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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+99% Synergy $0.22
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+99% Synergy $0.05
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+98% Synergy $0.31
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+98% Synergy $0.26
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+98% Synergy $1.48
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+97% Synergy $0.91
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+92% Synergy $1.92
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+87% Synergy $2.18
Tainted Adversary Tainted Adversary
+50% Synergy $1.26
Crabomination Crabomination
+50% Synergy $0.21
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+50% Synergy $0.03
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+50% Synergy $0.48
Vault Plunderer Vault Plunderer
+50% Synergy $0.04
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+50% Synergy $0.11
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+50% Synergy $0.08
Inquisitor Exarch Inquisitor Exarch
+50% Synergy $0.16
Faceless Butcher Faceless Butcher
+50% Synergy $0.04
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+50% Synergy $0.06
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+49% Synergy $0.21
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+49% Synergy $0.18
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+49% Synergy $0.30
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+49% Synergy $0.82
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+49% Synergy $0.77
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+49% Synergy $0.11
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+49% Synergy $0.19
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+49% Synergy $0.21
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+48% Synergy $0.19
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+48% Synergy $5.22
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+48% Synergy $0.24
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+48% Synergy $0.50
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+48% Synergy $0.31
Company Commander Company Commander
+48% Synergy $1.40
Phyrexian Rager Phyrexian Rager
+48% Synergy $0.07
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+48% Synergy $0.18
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+47% Synergy $0.36
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+46% Synergy $0.27
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+46% Synergy $0.20
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+46% Synergy $0.19
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+46% Synergy $0.10
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+45% Synergy $0.45
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+45% Synergy $0.25
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+45% Synergy $3.15
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+45% Synergy $0.25
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+44% Synergy $1.32
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+43% Synergy $0.23
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+40% Synergy $1.09
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+38% Synergy $2.95
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.26
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+34% Synergy $0.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.

Semester's End Semester's End
+98% Synergy $0.71
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+50% Synergy $0.16
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+50% Synergy $0.14
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+50% Synergy $0.09
Darkness Darkness
+49% Synergy $22.77
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+49% Synergy $1.11
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+49% Synergy $0.22
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+49% Synergy $0.22
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+49% Synergy $0.21
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+48% Synergy $0.14
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+47% Synergy $3.88
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+47% Synergy $1.33
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+40% Synergy $18.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+24% Synergy $0.84
Despark Despark
+19% Synergy $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $0.80

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's game plan and control the board.

Against All Odds Against All Odds
+50% Synergy $0.12
Another Round Another Round
+49% Synergy $0.28
Vindicate Vindicate
+37% Synergy $0.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+50% Synergy $0.54
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+49% Synergy $9.78
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+48% Synergy $4.72
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+48% Synergy $4.36
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+45% Synergy $7.55
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+45% Synergy $2.94
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+38% Synergy $54.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+34% Synergy $0.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+30% Synergy $8.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+99% Synergy $0.10
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+50% Synergy $0.06
Astral Drift Astral Drift
+50% Synergy $0.19
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+50% Synergy $0.73
Banishment Banishment
+50% Synergy $0.06
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+49% Synergy $0.18
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+48% Synergy $0.43
Necromancy Necromancy
+47% Synergy $6.98
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+40% Synergy $1.31

Utility Lands

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

Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy $0.50
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+47% Synergy $5.08
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+43% Synergy $0.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+87% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+72% Synergy $0.22
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+50% Synergy $1.26
Hierophant's Chalice Hierophant's Chalice
+50% Synergy $0.08
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+49% Synergy $1.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+32% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+48% Synergy $0.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.50
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+44% Synergy $9.47
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+44% Synergy $30.44
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+43% Synergy $0.80
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+35% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+28% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Popular Entertainer Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Popular Entertainer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Halana, Kessig Ranger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cultist of the Absolute Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
The War Doctor Bill Potts The War Doctor // Bill Potts
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Sarevok, Deathbringer Far Traveler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Far Traveler
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius

Other Available Backgrounds

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Master Chef Master Chef
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Faceless One Faceless One
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Haunted One Haunted One
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor