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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Price tag $5.12

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero
Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 50% Humans 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero decks.

Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+49% Synergy $0.07
Ultima Ultima
+49% Synergy $0.41
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+48% Synergy $0.11
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+40% Synergy $1.26
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+35% Synergy $4.42

High Synergy Cards

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

Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+77% Synergy $0.09
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+71% Synergy $1.10
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+71% Synergy $1.48
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+67% Synergy $4.63
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+59% Synergy $2.37

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $39.36
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $47.31

Creatures

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

Novice Inspector Novice Inspector
+98% Synergy $0.13
Kutzil's Flanker Kutzil's Flanker
+65% Synergy $0.35
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+56% Synergy $0.05
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+55% Synergy $0.31
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+51% Synergy $0.22
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+49% Synergy $0.17
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+43% Synergy $0.14
Courageous Outrider Courageous Outrider
+40% Synergy $0.03
Search Party Captain Search Party Captain
+40% Synergy $0.05
Lena, Selfless Champion Lena, Selfless Champion
+39% Synergy $0.22
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+39% Synergy $0.57
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+38% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+37% Synergy $3.17
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+37% Synergy $0.08
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+37% Synergy $2.21
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+37% Synergy $0.16
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+36% Synergy $0.11
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+35% Synergy $0.13
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+35% Synergy $0.15
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+34% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+33% Synergy $1.84
Ironpaw Aspirant Ironpaw Aspirant
+33% Synergy $0.03
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+33% Synergy $0.15
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+32% Synergy $0.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+31% Synergy $1.46
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+30% Synergy $0.13
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+28% Synergy $2.62
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+28% Synergy $3.71
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+28% Synergy $0.26
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+28% Synergy $1.37
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+27% Synergy $0.75
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+26% Synergy $0.43
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+23% Synergy $0.56
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+23% Synergy $0.64
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+22% Synergy $0.23
Sandsteppe Outcast Sandsteppe Outcast
+20% Synergy $0.03
Witch Hunter Witch Hunter
+20% Synergy $0.38
Stern Judge Stern Judge
+20% Synergy $0.24
Benalish Knight Benalish Knight
+20% Synergy $0.15
Changeling Hero Changeling Hero
+20% Synergy $0.21
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
+20% Synergy $0.09
Aven Riftwatcher Aven Riftwatcher
+20% Synergy $0.05
Hero of Bretagard Hero of Bretagard
+20% Synergy $0.20
Resistance Squad Resistance Squad
+20% Synergy $0.03
Cloudgoat Ranger Cloudgoat Ranger
+20% Synergy $0.06
Ambush Paratrooper Ambush Paratrooper
+20% Synergy $0.05
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.21
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+18% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $2.70
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $41.62

Instants

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

Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+57% Synergy $0.20
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+56% Synergy $4.54
Semester's End Semester's End
+56% Synergy $0.76
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+55% Synergy $1.66
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+44% Synergy $0.46
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+35% Synergy $0.24
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+32% Synergy $0.13
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+32% Synergy $0.09
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+31% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+28% Synergy $1.66
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+28% Synergy $3.42
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+26% Synergy $0.24
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+24% Synergy $7.91
Formation Formation
+20% Synergy $0.75
Niveous Wisps Niveous Wisps
+20% Synergy $0.52
Liberate Liberate
+20% Synergy $0.36
Bandage Bandage
+20% Synergy $0.17
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+20% Synergy $3.48
To Arms! To Arms!
+19% Synergy $0.23
Abeyance Abeyance
+19% Synergy $10.89
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+19% Synergy $0.19
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+19% Synergy $0.15
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+18% Synergy $0.14
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+18% Synergy $0.22
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+17% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+16% Synergy $0.26
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+16% Synergy $1.70
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+15% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+14% Synergy $0.68
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+14% Synergy $3.40
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+14% Synergy $0.19
Dispatch Dispatch
+13% Synergy $0.27
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+11% Synergy $6.09
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+11% Synergy $8.47
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $0.76
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+7% Synergy $0.47
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.07
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $9.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.26

Sorceries

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

Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+49% Synergy $0.19
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+46% Synergy $0.60
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+28% Synergy $0.24
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+19% Synergy $0.04
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+19% Synergy $0.40
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+19% Synergy $0.13
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+17% Synergy $0.16
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+16% Synergy $0.78
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+14% Synergy $0.69
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+14% Synergy $0.19
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+13% Synergy $2.15
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+50% Synergy $0.07
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+39% Synergy $0.56
Lembas Lembas
+38% Synergy $0.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+27% Synergy $0.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+23% Synergy $3.03
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+20% Synergy $1.60
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+19% Synergy $0.45
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+19% Synergy $0.23
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+19% Synergy $0.93
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+19% Synergy $0.06
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+19% Synergy $0.98
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+19% Synergy $0.33
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+19% Synergy $1.90
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+19% Synergy $0.19
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+18% Synergy $0.29
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+18% Synergy $12.57
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+18% Synergy $0.15
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.34
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+16% Synergy $0.36
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+16% Synergy $0.43
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $1.08
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+14% Synergy $2.95
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $3.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.52
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $3.39
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $2.06
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+10% Synergy $5.07
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+9% Synergy $3.18
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $3.50
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-3% Synergy $2.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.57
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-15% Synergy $3.28

Enchantments

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

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+91% Synergy $5.23
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+49% Synergy $0.08
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+46% Synergy $1.36
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+36% Synergy $0.36
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+31% Synergy $8.58
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+20% Synergy $25.96
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+19% Synergy $1.95
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+19% Synergy $0.11
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+18% Synergy $0.32
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+17% Synergy $0.20
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+16% Synergy $5.80
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+15% Synergy $4.80
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+14% Synergy $3.40
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+9% Synergy $0.17
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+8% Synergy $40.06

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+40% Synergy $27.80
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $0.65

Utility Lands

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

Fountainport Fountainport
+47% Synergy $2.42
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+38% Synergy $0.10
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+35% Synergy $0.06
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+33% Synergy $0.16
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+33% Synergy $0.12
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+30% Synergy $0.07
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+30% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
+22% Synergy $3.99
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+21% Synergy $17.80
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+19% Synergy $47.44
Dust Bowl Dust Bowl
+19% Synergy $18.58
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+19% Synergy $0.15
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+19% Synergy $0.22
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+19% Synergy $38.48
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+19% Synergy $0.15
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+18% Synergy $2.92
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+16% Synergy $0.16
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+16% Synergy $3.01
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+15% Synergy $19.71
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+15% Synergy $7.02
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+15% Synergy $0.08
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $3.47
Karoo Karoo
+12% Synergy $1.10
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $34.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.86
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $4.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $34.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+21% Synergy $0.43
Pillar of Origins Pillar of Origins
+20% Synergy $0.51
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+19% Synergy $0.26
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+19% Synergy $0.12
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+19% Synergy $0.99
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+18% Synergy $3.54
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+17% Synergy $1.70
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+16% Synergy $2.10
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+16% Synergy $3.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.28
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+11% Synergy $5.10
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.54
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.18
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+9% Synergy $22.55
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.06
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.15

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+48% Synergy $0.16
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+33% Synergy $4.64
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+23% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $24.40

Similar Commanders

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

The Fourteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fourteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
Kiyomaro, First to Stand Kiyomaro, First to Stand
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Tavern Brawler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Tavern Brawler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Halana, Kessig Ranger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Silvar, Devourer of the Free Trynn, Champion of Freedom Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Folk Hero Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tymna the Weaver Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tymna the Weaver
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ravos, Soultender Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ravos, Soultender
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ravos, Soultender Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Faceless One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Faceless One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Flaming Fist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Flaming Fist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Noble Heritage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Noble Heritage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Noble Heritage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Noble Heritage
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel

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