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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 69% Treasure 23% Discard 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3098 Current Rank
#3524 Last Week
#3334 Last Month

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Videos

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New Cards

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

Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+50% Synergy $0.11
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+46% Synergy $5.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+66% Synergy $8.10
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+64% Synergy $1.12
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+62% Synergy $3.60
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+62% Synergy $0.29
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+56% Synergy $0.23
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+55% Synergy $1.72
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+53% Synergy $0.91
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+52% Synergy $0.25
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+51% Synergy $0.36
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+50% Synergy $0.45

Top Cards

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

Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+49% Synergy $1.60
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+48% Synergy $0.16
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+45% Synergy $0.59
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+45% Synergy $0.15
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+45% Synergy $0.29
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+44% Synergy $0.15
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+42% Synergy $21.82
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+40% Synergy $7.93
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+38% Synergy $7.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.25

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+21% Synergy $10.63
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.22
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $25.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+37% Synergy $0.18
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+37% Synergy $0.27
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+37% Synergy $0.12
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+36% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+36% Synergy $0.22
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+36% Synergy $0.08
Duergar Hedge-Mage Duergar Hedge-Mage
+33% Synergy $0.23
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+33% Synergy $0.25
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $1.63
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+31% Synergy $14.92
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+30% Synergy $0.69
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+30% Synergy $0.13
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+26% Synergy $0.86
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $2.46
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+25% Synergy $0.33
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+25% Synergy $0.09
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+24% Synergy $0.58
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+24% Synergy $0.15
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+23% Synergy $18.60
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+23% Synergy $0.29
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+22% Synergy $0.12
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+21% Synergy $0.13
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.08
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+19% Synergy $0.12
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+19% Synergy $0.11
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+19% Synergy $0.24
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+19% Synergy $0.31
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+19% Synergy $0.87
Redcap Thief Redcap Thief
+19% Synergy $0.03
Splitskin Doll Splitskin Doll
+18% Synergy $0.12
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+18% Synergy $6.71
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+17% Synergy $0.33
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+15% Synergy $12.20
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+15% Synergy $11.87
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+15% Synergy $10.26
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+15% Synergy $0.28
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+15% Synergy $0.16
Exhibition Magician Exhibition Magician
+14% Synergy $0.03
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+14% Synergy $5.13
Rose Room Treasurer Rose Room Treasurer
+14% Synergy $0.34
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
+13% Synergy $0.57
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $4.57
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $4.17
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+10% Synergy $0.56
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.28
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $1.84
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+7% Synergy $0.36
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+7% Synergy $5.64
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $45.59

Instants

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

Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+33% Synergy $1.43
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+27% Synergy $0.23
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+25% Synergy $0.15
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+22% Synergy $5.11
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+22% Synergy $0.13
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+16% Synergy $0.16
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+15% Synergy $0.17
Semester's End Semester's End
+13% Synergy $0.69
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.25
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+11% Synergy $0.51
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+11% Synergy $0.42
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+9% Synergy $8.90
Liberate Liberate
+8% Synergy $0.39
Ghostway Ghostway
+8% Synergy $2.80
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $3.54
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.04
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-17% Synergy $0.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-27% Synergy $1.28
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-28% Synergy $4.69

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+19% Synergy $0.26
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+13% Synergy $0.35
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+12% Synergy $0.16
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $2.26
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+7% Synergy $1.24
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $4.72
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+5% Synergy $2.46
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $7.59
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $1.85
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.03
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-7% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+38% Synergy $5.37
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+33% Synergy $3.12
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $3.58
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+23% Synergy $0.09
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+22% Synergy $0.75
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+22% Synergy $1.64
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+20% Synergy $0.16
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+19% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+18% Synergy $4.87
Lembas Lembas
+17% Synergy $0.71
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+12% Synergy $0.08
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+11% Synergy $0.07
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+11% Synergy $4.70
Saheeli's Lattice Mastercraft Raptor Saheeli's Lattice
+9% Synergy $0.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $8.10
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.15

Enchantments

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

Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+43% Synergy $0.47
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+35% Synergy $3.56
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+33% Synergy $0.61
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+22% Synergy $0.11
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $4.41
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+17% Synergy $0.19
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.31
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+14% Synergy $0.46
Flickerform Flickerform
+11% Synergy $1.69
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+11% Synergy $0.42
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+10% Synergy $2.83
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+9% Synergy $0.17
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+8% Synergy $0.26
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+8% Synergy $3.70
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+7% Synergy $0.44
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $45.90
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+4% Synergy $0.80
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $7.34
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $20.79

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+31% Synergy $34.00
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+12% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+11% Synergy $0.07
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+8% Synergy $0.08
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+8% Synergy $0.12
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.85
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+2% Synergy $1.04
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+1% Synergy $0.18
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+1% Synergy $0.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.53
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $4.66

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+27% Synergy $1.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+16% Synergy $1.81
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+13% Synergy $0.25
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $3.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.27
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-7% Synergy $0.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.52
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+8% Synergy $0.30
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+7% Synergy $11.51
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+5% Synergy $0.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $5.01
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.82
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+1% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.15
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.27
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.14
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-1% Synergy $5.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $7.76
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-5% Synergy $0.18
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.29
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $8.65
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-9% Synergy $0.15
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-10% Synergy $0.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-11% Synergy $26.74
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
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
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alena, Kessig Trapper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Far Traveler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Far Traveler
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Far Traveler Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Krark, the Thumbless Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Krark, the Thumbless // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade

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