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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.55

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% Combo 7% Control 7%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster's Blink builds — cards that lean hardest into the Blink theme.

Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+97% Synergy $0.29
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+96% Synergy $0.29
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+93% Synergy $1.17
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+92% Synergy $5.19
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+88% Synergy $0.69
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+79% Synergy $0.25
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+78% Synergy $0.35
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+75% Synergy $0.38
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+75% Synergy $7.26
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+69% Synergy $5.52

Top Cards

The staple cards most Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster Blink decks run as their core.

Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+65% Synergy $3.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.52

Creatures

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+67% Synergy $4.73
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+59% Synergy $3.45
Priest of Gix Priest of Gix
+59% Synergy $0.56
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+57% Synergy $0.30
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+56% Synergy $0.27
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+56% Synergy $0.28
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+56% Synergy $0.39
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+55% Synergy $0.37
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+54% Synergy $1.68
Imperious Inkmage Imperious Inkmage
+49% Synergy $0.05
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+49% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+48% Synergy $0.37
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+48% Synergy $0.24
Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+48% Synergy $1.57
Conciliator's Duelist Conciliator's Duelist
+47% Synergy $0.25
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+46% Synergy $1.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+45% Synergy $0.32
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+44% Synergy $12.42
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+43% Synergy $3.51
Cadaver Imp Cadaver Imp
+39% Synergy $0.15
Galepowder Mage Galepowder Mage
+39% Synergy $0.25
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+39% Synergy $0.25
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+39% Synergy $0.41
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+38% Synergy $0.77
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+38% Synergy $0.38
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+38% Synergy $0.45
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+38% Synergy $0.91
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+37% Synergy $0.40
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+37% Synergy $0.86
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+37% Synergy $0.30
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+37% Synergy $0.21
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+37% Synergy $2.46
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+37% Synergy $9.14
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+37% Synergy $0.18
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+36% Synergy $23.33
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+36% Synergy $0.31
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+35% Synergy $0.38
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+35% Synergy $0.36
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+35% Synergy $0.40
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+32% Synergy $1.44
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+32% Synergy $4.26
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+30% Synergy $16.43
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+28% Synergy $4.86
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+19% Synergy $0.34
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+19% Synergy $0.34
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+19% Synergy $4.50
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+18% Synergy $0.27
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+17% Synergy $14.76
Reveillark Reveillark
+17% Synergy $0.67
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+16% Synergy $0.38

Instants

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

Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+58% Synergy $0.24
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+55% Synergy $1.50
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+39% Synergy $15.72
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+38% Synergy $2.73
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+35% Synergy $6.71
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+34% Synergy $5.94
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+34% Synergy $0.35
Despark Despark
+30% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+27% Synergy $0.39
Fracture Fracture
+19% Synergy $0.32
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+19% Synergy $5.63
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+18% Synergy $0.13
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+18% Synergy $5.56
Ghostway Ghostway
+18% Synergy $5.12
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+18% Synergy $0.19
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+17% Synergy $0.99
Disenchant Disenchant
+16% Synergy $0.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $13.47
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $5.76
Mortify Mortify
-1% Synergy $0.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Blink game plan forward for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster.

Daydream Daydream
+97% Synergy $0.34
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+45% Synergy $0.25
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+38% Synergy $0.32
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+37% Synergy $0.25
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+30% Synergy $0.36
Zombify Zombify
+19% Synergy $0.21
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+17% Synergy $1.77
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+16% Synergy $0.33
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+14% Synergy $1.35
Vindicate Vindicate
+8% Synergy $0.67
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $9.76
Damn Damn
-11% Synergy $2.02

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster Blink decks.

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+55% Synergy $3.99
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+39% Synergy $0.41
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+37% Synergy $0.95
Feldon's Cane Feldon's Cane
+19% Synergy $0.19
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+18% Synergy $7.28
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+18% Synergy $0.41
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+17% Synergy $9.07
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+17% Synergy $6.93
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+13% Synergy $4.63
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+12% Synergy $19.99
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $56.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $5.65

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Blink strategy in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster decks.

Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+59% Synergy $0.37
Omen of the Dead Omen of the Dead
+59% Synergy $0.18
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+59% Synergy $0.36
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+57% Synergy $0.63
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+54% Synergy $10.16
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+37% Synergy $0.27
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+37% Synergy $2.59
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+29% Synergy $7.87
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+24% Synergy $0.34
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+19% Synergy $36.61
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+18% Synergy $1.03
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+18% Synergy $7.28
Necromancy Necromancy
+17% Synergy $20.06
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+17% Synergy $0.43
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+15% Synergy $0.30
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+15% Synergy $9.34
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+14% Synergy $6.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $60.42
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $10.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $4.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster's Blink game plan.

Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+48% Synergy $1.70
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+37% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

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

Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+47% Synergy $0.76
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+28% Synergy $29.97
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+19% Synergy $54.58
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+17% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+15% Synergy $1.93
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+3% Synergy $28.19

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster's Blink strategy.

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+59% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+27% Synergy $0.37
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+19% Synergy $4.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+6% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster's Blink decks.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+67% Synergy $4.73
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+42% Synergy $0.70
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+41% Synergy $0.28
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+39% Synergy $0.36
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+39% Synergy $0.85
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+38% Synergy $1.75
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+33% Synergy $4.52
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+33% Synergy $0.33
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+32% Synergy $1.44
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+32% Synergy $0.40
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+28% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.37
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+17% Synergy $0.26
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+17% Synergy $10.70
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.23
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+16% Synergy $0.42
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+16% Synergy $0.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+16% Synergy $12.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $13.47
Scrubland Scrubland
+8% Synergy
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $5.43
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.35
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-9% Synergy $0.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-9% Synergy $31.87
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-18% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Far Traveler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Far Traveler
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
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
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring

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