Stage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Time Warp
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Impulse
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Beacon Bolt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Relay
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fireball
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Flame Rift
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rousing Refrain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
See the Truth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Relm's Sketching
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Drain Power
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Walk the Aeons
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Banefire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ignite Memories
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Control of the Court
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Creative Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Lore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Void Snare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Nowhere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Time Stretch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Wand of Wonder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sentinel Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Gauntlet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rod of Absorption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sorcerer Class
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Triple Triad
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eye of the Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Copy Land
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mana Flare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Dilation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Search for Azcanta
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Jace Reawakened
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Mistrise Village
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Hidden Volcano
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Frontier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Cataract
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Junktown
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Legends
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Spell Satchel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Molten Tributary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Bad River
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Flood Plain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Cliffgate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Highland Lake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy