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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.60

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Orzhov

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Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's abilities and overall game plan.

Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.65
Semester's End Semester's End
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.37
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.09
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.64

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 in 100% of decks $0.37
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.65
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.09
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.64
Tainted Adversary Tainted Adversary
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.17
Crabomination Crabomination
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.50
Vault Plunderer Vault Plunderer
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.16
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Inquisitor Exarch Inquisitor Exarch
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.17
Faceless Butcher Faceless Butcher
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.31
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.36
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.46
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Company Commander Company Commander
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.31
Phyrexian Rager Phyrexian Rager
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.66
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.44
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.67
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.64
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.11
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.74
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.54
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.90

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 in 100% of decks $1.37
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Darkness Darkness
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $23.78
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.41
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.11
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.16
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.32
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $27.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.84
Despark Despark
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.42

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 in 50% of decks $0.24
Another Round Another Round
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.42
Vindicate Vindicate
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.76
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.57
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.57
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.07
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.56
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $56.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.75

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 in 100% of decks $0.31
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Astral Drift Astral Drift
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.98
Banishment Banishment
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.17
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.98
Necromancy Necromancy
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $18.06
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.66

Battles

Battles that give Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Gobakhan Lightshield Array Invasion of Gobakhan
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.51

Utility Lands

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

Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.86
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.32
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.96
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.32
Hierophant's Chalice Hierophant's Chalice
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.93
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.27

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 in 50% of decks $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $12.04
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $29.95
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+43% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Deck Stats

Based on 2 Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 36
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 2
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 35

Lands: 26 basic, 9 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
Photon, Lady of Light Photon, Lady of Light
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
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
Spider-Man, To the Rescue Spider-Man, To the Rescue
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
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
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
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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Iron Throne Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Iron Throne
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kodama of the East Tree Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kodama of the East Tree // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel

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