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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute: Aristocrats
Price tag $0.64

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 26% Tokens 11% Cantrips 8% Voltron 8% Aristocrats 6%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats game on their own.

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+56% Synergy $62.01
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+31% Synergy $156.62
Farewell Farewell
+22% Synergy $5.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+22% Synergy $36.16
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+18% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+97% Synergy $0.21
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+92% Synergy $0.38
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+66% Synergy $1.18
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+65% Synergy $0.41
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+63% Synergy $0.38
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+57% Synergy $3.85
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+56% Synergy $43.42
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+55% Synergy $1.07
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+52% Synergy $1.72
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+49% Synergy $3.11
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+47% Synergy $0.37
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+45% Synergy $0.79
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+33% Synergy $2.78
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+33% Synergy $0.32
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+33% Synergy $0.21
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+33% Synergy $5.54
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+33% Synergy $11.68
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+33% Synergy $0.12
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+33% Synergy $0.30
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+32% Synergy $41.57
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+32% Synergy $0.35
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+32% Synergy $4.15
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+32% Synergy $0.37
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+32% Synergy $0.37
Reveillark Reveillark
+31% Synergy $0.76
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+31% Synergy $2.47
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+31% Synergy $0.48
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+31% Synergy $3.09
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+31% Synergy $0.30
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+30% Synergy $2.88
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+30% Synergy $0.28
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+28% Synergy $37.97
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.35
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+28% Synergy $0.31
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+28% Synergy $0.32
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+28% Synergy $0.27
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+28% Synergy $0.36
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+28% Synergy $0.34
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+27% Synergy $37.59
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+26% Synergy $15.29
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+25% Synergy $0.28
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+25% Synergy $4.18
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+24% Synergy $0.81
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+24% Synergy $13.89
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+23% Synergy $4.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $2.82
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+19% Synergy $3.00
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+17% Synergy $5.19
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+9% Synergy $0.73
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+3% Synergy $1.47

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+94% Synergy $0.30
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+93% Synergy $5.43
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+62% Synergy $0.52
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+62% Synergy $1.64
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+61% Synergy $1.84
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+33% Synergy $0.81
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+32% Synergy $0.19
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+32% Synergy $2.40
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+32% Synergy $0.35
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+31% Synergy $0.24
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+30% Synergy $0.29
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+26% Synergy $3.78
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+25% Synergy $21.48
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $12.67
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+21% Synergy $26.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $3.00
Village Rites Village Rites
+11% Synergy $0.74
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $4.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.44
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $0.81

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute.

Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+33% Synergy $5.40
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+33% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+30% Synergy $12.29
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+28% Synergy $2.65
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+28% Synergy $23.87
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $8.59
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+16% Synergy $4.98
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+15% Synergy $0.31
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $2.06

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats decks.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+73% Synergy $6.62
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+48% Synergy $15.31
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+33% Synergy $0.25
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+33% Synergy $0.75
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+33% Synergy $1.80
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+33% Synergy $2.92
Lembas Lembas
+33% Synergy $1.56
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+32% Synergy $0.31
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+32% Synergy $13.76
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+32% Synergy $4.85
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+32% Synergy $21.84
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+30% Synergy $7.28
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $16.99
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+28% Synergy $5.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+27% Synergy $5.35
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $54.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Necromancy Necromancy
+97% Synergy $17.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+90% Synergy $4.74
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+65% Synergy $17.01
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+62% Synergy $10.23
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+49% Synergy $0.35
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+33% Synergy $0.47
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+33% Synergy $0.39
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+31% Synergy $0.84
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+28% Synergy $8.57
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+25% Synergy $60.85
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+23% Synergy $0.50
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+23% Synergy $24.87

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats game plan.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+31% Synergy $1.85

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats decks.

Blast Zone Blast Zone
+33% Synergy $0.33
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+33% Synergy $0.34
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+31% Synergy $0.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+30% Synergy $6.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+28% Synergy $49.84
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+28% Synergy $24.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+28% Synergy $39.67
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+26% Synergy $2.85
War Room War Room
+25% Synergy $1.99
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+24% Synergy $6.08
High Market High Market
+22% Synergy $0.48
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+22% Synergy $11.57
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+17% Synergy $26.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.76
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+1% Synergy $0.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-20% Synergy $0.40

Lands

The mana base behind Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats decks.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+63% Synergy $8.75
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+62% Synergy $1.64
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+57% Synergy $0.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+42% Synergy $0.51
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+37% Synergy $30.45
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+32% Synergy $0.93
Mirrex Mirrex
+32% Synergy $0.72
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+30% Synergy $17.20
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.52
City of Brass City of Brass
+30% Synergy $9.98
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+28% Synergy $1.74
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy $39.06
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+27% Synergy $15.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $12.67
Scrubland Scrubland
+22% Synergy
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $2.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $3.00
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+15% Synergy $10.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+11% Synergy $12.79
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-6% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.28
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-17% Synergy $0.36
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-34% Synergy $0.35

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute: Aristocrats.

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 Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Iron Throne Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Far Traveler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Far Traveler
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Far Traveler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Far Traveler
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Prava of the Steel Legion Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Far Traveler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Far Traveler
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Vial Smasher the Fierce Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Cultist of the Absolute Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Cultist of the Absolute
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cloakwood Hermit Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cloakwood Hermit
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan

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