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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 Tokens game on their own.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+31% Synergy $27.56
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+31% Synergy $165.76
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+22% Synergy $35.35
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+22% Synergy $54.82
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $48.18
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+18% Synergy $61.95
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $61.19

Creatures

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

Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+99% Synergy $0.30
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+66% Synergy $1.42
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+57% Synergy $40.45
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+52% Synergy $1.62
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+45% Synergy $1.37
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+42% Synergy $1.48
Unsettling Twins Unsettling Twins
+33% Synergy $0.11
Netherborn Phalanx Netherborn Phalanx
+33% Synergy $0.90
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+33% Synergy $13.24
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+33% Synergy $2.83
Crabomination Crabomination
+33% Synergy $0.35
Angelic Aberration Angelic Aberration
+32% Synergy $0.44
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+32% Synergy $4.26
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+32% Synergy $2.74
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+32% Synergy $10.25
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+32% Synergy $20.92
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+32% Synergy $5.01
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+32% Synergy $0.38
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+32% Synergy $6.12
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+32% Synergy $33.79
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+32% Synergy $6.79
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+32% Synergy $0.35
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+32% Synergy $0.27
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+32% Synergy $11.62
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+30% Synergy $0.21
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+30% Synergy $0.29
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+30% Synergy $11.08
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+30% Synergy $0.18
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+30% Synergy $0.24
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+29% Synergy $0.24
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+29% Synergy $27.36
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+29% Synergy $0.55
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+29% Synergy $0.38
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
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+26% Synergy $0.33
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+26% Synergy $6.52
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+23% Synergy $16.43
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+23% Synergy $1.92
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+21% Synergy $22.85
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+21% Synergy $0.69
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+21% Synergy $4.86
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+21% Synergy $5.45
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $4.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.32
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+16% Synergy $4.11
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 Tokens deck ahead.

Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+60% Synergy $0.35
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+60% Synergy $1.17
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+59% Synergy $5.19
Shred Memory Shred Memory
+32% Synergy $1.23
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+32% Synergy $0.24
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+32% Synergy $2.73
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+30% Synergy $3.72
Disenchant Disenchant
+29% Synergy $0.09
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+29% Synergy $1.96
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+29% Synergy $0.35
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+28% Synergy $1.50
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+28% Synergy $2.97
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+28% Synergy $4.53
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+28% Synergy $2.43
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+26% Synergy $4.59
Reprieve Reprieve
+25% Synergy $1.95
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+22% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+21% Synergy $13.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+20% Synergy $3.86
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.77
Inkshield Inkshield
+11% Synergy $5.76
Village Rites Village Rites
+11% Synergy $0.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-29% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

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

Brainspoil Brainspoil
+33% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Machinations Dimir Machinations
+33% Synergy $1.58
Another Round Another Round
+31% Synergy $0.41
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+31% Synergy $0.33
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+30% Synergy $1.77
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+30% Synergy $0.34
Damnation Damnation
+29% Synergy $20.48
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+28% Synergy $3.91
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+19% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
+17% Synergy $0.40
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $1.58
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $2.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+55% Synergy $56.15
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+48% Synergy $15.57
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+33% Synergy $2.55
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+33% Synergy $0.28
Killer's Mask Killer's Mask
+33% Synergy $0.14
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+33% Synergy $0.10
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+33% Synergy $0.25
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+33% Synergy $0.36
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+32% Synergy $0.28
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+32% Synergy $0.38
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+32% Synergy $1.45
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+32% Synergy $0.78
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+32% Synergy $0.41
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+31% Synergy $22.63
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+29% Synergy $17.24
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $3.99
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+28% Synergy $5.63
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+26% Synergy $5.81
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+6% Synergy $5.65

Enchantments

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+62% Synergy $0.30
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+58% Synergy $60.42
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+49% Synergy $0.72
Veiled Ascension Veiled Ascension
+33% Synergy $0.22
Hopeful Vigil Hopeful Vigil
+33% Synergy $0.20
Illicit Masquerade Illicit Masquerade
+33% Synergy $0.22
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+32% Synergy $1.73
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+32% Synergy $1.14
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+31% Synergy $18.47
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+31% Synergy $0.27
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+31% Synergy $15.98
Necromancy Necromancy
+30% Synergy $20.06
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+30% Synergy $0.43
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+29% Synergy $0.34
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+29% Synergy $20.47
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+28% Synergy $10.06
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+28% Synergy $10.16
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+23% Synergy $3.58
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+22% Synergy $7.87

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+32% Synergy $0.42
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+30% Synergy $0.35
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $2.16
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+27% Synergy $7.02

Battles

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

Invasion of New Capenna Holy Frazzle-Cannon Invasion of New Capenna
+31% Synergy $0.21
Invasion of Tolvada The Broken Sky Invasion of Tolvada
+31% Synergy $0.37

Utility Lands

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

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+31% Synergy $0.96
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+29% Synergy $28.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+29% Synergy $53.41
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+27% Synergy $0.25
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+26% Synergy $6.89
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
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+22% Synergy $29.97
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+17% Synergy $28.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $54.82
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+32% Synergy $0.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.56
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-19% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Scrubland Scrubland
+54% Synergy
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+44% Synergy $10.70
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+31% Synergy $1.75
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.24
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+29% Synergy $4.66
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+28% Synergy $2.43
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy $32.42
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+27% Synergy $17.27
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+26% Synergy $1.57
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+21% Synergy $13.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $4.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+20% Synergy $3.86
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+14% Synergy $8.11
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+14% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+8% Synergy $0.70
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $31.87
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.40
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.25
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-9% Synergy $0.42
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-16% Synergy $0.39

Similar Commanders

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

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