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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.47

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 60% Burn 20%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3698 Current Rank
#3389 Last Week
#4271 Past 2 Years

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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 $1.19
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+80% Synergy $0.35
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+70% Synergy $0.64
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+70% Synergy $0.31
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+69% Synergy $2.25
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+69% Synergy $2.70
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+69% Synergy $0.36
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+65% Synergy $4.73
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+65% Synergy $29.84
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+60% Synergy $3.23

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 $0.32
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+56% Synergy $0.33
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+56% Synergy $0.14
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+56% Synergy $0.31
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+55% Synergy $9.48
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+54% Synergy $0.26
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+53% Synergy $0.25
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+52% Synergy $7.16
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+51% Synergy $1.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $43.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $53.21

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 $1.65
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+55% Synergy $1.33
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+50% Synergy $0.23
Glimmerpoint Stag Glimmerpoint Stag
+43% Synergy $0.23
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+42% Synergy $33.45
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+42% Synergy $1.21
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+42% Synergy $0.26
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+42% Synergy $0.37
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+42% Synergy $0.38
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+42% Synergy $0.24
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+41% Synergy $28.62
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+40% Synergy $0.39
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+40% Synergy $27.91
Sawhorn Nemesis Sawhorn Nemesis
+40% Synergy $1.75
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+39% Synergy $0.42
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+38% Synergy $7.52
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+36% Synergy $0.32
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+36% Synergy $0.55
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+36% Synergy $0.32
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+32% Synergy $8.26
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+31% Synergy $0.99
Storm Caller Storm Caller
+28% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+28% Synergy $3.11
Dagger Caster Dagger Caster
+28% Synergy $0.21
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+28% Synergy $0.22
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+28% Synergy $0.24
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.28
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+28% Synergy $0.36
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.32
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+28% Synergy $0.29
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+28% Synergy $0.28
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+28% Synergy $0.30
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+28% Synergy $5.34
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+28% Synergy $0.23
Reveillark Reveillark
+27% Synergy $0.88
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+27% Synergy $0.30
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+27% Synergy $0.27
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+26% Synergy $0.12
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+24% Synergy $0.34
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+23% Synergy $0.30
Scholar of Combustion Scholar of Combustion
+20% Synergy $0.20
Frontier Seeker Frontier Seeker
+20% Synergy $0.06
Nurturing Pixie Nurturing Pixie
+20% Synergy $0.31
Salvation Swan Salvation Swan
+20% Synergy $0.33
Vicious Clown Vicious Clown
+19% Synergy $0.14
Fear of Burning Alive Fear of Burning Alive
+19% Synergy $0.26
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+19% Synergy $1.96
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+18% Synergy $14.35
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+18% Synergy $2.11
Irreverent Gremlin Irreverent Gremlin
+17% Synergy $0.17

Instants

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

Parting Gust Parting Gust
+56% Synergy $0.95
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+42% Synergy $0.24
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+42% Synergy $0.19
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+39% Synergy $0.29
Liberate Liberate
+28% Synergy $0.36
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+28% Synergy $0.26
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+28% Synergy $0.35
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+25% Synergy $6.97
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+18% Synergy $0.38
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+13% Synergy $2.71
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+13% Synergy $0.52
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $3.20
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.29
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+10% Synergy $0.42
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+10% Synergy $4.01
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+9% Synergy $10.94
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $7.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $16.68
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.33
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-24% Synergy $1.32

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 $0.38
Hop to It Hop to It
+18% Synergy $0.20
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+17% Synergy $4.94
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+15% Synergy $6.19
Burst of Speed Burst of Speed
+14% Synergy $0.14
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+14% Synergy $0.36
Warp World Warp World
+14% Synergy $1.57
Flicker Flicker
+14% Synergy $7.19
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+13% Synergy $1.12
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.32
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+12% Synergy $0.69
Earthquake Earthquake
+12% Synergy $0.63
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.28
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+11% Synergy $0.73
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.91
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $6.17
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-18% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+38% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+28% Synergy $0.30
Lembas Lembas
+28% Synergy $1.22
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+28% Synergy $0.38
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $4.33
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+25% Synergy $1.67
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+21% Synergy $1.26
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+21% Synergy $19.23
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+14% Synergy $0.32
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+14% Synergy $5.74
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+14% Synergy $0.39
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+14% Synergy $3.89
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+13% Synergy $0.31
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+13% Synergy $13.60
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+13% Synergy $2.32
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+13% Synergy $0.23
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.37
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+12% Synergy $1.24
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+12% Synergy $2.43
Hexgold Halberd Hexgold Halberd
+11% Synergy $0.26
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+8% Synergy $2.56
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+7% Synergy $0.30
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $13.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Sunforger Sunforger
-4% Synergy $3.48
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-6% Synergy $5.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+42% Synergy $0.26
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+41% Synergy $7.40
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+36% Synergy $7.54
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+36% Synergy $0.60
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+28% Synergy $8.70
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+28% Synergy $0.47
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+28% Synergy $3.34
Fervor Fervor
+28% Synergy $5.18
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+24% Synergy $0.61
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+17% Synergy $1.19
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+17% Synergy $0.24
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+17% Synergy $0.28
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+16% Synergy $4.08
Pandemonium Pandemonium
+14% Synergy $8.46
Flickerform Flickerform
+14% Synergy $2.07
Omen of the Sun Omen of the Sun
+14% Synergy $0.20
Shifting Shadow Shifting Shadow
+14% Synergy $0.27
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+14% Synergy $0.30
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+14% Synergy $4.17
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+14% Synergy $0.19
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+14% Synergy $3.38
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+13% Synergy $9.62
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+13% Synergy $0.42
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.40
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.64
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+12% Synergy $0.81
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+11% Synergy $1.09
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+11% Synergy $0.41
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+10% Synergy $0.31
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+10% Synergy $1.03
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.82
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+8% Synergy $3.36
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.32
Teeming Dragonstorm Teeming Dragonstorm
+100% Synergy $0.15

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 $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+24% Synergy $1.40
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+18% Synergy $0.54
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+16% Synergy $0.34
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+16% Synergy $0.27
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+16% Synergy $0.33
Memorial to War Memorial to War
+14% Synergy $0.20
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+13% Synergy $3.83
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $11.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.94
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-5% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+28% Synergy $4.67
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+21% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $2.20
Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+13% Synergy $0.22
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+13% Synergy $0.26
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.28
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+11% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $4.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.51
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-10% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.13
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-27% Synergy $0.36

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 $0.54
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+18% Synergy $2.18
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+13% Synergy $0.17
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+12% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+12% Synergy $0.32
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+10% Synergy $0.23
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.38
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+1% Synergy $0.25
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.26
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-1% Synergy $10.83
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-9% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-12% Synergy $0.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.26
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-13% Synergy $0.21
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-18% Synergy $0.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-21% Synergy $1.96
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-27% Synergy $16.58
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-28% Synergy $10.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-28% Synergy $0.25

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
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
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
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
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
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
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
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
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
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:

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