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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.24

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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3979 Current Rank
#4427 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist's abilities and overall game plan.

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+81% Synergy $1.12
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+80% Synergy $0.25
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+70% Synergy $0.91
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+70% Synergy $0.23
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+69% Synergy $1.72
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+69% Synergy $1.60
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+69% Synergy $0.27
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+65% Synergy $3.60
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+65% Synergy $21.82
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+60% Synergy $0.86

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist decks.

Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+56% Synergy $0.15
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+56% Synergy $0.29
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+56% Synergy $0.23
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+56% Synergy $0.25
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+55% Synergy $8.10
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+54% Synergy $0.16
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+53% Synergy $0.22
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+52% Synergy $5.37
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+51% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.25

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $25.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.22

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+59% Synergy $3.20
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+55% Synergy $1.63
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+50% Synergy $0.24
Glimmerpoint Stag Glimmerpoint Stag
+43% Synergy $0.29
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+42% Synergy $14.92
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+42% Synergy $0.73
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+42% Synergy $0.20
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+42% Synergy $0.41
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+42% Synergy $0.37
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+42% Synergy $0.13
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+41% Synergy $24.63
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+40% Synergy $0.18
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+40% Synergy $18.60
Sawhorn Nemesis Sawhorn Nemesis
+40% Synergy $1.42
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+39% Synergy $0.22
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+38% Synergy $6.71
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+36% Synergy $0.33
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+36% Synergy $0.36
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+36% Synergy $0.58
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+32% Synergy $7.93
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+31% Synergy $0.59
Storm Caller Storm Caller
+28% Synergy $0.14
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+28% Synergy $4.17
Dagger Caster Dagger Caster
+28% Synergy $0.18
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+28% Synergy $0.13
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+28% Synergy $0.04
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.08
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+28% Synergy $0.23
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.20
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+28% Synergy $0.21
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+28% Synergy $0.14
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+28% Synergy $0.27
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+28% Synergy $2.53
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+28% Synergy $0.12
Reveillark Reveillark
+27% Synergy $0.65
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+27% Synergy $0.15
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+27% Synergy $0.15
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+26% Synergy $0.11
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+24% Synergy $0.69
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+23% Synergy $0.16
Scholar of Combustion Scholar of Combustion
+20% Synergy $0.10
Frontier Seeker Frontier Seeker
+20% Synergy $0.06
Nurturing Pixie Nurturing Pixie
+20% Synergy $0.26
Salvation Swan Salvation Swan
+20% Synergy $0.28
Vicious Clown Vicious Clown
+19% Synergy $0.04
Fear of Burning Alive Fear of Burning Alive
+19% Synergy $0.06
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+19% Synergy $9.94
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+18% Synergy $12.20
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+18% Synergy $5.45
Irreverent Gremlin Irreverent Gremlin
+17% Synergy $0.07

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist safe.

Parting Gust Parting Gust
+56% Synergy $0.42
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+42% Synergy $0.15
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+42% Synergy $0.16
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+39% Synergy $0.14
Liberate Liberate
+28% Synergy $0.39
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+28% Synergy $0.13
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+28% Synergy $0.29
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+25% Synergy $5.11
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+18% Synergy $0.26
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+13% Synergy $1.43
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+13% Synergy $0.51
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $4.33
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.25
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+10% Synergy $0.24
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+10% Synergy $1.44
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+9% Synergy $9.06
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $4.77
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.04
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.20
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-24% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist's game plan and control the board.

Another Round Another Round
+39% Synergy $0.26
Hop to It Hop to It
+18% Synergy $0.11
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+17% Synergy $2.42
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+15% Synergy $0.76
Burst of Speed Burst of Speed
+14% Synergy $0.14
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+14% Synergy $0.30
Warp World Warp World
+14% Synergy $0.81
Flicker Flicker
+14% Synergy $5.18
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+13% Synergy $0.77
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.44
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+12% Synergy $1.24
Earthquake Earthquake
+12% Synergy $0.78
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.38
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+11% Synergy $0.53
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $2.26
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $4.03
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-18% Synergy $1.85

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+38% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+28% Synergy $0.09
Lembas Lembas
+28% Synergy $0.71
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+28% Synergy $0.21
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $3.58
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+25% Synergy $0.75
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+21% Synergy $3.12
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+21% Synergy $19.04
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+14% Synergy $0.16
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+14% Synergy $3.98
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+14% Synergy $0.26
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+14% Synergy $2.45
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+13% Synergy $0.28
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+13% Synergy $8.47
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+13% Synergy $1.60
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+13% Synergy $0.16
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.27
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+12% Synergy $0.36
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+12% Synergy $1.61
Hexgold Halberd Hexgold Halberd
+11% Synergy $0.10
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+8% Synergy $2.41
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+7% Synergy $0.18
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $10.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Sunforger Sunforger
-4% Synergy $3.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-6% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teeming Dragonstorm Teeming Dragonstorm
+100% Synergy $0.09
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+42% Synergy $0.11
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+41% Synergy $3.56
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+36% Synergy $7.10
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+36% Synergy $1.54
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+28% Synergy $5.26
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+28% Synergy $0.46
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+28% Synergy $1.19
Fervor Fervor
+28% Synergy $3.23
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+24% Synergy $0.45
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+17% Synergy $4.40
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+17% Synergy $0.09
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+17% Synergy $0.18
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+16% Synergy $3.32
Pandemonium Pandemonium
+14% Synergy $1.85
Flickerform Flickerform
+14% Synergy $1.69
Omen of the Sun Omen of the Sun
+14% Synergy $0.08
Shifting Shadow Shifting Shadow
+14% Synergy $0.14
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+14% Synergy $0.20
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+14% Synergy $2.06
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+14% Synergy $0.19
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+14% Synergy $1.71
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+13% Synergy $7.55
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+13% Synergy $0.44
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.61
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.42
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+12% Synergy $0.47
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+11% Synergy $4.41
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+11% Synergy $0.26
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+10% Synergy $0.13
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+10% Synergy $0.80
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.42
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+8% Synergy $2.83
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.17

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+7% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+24% Synergy $0.49
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+18% Synergy $0.55
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+16% Synergy $0.15
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+16% Synergy $0.16
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+16% Synergy $0.16
Memorial to War Memorial to War
+14% Synergy $0.07
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+13% Synergy $4.55
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.45
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.09
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.59
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-5% Synergy $0.18

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+28% Synergy $2.81
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+21% Synergy $1.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $1.34
Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+13% Synergy $0.15
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+13% Synergy $0.25
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.31
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+11% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $2.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.15
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-10% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.24
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-27% Synergy $0.66

Lands

The mana base foundation for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+26% Synergy $0.55
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+18% Synergy $1.93
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+13% Synergy $0.08
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+12% Synergy $0.04
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+12% Synergy $0.22
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+10% Synergy $0.08
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+1% Synergy $0.11
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.14
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-1% Synergy $8.65
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.07
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-9% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-12% Synergy $0.15
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.27
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-13% Synergy $0.18
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-18% Synergy $0.27
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-21% Synergy $5.31
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-27% Synergy $11.51
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-28% Synergy $7.76
Command Tower Command Tower
-28% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist.

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Popular Entertainer Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Popular Entertainer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
The War Doctor Bill Potts The War Doctor // Bill Potts
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Tavern Brawler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Tavern Brawler
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
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 Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Krark, the Thumbless Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Krark, the Thumbless // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Krark, the Thumbless Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Krark, the Thumbless
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Far Traveler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Far Traveler
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Far Traveler Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
The Seventh Doctor Donna Noble The Seventh Doctor // Donna Noble

Other Available Backgrounds

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds: