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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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High Synergy Cards

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

Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+99% Synergy $0.27
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+99% Synergy $0.23
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+99% Synergy $0.32
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+99% Synergy $0.14
Lembas Lembas
+99% Synergy $1.82
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+99% Synergy $1.45
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+98% Synergy $0.24
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+98% Synergy $0.31
Feign Death Feign Death
+98% Synergy $1.39
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+98% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The staple cards most Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute Cantrips decks run as their core.

Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+98% Synergy $0.19
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+97% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+97% Synergy $0.29
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+96% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+96% Synergy $0.39
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+96% Synergy $1.96
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+95% Synergy $0.38
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+93% Synergy $1.17
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+92% Synergy $5.19

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+39% Synergy $35.35
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+39% Synergy $54.82
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+34% Synergy $61.95

Creatures

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

Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+74% Synergy $0.27
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+49% Synergy $0.25
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+48% Synergy $0.36
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+47% Synergy $2.46
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+46% Synergy $0.27
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+45% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+35% Synergy $0.32
Dalek Drone Dalek Drone
+24% Synergy $0.39
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+24% Synergy $0.18
Refurbished Familiar Refurbished Familiar
+24% Synergy $0.37
Skemfar Shadowsage Skemfar Shadowsage
+24% Synergy $0.30
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+24% Synergy $0.34
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+24% Synergy $4.50
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+24% Synergy $0.19
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+24% Synergy $2.47
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+24% Synergy $0.22
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+24% Synergy $0.35
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+23% Synergy $0.35
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+23% Synergy $0.27
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
+23% Synergy $1.36
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+23% Synergy $0.38
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+22% Synergy $0.86
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+22% Synergy $0.30
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+22% Synergy $0.18
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+22% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+21% Synergy $0.28
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+20% Synergy $0.36
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+19% Synergy $1.68
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+17% Synergy $1.44
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $5.35
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $16.22
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $5.52
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $4.73

Instants

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

Long Road Home Long Road Home
+74% Synergy $0.20
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+73% Synergy $0.13
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+70% Synergy $1.50
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+63% Synergy $13.47
Graceful Reprieve Graceful Reprieve
+49% Synergy $0.25
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+48% Synergy $0.24
Brought Back Brought Back
+48% Synergy $1.50
Liberate Liberate
+24% Synergy $0.34
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+24% Synergy $0.48
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+24% Synergy $1.96
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+24% Synergy $0.29
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+23% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+23% Synergy $0.38
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+23% Synergy $0.29
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+23% Synergy $1.03
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+22% Synergy $0.35
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+20% Synergy $7.26

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+47% Synergy $1.77
Demonic Bargain Demonic Bargain
+24% Synergy $0.31
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+22% Synergy $3.62
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+20% Synergy $3.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+15% Synergy $0.36
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Spare Supplies Spare Supplies
+74% Synergy $0.24
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+74% Synergy $0.41
Metalspinner's Puzzleknot Metalspinner's Puzzleknot
+49% Synergy $0.07
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+49% Synergy $0.34
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+49% Synergy $0.21
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+49% Synergy $0.23
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+24% Synergy $0.10
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+24% Synergy $0.25
Spellbook Spellbook
+24% Synergy $4.69
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+24% Synergy $0.36
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+24% Synergy $0.35
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+24% Synergy $0.28
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+24% Synergy $0.38
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+24% Synergy $0.93
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+24% Synergy $0.25
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+20% Synergy $17.24

Enchantments

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

Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+72% Synergy $0.63
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+64% Synergy $7.87
Necromancy Necromancy
+47% Synergy $20.06
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+40% Synergy $3.58
Death Match Death Match
+24% Synergy $0.62
Last Voyage of the _____ Last Voyage of the _____
+24% Synergy $0.04
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+24% Synergy $0.24
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+24% Synergy $0.38
Lithoform Blight Lithoform Blight
+24% Synergy $0.17
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+24% Synergy $0.20
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+24% Synergy $0.78
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+24% Synergy $0.41
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+24% Synergy $0.36
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+23% Synergy $1.67
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+23% Synergy $0.20
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+22% Synergy $15.98
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+19% Synergy $10.16

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+47% Synergy $1.44
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+24% Synergy $9.25
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+18% Synergy $7.02

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute Cantrips build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Innistrad Deluge of the Dead Invasion of Innistrad
+24% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

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

Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+47% Synergy $0.38
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+24% Synergy $0.83
New Benalia New Benalia
+24% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+22% Synergy $0.34
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+22% Synergy $0.26
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+19% Synergy $0.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-19% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+99% Synergy $0.22
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+74% Synergy $0.10
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+74% Synergy $0.13
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+74% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+61% Synergy $2.59
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+49% Synergy $4.96
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+28% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+27% Synergy $0.89
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+24% Synergy $0.83
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+24% Synergy $0.41
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+24% Synergy $3.95
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+23% Synergy $0.37
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+22% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+21% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+63% Synergy $13.47
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+56% Synergy $0.28
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+54% Synergy $0.85
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+42% Synergy $0.70
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+35% Synergy $5.43
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+32% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+31% Synergy $0.42
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+27% Synergy $10.70
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+24% Synergy $0.29
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+24% Synergy $0.31
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+24% Synergy $0.36
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+24% Synergy $0.21
Ballroom Ballroom
+24% Synergy $0.68
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+23% Synergy $4.52
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+23% Synergy $0.30
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+23% Synergy $0.38
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+23% Synergy $1.03
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+22% Synergy $0.35
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+21% Synergy $0.28
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+17% Synergy $1.44
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $4.73
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+10% Synergy $17.27
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+10% Synergy $1.57
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+7% Synergy $0.40
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+0% Synergy $0.39
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $8.11
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $31.87
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-13% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-13% 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: Cantrips.

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