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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute
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.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+55% Synergy $35.35
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+55% Synergy $54.82
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+51% Synergy $61.95
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+31% Synergy $10.82
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+31% Synergy $120.10
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+31% Synergy $165.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+27% Synergy $134.99

Creatures

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

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+78% Synergy $1.37
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+65% Synergy $1.12
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+63% Synergy $5.77
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+63% Synergy $0.18
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+62% Synergy $0.31
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+62% Synergy $0.39
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+62% Synergy $0.37
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+58% Synergy $4.42
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+57% Synergy $16.43
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+57% Synergy $1.92
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+55% Synergy $0.69
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+54% Synergy $4.73
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+52% Synergy $1.62
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+47% Synergy $0.45
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+42% Synergy $1.48
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+42% Synergy $0.37
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+33% Synergy $3.03
Graveyard Trespasser Graveyard Glutton Graveyard Trespasser
+33% Synergy $0.38
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+32% Synergy $0.35
Cauldron Familiar Cauldron Familiar
+32% Synergy $3.14
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+32% Synergy $2.74
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+32% Synergy $0.28
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+32% Synergy $10.25
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+32% Synergy $0.34
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+32% Synergy $0.19
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+32% Synergy $0.38
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+32% Synergy $0.35
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
+31% Synergy $1.36
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+31% Synergy $2.24
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+31% Synergy $0.40
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+31% Synergy $0.86
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+30% Synergy $0.48
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+30% Synergy $0.18
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+30% Synergy $0.24
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+30% Synergy $23.33
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+29% Synergy $0.27
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+29% Synergy $0.32
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+29% Synergy $5.11
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+28% Synergy $0.36
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+28% Synergy $33.72
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.40
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+28% Synergy $0.38
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+26% Synergy $30.68
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+26% Synergy $14.62
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+26% Synergy $3.84
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+26% Synergy $1.44
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+24% Synergy $5.35
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+22% Synergy $5.52
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $57.59
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+4% Synergy $3.54

Instants

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+93% Synergy $1.17
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+92% Synergy $5.19
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+63% Synergy $0.29
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+62% Synergy $1.50
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+61% Synergy $2.43
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+60% Synergy $0.35
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+54% Synergy $13.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+40% Synergy $5.94
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+32% Synergy $0.13
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+31% Synergy $0.31
Dismember Dismember
+31% Synergy $4.76
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+31% Synergy $0.19
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+30% Synergy $0.35
Entomb Entomb
+27% Synergy $17.31
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+26% Synergy $4.59
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+20% Synergy $3.86
Village Rites Village Rites
+11% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.52

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
+32% Synergy $5.96
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+32% Synergy $0.36
Persist Persist
+32% Synergy $1.34
Dread Return Dread Return
+30% Synergy $0.44
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+29% Synergy $24.73
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+23% Synergy $16.42
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $9.76
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+16% Synergy $4.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+73% Synergy $5.65
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+66% Synergy $1.45
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+33% Synergy $2.55
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+33% Synergy $30.69
Lembas Lembas
+33% Synergy $1.82
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+33% Synergy $0.37
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+32% Synergy $0.40
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+31% Synergy $22.63
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+29% Synergy $17.24
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+28% Synergy $5.63
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+26% Synergy $5.81
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $56.15
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+15% Synergy $15.57

Enchantments

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

Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+97% Synergy $15.98
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+89% Synergy $7.87
Necromancy Necromancy
+64% Synergy $20.06
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+49% Synergy $0.35
Static Prison Static Prison
+32% Synergy $0.32
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+32% Synergy $0.78
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+32% Synergy $0.36
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+32% Synergy $1.67
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+31% Synergy $0.24
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+30% Synergy $0.63
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+28% Synergy $0.77
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+28% Synergy $10.16
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+24% Synergy $60.42
Land Tax Land Tax
+20% Synergy $17.50

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+50% Synergy $28.19
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+32% Synergy $18.85
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+31% Synergy $0.38
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+29% Synergy $28.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+29% Synergy $53.41
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+28% Synergy $1.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+28% Synergy $38.89
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+25% Synergy $3.44
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+24% Synergy $5.59
High Market High Market
+22% Synergy $0.45
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $54.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.52
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+1% Synergy $0.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+32% Synergy $3.95
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+31% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+30% Synergy $38.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+13% Synergy $0.49
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-19% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+61% Synergy $2.43
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+56% Synergy $0.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+54% Synergy $13.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+54% Synergy $4.73
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+44% Synergy $10.70
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+42% Synergy $0.70
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+36% Synergy $31.87
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+31% Synergy $1.75
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+30% Synergy $0.35
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+29% Synergy $4.66
City of Brass City of Brass
+29% Synergy $12.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+28% Synergy $51.14
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+27% Synergy $28.70
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy $32.42
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+27% Synergy $12.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+27% Synergy $28.93
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+27% Synergy $20.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+27% Synergy $15.97
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+26% Synergy $18.20
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+26% Synergy $1.44
Scrubland Scrubland
+21% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+20% Synergy $3.86
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+14% Synergy $8.11
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $17.27
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-6% Synergy $1.57
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-16% Synergy $0.39
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-34% Synergy $0.40

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
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
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

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