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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.57

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 $0.28
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+96% Synergy $0.36
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+94% Synergy $1.15
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+92% Synergy $5.07
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+88% Synergy $0.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+36% Synergy $1.19

Creatures

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

Imperious Inkmage Imperious Inkmage
+99% Synergy $0.14
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+99% Synergy $0.21
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+98% Synergy $0.19
Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+98% Synergy $1.96
Conciliator's Duelist Conciliator's Duelist
+96% Synergy $0.24
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+94% Synergy $13.12
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+93% Synergy $1.89
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+74% Synergy $3.36
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+74% Synergy $0.21
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+73% Synergy $0.34
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+71% Synergy $0.36
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+70% Synergy $0.40
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+64% Synergy $4.86
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+62% Synergy $2.95
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+60% Synergy $3.08
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+49% Synergy $0.24
Galepowder Mage Galepowder Mage
+49% Synergy $0.25
Priest of Gix Priest of Gix
+49% Synergy $0.54
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+49% Synergy $0.28
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+48% Synergy $0.36
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+48% Synergy $0.35
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+48% Synergy $0.82
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+47% Synergy $0.36
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+47% Synergy $0.26
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+47% Synergy $2.40
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+47% Synergy $0.34
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+47% Synergy $0.18
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+46% Synergy $22.98
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+46% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+46% Synergy $0.28
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+46% Synergy $0.29
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+45% Synergy $0.32
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+45% Synergy $0.30
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+45% Synergy $0.28
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+45% Synergy $0.40
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+44% Synergy $1.26
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+40% Synergy $14.63
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+38% Synergy $0.31
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+38% Synergy $4.88
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+35% Synergy $1.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+35% Synergy $0.34
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+24% Synergy $0.15
Krav, the Unredeemed Krav, the Unredeemed
+24% Synergy $3.14
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+23% Synergy $0.34
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+23% Synergy $0.31
Company Commander Company Commander
+23% Synergy $2.60
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+22% Synergy $14.65
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+21% Synergy $0.31
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+21% Synergy $4.61
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+17% Synergy $0.51

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
+73% Synergy $0.15
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+70% Synergy $7.99
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+49% Synergy $11.92
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+49% Synergy $16.46
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+48% Synergy $2.57
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+45% Synergy $1.21
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+45% Synergy $7.76
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+44% Synergy $0.36
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+37% Synergy $0.32
Ghostway Ghostway
+23% Synergy $4.83
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+23% Synergy $0.18
Disenchant Disenchant
+21% Synergy $0.11
Despark Despark
+20% Synergy $0.37
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+13% Synergy $13.15
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.26
Inkshield Inkshield
+3% Synergy $4.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

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

Daydream Daydream
+97% Synergy $0.33
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+48% Synergy $0.30
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+47% Synergy $0.28
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+40% Synergy $0.32
Zombify Zombify
+24% Synergy $0.24
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+22% Synergy $1.11
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+21% Synergy $0.46
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+19% Synergy $0.73
Reanimate Reanimate
+9% Synergy $8.61
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $2.44

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
+70% Synergy $4.59
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+48% Synergy $0.40
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+47% Synergy $0.83
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+23% Synergy $6.95
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+22% Synergy $8.47
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+17% Synergy $3.50
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+17% Synergy $19.53
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $55.96
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $4.93

Enchantments

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

Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+74% Synergy $0.35
Omen of the Dead Omen of the Dead
+74% Synergy $0.20
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+74% Synergy $0.26
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+72% Synergy $0.85
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+69% Synergy $9.48
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+47% Synergy $0.21
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+39% Synergy $5.15
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+32% Synergy $0.35
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+24% Synergy $37.76
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+23% Synergy $0.77
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+23% Synergy $6.56
Necromancy Necromancy
+22% Synergy $21.49
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+22% Synergy $2.46
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+20% Synergy $8.97
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+19% Synergy $5.49
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $56.88
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $13.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $4.33

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
+98% Synergy $1.97
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+22% Synergy $1.63

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
+42% Synergy $0.49
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+38% Synergy $34.50
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+30% Synergy $0.95
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+29% Synergy $63.85
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+8% Synergy $25.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+49% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+21% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-3% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+62% Synergy $2.95
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+56% Synergy $0.29
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+49% Synergy $0.34
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+48% Synergy $4.23
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+48% Synergy $0.89
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+43% Synergy $0.39
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+42% Synergy $0.52
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+38% Synergy $0.31
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+32% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+32% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+32% Synergy $0.34
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+29% Synergy $2.15
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+27% Synergy $9.65
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+23% Synergy $0.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+21% Synergy $0.27
City of Brass City of Brass
+21% Synergy $11.03
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+18% Synergy $0.89
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+13% Synergy $13.15
Scrubland Scrubland
+13% Synergy
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.25
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+10% Synergy $6.87
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $31.12
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-25% Synergy $0.36

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
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
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
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Far Traveler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Far Traveler
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
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
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

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