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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.52

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%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Blink plan in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Absolver Thrull Absolver Thrull
+99% Synergy $0.06
Ardent Electromancer Ardent Electromancer
+99% Synergy $0.06
Goblin Settler Goblin Settler
+99% Synergy $2.90
Equilibrium Adept Equilibrium Adept
+99% Synergy $0.13
Brazen Freebooter Brazen Freebooter
+99% Synergy $0.16
Irascible Wolverine Irascible Wolverine
+99% Synergy $0.10
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+99% Synergy $0.23
Alania's Pathmaker Alania's Pathmaker
+99% Synergy $0.17
Meticulous Artisan Meticulous Artisan
+99% Synergy $0.06
Plundering Pirate Plundering Pirate
+99% Synergy $0.23
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+99% Synergy $0.32
Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
+99% Synergy $0.22
Ticket Tortoise Ticket Tortoise
+99% Synergy $0.16
Redcap Thief Redcap Thief
+99% Synergy $0.18
Exhibition Magician Exhibition Magician
+99% Synergy $0.25
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+99% Synergy $0.33
Enlightened Ascetic Enlightened Ascetic
+99% Synergy $0.14
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+99% Synergy $1.09
Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher
+99% Synergy $0.23
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.25
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+99% Synergy $10.27
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+99% Synergy $0.25
Hedron Detonator Hedron Detonator
+99% Synergy $7.05
Rose Room Treasurer Rose Room Treasurer
+99% Synergy $0.40
Shocking Sharpshooter Shocking Sharpshooter
+99% Synergy $0.30
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+98% Synergy $4.50
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+98% Synergy $0.18
Xorn Xorn
+98% Synergy $9.86
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+98% Synergy $0.21
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+97% Synergy $2.46
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+97% Synergy $1.01
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+97% Synergy $23.33
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+97% Synergy $0.39
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+96% Synergy $29.93
Duergar Hedge-Mage Duergar Hedge-Mage
+96% Synergy $0.31
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+96% Synergy $25.56
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+93% Synergy $8.52
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+91% Synergy $40.45
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+86% Synergy $4.73
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+85% Synergy $6.81

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist's Blink deck ahead.

Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+99% Synergy $0.24
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+99% Synergy $0.68
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+98% Synergy $6.58
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+98% Synergy $0.13
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+98% Synergy $0.29
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+98% Synergy $1.42
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+95% Synergy $1.17
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+94% Synergy $5.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Blink game plan forward for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist.

Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+99% Synergy $0.26
Flicker Flicker
+99% Synergy $7.86
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+99% Synergy $0.30
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+99% Synergy $0.21
Another Round Another Round
+99% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist Blink decks.

Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+99% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+98% Synergy $56.15
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+96% Synergy $8.37
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+95% Synergy $6.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Blink strategy in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Pandemonium Pandemonium
+99% Synergy $7.53
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+99% Synergy $4.75
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+99% Synergy $2.59
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+98% Synergy $0.30
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+98% Synergy $10.16

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist Blink decks.

Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+97% Synergy $0.86

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist's Blink strategy.

Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+98% Synergy $0.15
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+97% Synergy $0.28

Lands

The mana base behind Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist's Blink decks.

Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+92% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+86% Synergy $4.73
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+65% Synergy $0.24
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+32% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist: Blink.

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
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade

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