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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 43% Midrange 14% Cantrips 7% Combo 7% Control 7% Enchantress 7% Lifegain 7% Tokens 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3068 Current Rank
#3539 Last Week
#3404 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster.

PLAY TO WIN vs PLAYING WITH POWER vs MIND MUSCLE MAGIC-WHO'S THE BEST BACKGROUND COMMANDER IN cEDH?

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New Cards

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

Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+19% Synergy $1.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+69% Synergy $1.13
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+67% Synergy $3.47
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+67% Synergy $0.25
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+66% Synergy $0.22
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+57% Synergy $0.42
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+55% Synergy $0.27
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+52% Synergy $1.62
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+50% Synergy $0.15
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+48% Synergy $0.16
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+46% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Scrollshift Scrollshift
+46% Synergy $0.28
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+41% Synergy $1.95
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+41% Synergy $0.44
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+41% Synergy $0.90
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+40% Synergy $6.56
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+38% Synergy $0.68
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+38% Synergy $0.19
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+36% Synergy $1.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $95.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $36.35
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $49.97
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $53.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $35.22

Creatures

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

Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+37% Synergy $0.17
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+34% Synergy $0.31
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+34% Synergy $0.27
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+31% Synergy $0.09
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+30% Synergy $0.13
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+30% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+28% Synergy $3.96
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+28% Synergy $0.11
Priest of Gix Priest of Gix
+28% Synergy $0.50
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+27% Synergy $0.24
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+26% Synergy $0.29
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+25% Synergy $0.13
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+24% Synergy $0.18
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+23% Synergy $0.12
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+21% Synergy $0.11
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+20% Synergy $0.15
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+18% Synergy $0.18
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+18% Synergy $0.10
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+17% Synergy $1.84
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.08
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+17% Synergy $0.73
Galepowder Mage Galepowder Mage
+17% Synergy $0.18
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+17% Synergy $0.13
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+16% Synergy $0.07
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $2.51
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+15% Synergy $18.86
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+15% Synergy $0.40
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+15% Synergy $0.34
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $0.86
Reveillark Reveillark
+14% Synergy $0.63
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+14% Synergy $3.68
Hero of the Dunes Hero of the Dunes
+14% Synergy $0.09
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+14% Synergy $0.37
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+13% Synergy $0.63
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+13% Synergy $0.42
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.63
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $0.29
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+12% Synergy $1.40
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+12% Synergy $0.23
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+11% Synergy $3.46
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+11% Synergy $0.28
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+11% Synergy $0.09
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $4.78
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+10% Synergy $7.75
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+10% Synergy $0.20
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+8% Synergy $0.23
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+8% Synergy $0.11
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+6% Synergy $0.54
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+3% Synergy $2.53
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-14% Synergy $1.34

Instants

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

Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+38% Synergy $1.45
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+32% Synergy $5.14
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+28% Synergy $0.16
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+17% Synergy $0.24
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+16% Synergy $0.13
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+15% Synergy $0.40
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+10% Synergy $0.15
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+9% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $3.59
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.07
Silence Silence
+7% Synergy $7.00
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.97
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.42
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.93
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $0.74
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $1.72

Sorceries

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

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+12% Synergy $0.93
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+12% Synergy $0.22
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+10% Synergy $0.07
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.63
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+8% Synergy $0.57
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.40
Dread Return Dread Return
+7% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+7% Synergy $9.87
Victimize Victimize
+3% Synergy $0.44
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.36
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.40
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $1.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $3.39
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+17% Synergy $0.34
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $5.39
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $3.07
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+10% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $57.97
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.84
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+5% Synergy $12.29
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $8.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $4.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+36% Synergy $0.23
Omen of the Dead Omen of the Dead
+35% Synergy $0.11
Necromancy Necromancy
+26% Synergy $7.30
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+22% Synergy $8.08
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+21% Synergy $0.18
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+17% Synergy $0.12
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+15% Synergy $16.19
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+14% Synergy $0.46
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-9% Synergy $3.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $12.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-14% Synergy $2.48

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $6.83
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $49.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $19.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.99
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy $0.90
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $1.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $2.95
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+10% Synergy $0.05
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+10% Synergy $0.25
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+8% Synergy $39.77
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+6% Synergy $0.79
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.39
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+23% Synergy $0.35
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+21% Synergy $0.39
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+18% Synergy $0.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+18% Synergy $0.27
City of Brass City of Brass
+14% Synergy $19.33
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+13% Synergy $0.18
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+11% Synergy $2.15
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.98
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+8% Synergy $23.79
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+7% Synergy $0.65
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+4% Synergy $13.50
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.34
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-7% Synergy $4.96
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $23.84
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-14% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-17% Synergy $0.21
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-18% Synergy $6.59
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-18% Synergy $3.55
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-21% Synergy $0.19
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-27% Synergy $13.46

Similar Commanders

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

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 Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cultist of the Absolute Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Far Traveler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Far Traveler
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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 Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Far Traveler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Far Traveler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Triad of Fates Triad of Fates
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Tavern Brawler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Tavern Brawler
Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed

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