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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Criminal Past
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

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 // Criminal Past's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+100% Synergy $0.36
Kutzil's Flanker Kutzil's Flanker
+100% Synergy $0.36
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+100% Synergy $0.08
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+99% Synergy $0.19
Kor Celebrant Kor Celebrant
+99% Synergy $0.06
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+99% Synergy $16.08
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+99% Synergy $0.20
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+99% Synergy $0.36
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+99% Synergy $0.46
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+98% Synergy $1.21
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+98% Synergy $0.42
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+98% Synergy $10.21
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+97% Synergy $0.47
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+97% Synergy $0.34
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+95% Synergy $2.86
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+93% Synergy $0.16
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+93% Synergy $0.20
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+92% Synergy $1.49
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+87% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+84% Synergy $0.26
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+82% Synergy $3.55

Instants

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

Heartless Act Heartless Act
+100% Synergy $0.17
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+100% Synergy $0.12
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+99% Synergy $0.19
Cut Down Cut Down
+99% Synergy $0.36
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+99% Synergy $0.22
Ghostway Ghostway
+99% Synergy $2.88
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+98% Synergy $0.10
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+97% Synergy $5.70
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+97% Synergy $1.02
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+96% Synergy $3.70
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+96% Synergy $0.25
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+95% Synergy $0.74

Sorceries

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

Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+100% Synergy $0.04
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+99% Synergy $0.16
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+89% Synergy $11.31
Farewell Farewell
+87% Synergy $3.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Aligned Hedron Network Aligned Hedron Network
+100% Synergy $0.19
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+98% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Citizen's Arrest Citizen's Arrest
+100% Synergy $0.04
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+99% Synergy $0.21
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+99% Synergy $0.10
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+99% Synergy $1.86
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+98% Synergy $0.43
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+97% Synergy $2.91
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+97% Synergy $0.54
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+97% Synergy $9.29
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+86% Synergy $5.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+82% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+40% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+91% Synergy $0.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+68% Synergy $4.81
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+59% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+57% Synergy $0.20
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+56% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Iron Throne Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Iron Throne
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 Cultist of the Absolute Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Francisco, Fowl Marauder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tormod, the Desecrator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tymna the Weaver Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sengir, the Dark Baron Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tormod, the Desecrator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tymna the Weaver Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tymna the Weaver
The Prismatic Piper Tymna the Weaver The Prismatic Piper // Tymna the Weaver
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Sengir, the Dark Baron Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Sengir, the Dark Baron // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Shadow Thieves Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Criminal Past Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Criminal Past
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Cultist of the Absolute Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Cultist of the Absolute
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Scion of Halaster Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Scion of Halaster
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Far Traveler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Far Traveler
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Flaming Fist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Flaming Fist
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Folk Hero Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Folk Hero
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Noble Heritage Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Noble Heritage

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