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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.22

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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#547 Current Rank
#596 Last Week
#518 Last Month

Videos

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

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+3% Synergy $0.11
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+2% Synergy $0.12
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+1% Synergy $0.25
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
0% Synergy $5.14
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
-1% Synergy $5.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+73% Synergy $0.07
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+73% Synergy $1.12
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+66% Synergy $3.60
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+63% Synergy $0.27
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+59% Synergy $0.27
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+59% Synergy $0.23
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+59% Synergy $0.22
Soulherder Soulherder
+59% Synergy $1.80
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+56% Synergy $0.38
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+54% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+53% Synergy $0.28
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+51% Synergy $1.60
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+48% Synergy $0.25
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+48% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+47% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+46% Synergy $0.80
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+46% Synergy $0.29
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+43% Synergy $0.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+39% Synergy $0.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $19.02
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $77.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.44
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $82.60
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $61.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.02
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $15.45
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $37.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $50.22
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

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

Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+39% Synergy $0.89
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+37% Synergy $0.14
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+36% Synergy $0.23
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+36% Synergy $0.22
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+36% Synergy $0.13
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+35% Synergy $0.07
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+34% Synergy $24.97
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+34% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+32% Synergy $0.28
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+31% Synergy $0.38
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+31% Synergy $0.18
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+28% Synergy $2.23
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+27% Synergy $0.15
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+25% Synergy $0.25
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+24% Synergy $0.23
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+23% Synergy $0.33
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+23% Synergy $0.73
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+22% Synergy $0.12
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+22% Synergy $0.17
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+22% Synergy $0.11
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+21% Synergy $1.86
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+19% Synergy $2.46
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+19% Synergy $0.23
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+18% Synergy $0.69
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+18% Synergy $0.34
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+17% Synergy $0.35
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+17% Synergy $0.15
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+17% Synergy $0.17
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+17% Synergy $0.16
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.08
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.17
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+16% Synergy $2.23
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+16% Synergy $12.94
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+16% Synergy $0.87
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+15% Synergy $22.64
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+14% Synergy $18.60
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $1.84
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+13% Synergy $14.92
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+13% Synergy $0.28
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+11% Synergy $4.50
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+11% Synergy $0.14
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+11% Synergy $0.28
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+10% Synergy $9.18
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $2.54
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+9% Synergy $0.57
Elite Guardmage Elite Guardmage
+9% Synergy $0.15
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+9% Synergy $0.36
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+8% Synergy $5.64
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+6% Synergy $0.24
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+4% Synergy $2.96

Instants

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

Blur Blur
+39% Synergy $0.34
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+34% Synergy $0.15
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+28% Synergy $0.13
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+22% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+18% Synergy $0.34
Displace Displace
+17% Synergy $0.46
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+16% Synergy $1.43
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+16% Synergy $0.23
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+14% Synergy $5.11
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+14% Synergy $0.24
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+13% Synergy $0.42
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.26
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+9% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+8% Synergy $1.12
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+8% Synergy $0.14
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+5% Synergy $0.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $1.45
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.24
Semester's End Semester's End
+4% Synergy $0.69
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.37
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.28
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+1% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.87
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $2.22
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $6.89
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.96
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.17
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $51.18
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $44.85
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.38
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-10% Synergy $1.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.73
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.16
Another Round Another Round
+14% Synergy $0.26
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+14% Synergy $0.28
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.52
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+7% Synergy $0.20
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+6% Synergy $0.08
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.38
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.60
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $1.34
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.03
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.26
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.33
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-8% Synergy $0.21
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-9% Synergy $1.58
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-10% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+37% Synergy $0.21
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+35% Synergy $5.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $4.87
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+22% Synergy $0.75
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+19% Synergy $0.09
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $3.58
Lembas Lembas
+18% Synergy $0.71
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+18% Synergy $0.08
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+13% Synergy $10.28
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+7% Synergy $0.18
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+5% Synergy $0.27
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+5% Synergy $0.57
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $8.10
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+4% Synergy $3.98
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $15.13
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+2% Synergy $19.04
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $3.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+38% Synergy $0.08
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+34% Synergy $8.10
Reality Acid Reality Acid
+33% Synergy $0.15
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+33% Synergy $0.19
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+32% Synergy $0.47
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+24% Synergy $0.46
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.23
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+15% Synergy $0.17
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+13% Synergy $0.11
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+11% Synergy $0.26
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $3.89
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+10% Synergy $2.31
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+9% Synergy $0.14
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $4.71
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+8% Synergy $0.11
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.42
Banishment Banishment
+7% Synergy $0.06
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+6% Synergy $0.09
Omen of the Sun Omen of the Sun
+5% Synergy $0.08
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+5% Synergy $0.12
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.19
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+2% Synergy $5.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.45
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $34.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $49.29

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+19% Synergy $0.88
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+5% Synergy $3.38
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+2% Synergy $4.04

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.59
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+6% Synergy $6.29
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $1.81
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.53
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $41.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+16% Synergy $2.88
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $1.34
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+10% Synergy $0.25
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+10% Synergy $1.40
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+10% Synergy $0.06
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $3.81
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+7% Synergy $0.26
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+7% Synergy $0.60
Hierophant's Chalice Hierophant's Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.52
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+5% Synergy $0.19
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.21
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+3% Synergy $0.41
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $1.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $2.70
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.19
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.27
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+7% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
+6% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+5% Synergy $0.27
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+5% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.16
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.16
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.15
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+3% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.18
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.44
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.70
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.16
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $23.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.81
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $26.74
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-2% Synergy $0.08
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $27.41
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $24.05
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $5.07
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $3.98
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.47
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $5.01
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.34
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $12.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.12
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.24
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-5% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $13.93
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-8% Synergy $15.94
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-8% Synergy $11.46
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $3.68

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage.

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
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Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
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
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
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
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Far Traveler Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Halana, Kessig Ranger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler

Other Available Backgrounds

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