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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster: Control
Price tag $0.53

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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Creatures

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

God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+99% Synergy $0.31
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+99% Synergy $0.12
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+99% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+99% Synergy $0.87
Galepowder Mage Galepowder Mage
+99% Synergy $0.18
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+98% Synergy $13.31
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+98% Synergy $0.66
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+98% Synergy $0.37
Company Commander Company Commander
+98% Synergy $2.85
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+98% Synergy $0.26
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+98% Synergy $0.28
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+98% Synergy $0.41
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+97% Synergy $0.21
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+96% Synergy $0.28
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+96% Synergy $0.38
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+95% Synergy $0.35
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+95% Synergy $0.31
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+95% Synergy $0.34
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+93% Synergy $4.94
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+92% Synergy $0.52
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+92% Synergy $2.75
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+91% Synergy $13.89
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+89% Synergy $4.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+88% Synergy $2.82
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+88% Synergy $1.07
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+86% Synergy $1.72
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+86% Synergy $3.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+85% Synergy $0.26
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+100% Synergy $2.41
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+100% Synergy $0.24

Instants

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

Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+99% Synergy $0.28
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+99% Synergy $16.75
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+99% Synergy $2.40
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+97% Synergy $0.29
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+96% Synergy $0.52
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+96% Synergy $14.73
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+95% Synergy $7.09
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+94% Synergy $1.84
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+94% Synergy $0.30
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+93% Synergy $5.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+87% Synergy $0.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+75% Synergy $4.19
Despark Despark
+70% Synergy $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+36% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

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

Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+99% Synergy $0.34
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+97% Synergy $0.27
Damn Damn
+68% Synergy $2.06

Utility Artifacts

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

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+98% Synergy $0.74
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+96% Synergy $3.73
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+89% Synergy $54.11

Enchantments

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

Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+99% Synergy $0.39
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+99% Synergy $0.68
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+98% Synergy $0.37
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+97% Synergy $0.84
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+90% Synergy $4.74
Omen of the Dead Omen of the Dead
+100% Synergy $0.27
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+100% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+89% Synergy $29.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+79% Synergy $57.13
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+67% Synergy $0.52
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+56% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+99% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+77% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+47% Synergy $0.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+46% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+98% Synergy $0.93
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+93% Synergy $0.41
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+89% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+88% Synergy $2.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+82% Synergy $0.24
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+82% Synergy $0.31
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+79% Synergy $1.40
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+77% Synergy $12.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+77% Synergy $0.32
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+74% Synergy $4.94
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+74% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+61% Synergy $0.28
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+57% Synergy $0.35
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+57% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+42% Synergy $0.51
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+33% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+100% Synergy $0.40

Similar Commanders

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

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
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
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

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