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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Price tag $6.57

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Humans 50% Blink 38% Sacrifice 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4011 Current Rank
#3362 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One.

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New Cards

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

Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+16% Synergy $0.99

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+73% Synergy $3.38
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+65% Synergy $1.33
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+62% Synergy $0.79
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+50% Synergy $0.12
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+49% Synergy $2.18
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+47% Synergy $0.45
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+44% Synergy $0.10
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+44% Synergy $0.25
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+42% Synergy $8.03
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+41% Synergy $0.50

Top Cards

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

Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+40% Synergy $1.92
Banewhip Punisher Banewhip Punisher
+39% Synergy $0.17
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+37% Synergy $1.48
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+34% Synergy $2.14
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+22% Synergy $0.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+20% Synergy $5.02
Damn Damn
+9% Synergy $2.03
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $1.50
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $0.80

Creatures

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

Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+33% Synergy $0.26
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+33% Synergy $17.18
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+32% Synergy $2.78
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+30% Synergy $0.11
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+28% Synergy $0.16
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+27% Synergy $2.03
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+27% Synergy $0.16
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+27% Synergy $0.18
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+26% Synergy $0.22
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+25% Synergy $0.20
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+25% Synergy $15.67
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+24% Synergy $0.37
Company Commander Company Commander
+24% Synergy $1.40
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+23% Synergy $4.55
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+22% Synergy $0.28
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+22% Synergy $0.37
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+22% Synergy $9.69
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+21% Synergy $2.20
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+21% Synergy $0.19
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+20% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.26
Suncleanser Suncleanser
+19% Synergy $0.38
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+18% Synergy $15.20
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+18% Synergy $1.34
Cartel Aristocrat Cartel Aristocrat
+17% Synergy $0.07
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+16% Synergy $1.81
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+16% Synergy $0.36
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+16% Synergy $0.10
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+16% Synergy $0.30
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+15% Synergy $0.67
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+15% Synergy $0.21
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $2.38
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.16
Hero of Bretagard Hero of Bretagard
+13% Synergy $0.21
General Kudro of Drannith General Kudro of Drannith
+13% Synergy $0.92
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+12% Synergy $1.09
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.39
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+12% Synergy $0.11
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+11% Synergy $2.67
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+11% Synergy $8.84
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+10% Synergy $1.32
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+10% Synergy $5.93
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.24
Reveillark Reveillark
+9% Synergy $0.52
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+7% Synergy $0.60
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.23
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.35
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+1% Synergy $0.91
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
0% Synergy $3.60

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+28% Synergy $5.01
Nasty End Nasty End
+22% Synergy $0.08
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+21% Synergy $0.22
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+18% Synergy $1.11
Village Rites Village Rites
+12% Synergy $0.20
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+9% Synergy $0.09
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+9% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.31
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+8% Synergy $0.79
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+7% Synergy $4.44
Fracture Fracture
+6% Synergy $0.81
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $3.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $9.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.76
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+5% Synergy $0.58
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.26
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $1.77
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.84
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $2.94
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Wrath of God Wrath of God
+16% Synergy $2.29
Living Death Living Death
+12% Synergy $2.36
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.26
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+9% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.44
Victimize Victimize
-2% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+28% Synergy $4.19
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy $2.49
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+18% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $54.66
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+15% Synergy $8.99
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+15% Synergy $0.67
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+15% Synergy $0.89
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+14% Synergy $1.96
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+12% Synergy $0.35
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+11% Synergy $8.14
High-Speed Hoverbike High-Speed Hoverbike
+9% Synergy $0.07
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+9% Synergy $11.44
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+8% Synergy $11.38
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+8% Synergy $5.82
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+8% Synergy $3.51
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+8% Synergy $0.53
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+8% Synergy $4.72
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+8% Synergy $0.95
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.31
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $4.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+31% Synergy $0.43
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+27% Synergy $0.77
Solemnity Solemnity
+27% Synergy $8.32
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+22% Synergy $0.58
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+22% Synergy $0.19
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+22% Synergy $0.18
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+21% Synergy $0.31
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+19% Synergy $6.79
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+18% Synergy $1.31
Necromancy Necromancy
+17% Synergy $6.98
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+11% Synergy $17.25
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+10% Synergy $0.78
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.39
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.14
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $4.07
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+2% Synergy $1.31

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+7% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+36% Synergy $0.24
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $2.28
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $3.76
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy $4.50
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $0.87
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.18
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.98
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-4% Synergy $0.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+62% Synergy $1.36
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+56% Synergy $0.68
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+35% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $1.12
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+18% Synergy $0.18
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $2.10
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+10% Synergy $0.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.07
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $1.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+28% Synergy $0.89
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+28% Synergy $0.28
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+22% Synergy $0.28
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+19% Synergy $0.68
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+11% Synergy $6.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.18
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+5% Synergy $0.48
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $4.16
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.47
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.20
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+1% Synergy $0.80
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $13.73
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.45
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.25
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $1.10
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.11
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-4% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $22.75
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.32
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-8% Synergy $7.92
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

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

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Silvar, Devourer of the Free Trynn, Champion of Freedom Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tymna the Weaver Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tymna the Weaver
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Iron Throne Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Iron Throne
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cultist of the Absolute Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute
General Kudro of Drannith General Kudro of Drannith
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ravos, Soultender Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ravos, Soultender
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Sarevok, Deathbringer Haunted One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
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
Sarevok, Deathbringer Far Traveler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Far Traveler
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Far Traveler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Far Traveler
Prava of the Steel Legion Ravos, Soultender Prava of the Steel Legion // Ravos, Soultender
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Prava of the Steel Legion Sengir, the Dark Baron Prava of the Steel Legion // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Folk Hero Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Prava of the Steel Legion Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Shadow Thieves Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Criminal Past Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Criminal Past
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
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Armix, Filigree Thrasher

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