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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.62

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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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aristocrats theme.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+92% Synergy $5.07
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+89% Synergy $5.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+73% Synergy $4.93

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
+64% Synergy $60.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+39% Synergy $39.51
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+34% Synergy $76.77
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+23% Synergy $13.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $112.13
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+22% Synergy $163.77
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+21% Synergy $19.34
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+18% Synergy $131.68
Farewell Farewell
+13% Synergy $5.28

Creatures

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

Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+92% Synergy $0.38
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+72% Synergy $0.18
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+71% Synergy $0.36
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+55% Synergy $0.41
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+53% Synergy $1.00
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+48% Synergy $1.31
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+47% Synergy $0.36
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+47% Synergy $1.87
Solitude Solitude
+47% Synergy $34.04
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+47% Synergy $5.20
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+45% Synergy $0.32
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+45% Synergy $0.40
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+41% Synergy $2.76
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+41% Synergy $3.58
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+40% Synergy $41.77
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+40% Synergy $14.63
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.75
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+38% Synergy $0.86
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+37% Synergy $2.95
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+35% Synergy $1.57
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+32% Synergy $2.38
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+24% Synergy $5.37
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+24% Synergy $0.27
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+24% Synergy $10.73
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+24% Synergy $0.33
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+24% Synergy $0.14
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+24% Synergy $0.44
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+24% Synergy $33.45
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+23% Synergy $0.35
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+23% Synergy $0.99
Reveillark Reveillark
+22% Synergy $0.83
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+22% Synergy $0.63
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+22% Synergy $2.40
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+22% Synergy $1.35
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+22% Synergy $2.28
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+22% Synergy $0.15
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+21% Synergy $22.98
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+21% Synergy $4.61
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+20% Synergy $0.31
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+20% Synergy $32.89
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+20% Synergy $0.28
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+20% Synergy $20.14
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+17% Synergy $1.12
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+15% Synergy $2.42
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $4.86
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+10% Synergy $3.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.34
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $58.07
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+0% Synergy $0.98
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-4% Synergy $2.55

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
+69% Synergy $0.36
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+69% Synergy $1.15
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+46% Synergy $0.36
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+45% Synergy $1.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+44% Synergy $1.99
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+38% Synergy $13.15
Village Rites Village Rites
+27% Synergy $0.69
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+27% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+24% Synergy $11.92
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+24% Synergy $1.20
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+23% Synergy $0.13
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+23% Synergy $2.57
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+23% Synergy $0.31
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+23% Synergy $5.37
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+23% Synergy $0.18
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+22% Synergy $0.33
Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $18.02
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+17% Synergy $3.54
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+16% Synergy $20.32
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+12% Synergy $27.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+12% Synergy $2.42
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+11% Synergy $1.19
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-16% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

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

Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+46% Synergy $24.65
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+33% Synergy $3.31
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+24% Synergy $5.82
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+24% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+21% Synergy $11.89
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+20% Synergy $2.73
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+15% Synergy $17.57
Vindicate Vindicate
+13% Synergy $0.87
Reanimate Reanimate
+9% Synergy $8.61
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.26
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $2.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+49% Synergy $1.14
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+32% Synergy $14.95
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+24% Synergy $2.24
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+24% Synergy $0.23
Lembas Lembas
+24% Synergy $1.41
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+24% Synergy $1.02
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+24% Synergy $2.37
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+24% Synergy $5.25
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+23% Synergy $15.22
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+23% Synergy $22.25
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+23% Synergy $0.24
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+22% Synergy $6.82
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+21% Synergy $30.68
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+20% Synergy $16.89
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+19% Synergy $6.92
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+18% Synergy $4.90
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $55.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.66

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
+72% Synergy $16.68
Necromancy Necromancy
+72% Synergy $21.49
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+57% Synergy $0.29
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+44% Synergy $9.48
Static Prison Static Prison
+24% Synergy $0.27
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+24% Synergy $0.38
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+24% Synergy $0.40
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+24% Synergy $0.26
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+22% Synergy $0.26
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+22% Synergy $0.85
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+20% Synergy $8.97
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $56.88
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+15% Synergy $28.37
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+14% Synergy $0.67

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+22% Synergy $1.63

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+46% Synergy $7.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+44% Synergy $43.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+40% Synergy $5.54
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+24% Synergy $0.37
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+24% Synergy $0.29
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+24% Synergy $15.78
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+22% Synergy $0.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+21% Synergy $27.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+21% Synergy $54.27
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+17% Synergy $3.87
War Room War Room
+16% Synergy $2.87
High Market High Market
+14% Synergy $0.78
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+13% Synergy $11.29
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+8% Synergy $25.29
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $63.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.36
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-7% Synergy $0.49

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
+24% Synergy $3.57
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+21% Synergy $36.20
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+21% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+19% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-28% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+46% Synergy $3.79
City of Brass City of Brass
+46% Synergy $11.03
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+45% Synergy $31.12
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+44% Synergy $1.99
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+42% Synergy $0.52
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+38% Synergy $13.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+37% Synergy $2.95
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+32% Synergy $0.34
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+27% Synergy $9.65
Mirrex Mirrex
+23% Synergy $0.65
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+23% Synergy $8.86
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+23% Synergy $0.89
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+22% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+21% Synergy $0.27
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+21% Synergy $15.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $51.61
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+19% Synergy $28.51
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+19% Synergy $34.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+19% Synergy $10.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+19% Synergy $29.61
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+19% Synergy $19.37
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $15.03
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+18% Synergy $17.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Scrubland Scrubland
+13% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+12% Synergy $2.42
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+11% Synergy $1.37
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+11% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+10% Synergy $16.26
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-25% Synergy $0.36
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-42% Synergy $0.34

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