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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.50

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4460 Current Rank
#5048 Past 2 Years

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New Cards

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

Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+96% Synergy $8.26

Creatures

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

Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+99% Synergy $0.31
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+74% Synergy $0.30
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+72% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+52% Synergy $0.29
Riling Dawnbreaker Riling Dawnbreaker
+50% Synergy $0.11
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+50% Synergy $0.18
Twinmaw Stormbrood Twinmaw Stormbrood
+50% Synergy $0.26
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+49% Synergy $0.37
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+49% Synergy $0.36
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+49% Synergy $1.33
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+48% Synergy $2.37
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+48% Synergy $26.84
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+47% Synergy $0.33
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+47% Synergy $0.36
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+46% Synergy $0.23
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+45% Synergy $1.57
Splitskin Doll Splitskin Doll
+45% Synergy $0.34
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+45% Synergy $0.34
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+37% Synergy $6.10
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+35% Synergy $0.31
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+33% Synergy $2.97
Amethyst Dragon Amethyst Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.25
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+25% Synergy $0.06
Armory Veteran Armory Veteran
+25% Synergy $0.18
Bellowing Bruiser Bellowing Bruiser
+25% Synergy $0.19
Besotted Knight Besotted Knight
+25% Synergy $0.18
Blessed Hippogriff Blessed Hippogriff
+25% Synergy $0.16
Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.22
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+25% Synergy $0.21
Faerie Guidemother Faerie Guidemother
+25% Synergy $0.09
Fang Dragon Fang Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.26
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+25% Synergy $0.34
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+25% Synergy $0.23
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+25% Synergy $0.23
Hearth Elemental Hearth Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.30
Lonesome Unicorn Lonesome Unicorn
+25% Synergy $0.29
Merchant of the Vale Merchant of the Vale
+25% Synergy $0.24
Minecart Daredevil Minecart Daredevil
+25% Synergy $0.14
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+25% Synergy $0.17
Silverflame Squire Silverflame Squire
+25% Synergy $0.17
Two-Headed Hunter Two-Headed Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.31
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.28
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+25% Synergy $0.33
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+24% Synergy $0.38
Imodane's Recruiter Imodane's Recruiter
+24% Synergy $0.26
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+24% Synergy $0.28
Cheeky House-Mouse Cheeky House-Mouse
+23% Synergy $0.32
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+22% Synergy $0.36
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+16% Synergy $5.83
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+12% Synergy $4.64

Instants

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

Scrollshift Scrollshift
+99% Synergy $0.27
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+74% Synergy $0.26
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+74% Synergy $0.12
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+71% Synergy $7.45
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+70% Synergy $1.08
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+68% Synergy $5.03
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+43% Synergy $4.97
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+32% Synergy $0.30
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+24% Synergy $0.74
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+24% Synergy $0.37
Semester's End Semester's End
+24% Synergy $1.30
Seething Song Seething Song
+22% Synergy $12.13
Silence Silence
+20% Synergy $9.66
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $1.43
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+13% Synergy $0.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.52
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.37
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $35.97
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $21.41

Sorceries

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

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+47% Synergy $12.59
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+47% Synergy $0.53
Another Round Another Round
+32% Synergy $0.47
Shreds of Sanity Shreds of Sanity
+25% Synergy $0.14
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+25% Synergy $0.28
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+24% Synergy $0.27
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+24% Synergy $28.27
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+24% Synergy $0.29
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+23% Synergy $4.59
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+22% Synergy $2.40
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+22% Synergy $1.55
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.30
Gamble Gamble
+18% Synergy $16.83
Farewell Farewell
+14% Synergy $6.10
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.40
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $38.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+74% Synergy $4.16
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+45% Synergy $6.29
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+25% Synergy $0.26
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+25% Synergy $0.46
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+24% Synergy $36.89
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+24% Synergy $0.29
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+24% Synergy $8.97
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+24% Synergy $2.00
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+24% Synergy $17.64
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+23% Synergy $0.86
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+21% Synergy $14.30
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+20% Synergy $2.05
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $1.10
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+17% Synergy $2.86
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $2.74
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $5.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $2.32

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+57% Synergy $2.32
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+49% Synergy $3.03
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+48% Synergy $0.43
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+48% Synergy $0.27
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+48% Synergy $3.39
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+48% Synergy $10.12
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+47% Synergy $0.30
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+47% Synergy $1.38
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+46% Synergy $1.26
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+43% Synergy $0.81
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+25% Synergy $1.56
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+24% Synergy $8.45
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+24% Synergy $0.24
Double Vision Double Vision
+23% Synergy $0.62
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+23% Synergy $7.20
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+23% Synergy $4.33
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+23% Synergy $0.56
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+21% Synergy $0.63
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+21% Synergy $0.36
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+20% Synergy $6.60
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+20% Synergy $13.74
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+20% Synergy $4.29
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+18% Synergy $3.60
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $17.56

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+23% Synergy $4.22

Utility Lands

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

Arid Archway Arid Archway
+32% Synergy $1.07
Cloudpost Cloudpost
+25% Synergy $0.30
Vesuva Vesuva
+25% Synergy $3.92
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+23% Synergy $0.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+20% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $5.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $5.68
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $3.79
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+60% Synergy $2.56
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+56% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+24% Synergy $0.90
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+24% Synergy $3.93
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+20% Synergy $35.13
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+19% Synergy $0.66
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+17% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.57
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.60

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+76% Synergy $0.24
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+37% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+34% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.26
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+31% Synergy $10.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+28% Synergy $0.25
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+23% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+21% Synergy $0.19
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+20% Synergy $0.32
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+17% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.30
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+12% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.25
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.40
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.35
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-10% Synergy $2.70
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-16% Synergy $6.09
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-17% Synergy $0.26
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-17% Synergy $10.63
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-19% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like 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 Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Halana, Kessig Ranger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Photon, Lady of Light Photon, Lady of Light
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Spider-Man, To the Rescue Spider-Man, To the Rescue
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
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 Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Tavern Brawler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Tavern Brawler
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
Alena, Kessig Trapper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Krark, the Thumbless Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Krark, the Thumbless // 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
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Master Chef Master Chef
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Haunted One Haunted One
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier