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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3078 Current Rank
#3384 Last Week
#3092 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward.

Background Cards

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward's abilities and overall game plan.

Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+55% Synergy $2.19
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+55% Synergy $0.35
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+51% Synergy $0.28
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+51% Synergy $0.17
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+51% Synergy $1.23
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+49% Synergy $0.13
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+46% Synergy $0.24
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+44% Synergy $0.22
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+42% Synergy $4.62
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+39% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward decks.

Charming Prince Charming Prince
+36% Synergy $0.65
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+31% Synergy $0.17
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+31% Synergy $0.64
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+28% Synergy $0.16
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+28% Synergy $0.14
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+25% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.87
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $99.32
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $47.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+30% Synergy $0.14
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+28% Synergy $0.29
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+28% Synergy $0.80
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+26% Synergy $0.17
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+26% Synergy $0.41
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+25% Synergy $0.15
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+22% Synergy $0.34
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+20% Synergy $0.10
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.06
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+19% Synergy $0.38
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+19% Synergy $1.22
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+18% Synergy $20.85
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+17% Synergy $0.33
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+17% Synergy $0.35
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+17% Synergy $2.68
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+16% Synergy $0.14
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+16% Synergy $0.10
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+16% Synergy $0.29
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+15% Synergy $0.30
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+15% Synergy $0.06
Mage's Attendant Mage's Attendant
+15% Synergy $0.13
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+14% Synergy $0.15
Lumbering Battlement Lumbering Battlement
+13% Synergy $0.23
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+12% Synergy $0.31
Reveillark Reveillark
+12% Synergy $0.59
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+12% Synergy $6.58
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $2.87
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+11% Synergy $18.13
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+11% Synergy $0.16
Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
+11% Synergy $0.12
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.22
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+9% Synergy $5.49
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+9% Synergy $0.06
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+8% Synergy $3.09
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+8% Synergy $0.13
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+6% Synergy $4.31
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.49
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+6% Synergy $6.30
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+5% Synergy $2.47
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+5% Synergy $5.98
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+3% Synergy $32.78
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+3% Synergy $0.34
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+2% Synergy $5.23
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+2% Synergy $0.64
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+2% Synergy $1.78
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-2% Synergy $0.23
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-2% Synergy $0.60
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.77
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-6% Synergy $7.61
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $46.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward safe.

Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+32% Synergy $0.09
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+32% Synergy $0.13
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+26% Synergy $0.14
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+23% Synergy $0.21
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+21% Synergy $11.64
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+18% Synergy $2.03
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+14% Synergy $0.26
Ghostway Ghostway
+13% Synergy $3.75
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+11% Synergy $0.10
Semester's End Semester's End
+10% Synergy $1.22
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+8% Synergy $0.16
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+5% Synergy $0.78
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.22
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $1.31
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+5% Synergy $0.23
Liberate Liberate
+5% Synergy $0.36
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.08
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+4% Synergy $0.40
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+3% Synergy $2.80
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+3% Synergy $0.22
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $11.01
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $3.65
Oblation Oblation
+2% Synergy $0.57
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.32
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.32
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.76
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $21.04
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.10
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-2% Synergy $0.12
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.84
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-2% Synergy $0.35
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.47
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.44
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-8% Synergy $0.97
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-10% Synergy $4.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $17.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-15% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $14.64

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward's game plan and control the board.

Another Round Another Round
+26% Synergy $0.36
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+17% Synergy $0.09
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+13% Synergy $0.16
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.52
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $0.96
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.21
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+4% Synergy $0.15
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.43
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.36
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $5.09
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.34
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+2% Synergy $2.35
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+2% Synergy $0.13
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.97
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $2.03
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.82
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.85
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.73
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-1% Synergy $0.30
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-1% Synergy $4.58
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.19
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.48
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $0.73
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.28
Farewell Farewell
-17% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+23% Synergy $1.24
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+22% Synergy $6.13
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+19% Synergy $0.37
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+17% Synergy $0.04
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+15% Synergy $0.06
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+12% Synergy $4.83
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+12% Synergy $0.09
Mysterious Limousine Mysterious Limousine
+11% Synergy $0.10
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+10% Synergy $7.17
Lembas Lembas
+10% Synergy $1.24
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+10% Synergy $0.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.23
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+8% Synergy $0.34
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+8% Synergy $0.14
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+8% Synergy $0.04
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+8% Synergy $0.06
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+8% Synergy $0.30
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+8% Synergy $0.06
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $12.30
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+6% Synergy $0.22
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+6% Synergy $0.05
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+5% Synergy $0.16
Tinker's Tote Tinker's Tote
+5% Synergy $0.10
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+5% Synergy $4.45
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+4% Synergy $0.69
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+4% Synergy $25.34
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+4% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $50.76
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+3% Synergy $0.10
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+2% Synergy $3.12
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+2% Synergy $0.46
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+1% Synergy $4.42
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.36
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-5% Synergy $4.13
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $4.74
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-15% Synergy $3.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.58
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-25% Synergy $3.84

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+33% Synergy $0.24
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+23% Synergy $0.51
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+19% Synergy $0.17
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+18% Synergy $11.11
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+14% Synergy $0.25
Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+11% Synergy $0.55
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+10% Synergy $2.34
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+9% Synergy $0.22
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+8% Synergy $0.96
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+8% Synergy $0.08
Suspension Field Suspension Field
+7% Synergy $0.06
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+6% Synergy $29.99
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+6% Synergy $0.68
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+6% Synergy $0.72
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.71
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+5% Synergy $0.97
Citizen's Arrest Citizen's Arrest
+5% Synergy $0.02
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+5% Synergy $0.06
Arrest Arrest
+5% Synergy $0.11
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $4.21
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+4% Synergy $2.09
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $0.91
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+4% Synergy $3.65
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+4% Synergy $0.10
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.03
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy $45.63
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $1.10
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-1% Synergy $0.42
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.90
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-3% Synergy $1.79
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $1.58
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $4.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-6% Synergy $28.55
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.24
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $5.73
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $2.10
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-13% Synergy $6.31
Land Tax Land Tax
-20% Synergy $24.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+11% Synergy $1.58
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+1% Synergy $1.08
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+1% Synergy $8.56
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $29.12

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+12% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+9% Synergy $0.06
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+9% Synergy $25.63
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+8% Synergy $0.07
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+8% Synergy $0.37
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $1.62
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $3.28
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.14
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.15
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.46
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+6% Synergy $0.26
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.22
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.09
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.82
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.19
New Benalia New Benalia
+3% Synergy $0.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.15
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.59
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $1.13
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $4.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $6.11
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-4% Synergy $5.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $35.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $5.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $45.08
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-18% Synergy $19.58
War Room War Room
-19% Synergy $5.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-20% Synergy $4.39

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+17% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+9% Synergy $4.51
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.27
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+8% Synergy $0.11
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+7% Synergy $0.05
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+7% Synergy $0.06
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $1.81
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+5% Synergy $0.41
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+5% Synergy $0.14
Hierophant's Chalice Hierophant's Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.09
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+5% Synergy $0.12
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.40
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $2.82
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.69
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.71
White Auracite White Auracite
+2% Synergy $0.13
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+1% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.18
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.29
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+14% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+6% Synergy $5.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+4% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.97
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.77
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.13

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