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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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Creatures

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

Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+99% Synergy $3.36
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+99% Synergy $0.21
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+98% Synergy $0.34
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+97% Synergy $0.36
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+97% Synergy $0.28
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+96% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+96% Synergy $0.36
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+95% Synergy $0.40
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+89% Synergy $4.86
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+88% Synergy $0.86
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+87% Synergy $2.95
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+85% Synergy $3.08
Cadaver Imp Cadaver Imp
+49% Synergy $0.18
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+49% Synergy $0.35
Sin Collector Sin Collector
+49% Synergy $0.16
Nezumi Informant Nezumi Informant
+49% Synergy $0.37
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+49% Synergy $0.19
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+49% Synergy $0.24
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+49% Synergy $0.14
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+49% Synergy $21.11
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+49% Synergy $0.28
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+48% Synergy $0.34
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+48% Synergy $4.70
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+48% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+48% Synergy $0.70
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+48% Synergy $0.36
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+48% Synergy $0.35
Company Commander Company Commander
+48% Synergy $2.60
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+48% Synergy $0.82
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+47% Synergy $14.65
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+47% Synergy $1.87
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+47% Synergy $0.26
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+47% Synergy $2.40
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+47% Synergy $0.18
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+46% Synergy $0.24
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+46% Synergy $22.98
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+46% Synergy $0.29
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+46% Synergy $4.61
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
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+43% Synergy $0.89
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+42% Synergy $4.06
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+42% Synergy $0.51
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+41% Synergy $3.26
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+40% Synergy $14.63
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

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+96% Synergy $0.36
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+95% Synergy $1.21
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+95% Synergy $7.99
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+94% Synergy $1.15
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+92% Synergy $5.07
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+49% Synergy $16.46
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+48% Synergy $0.15
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+48% Synergy $2.57
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+48% Synergy $0.18
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+45% Synergy $7.76
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+44% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+38% Synergy $13.15
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+37% Synergy $0.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+36% Synergy $1.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+24% Synergy $11.92
Despark Despark
+20% Synergy $0.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

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

Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+48% Synergy $0.30
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+47% Synergy $0.28
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+47% Synergy $1.11
Damn Damn
+17% Synergy $2.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+48% Synergy $0.40
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+47% Synergy $0.83
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+45% Synergy $4.59
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+38% Synergy $55.96

Enchantments

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

Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+99% Synergy $0.35
Omen of the Dead Omen of the Dead
+99% Synergy $0.20
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+99% Synergy $0.26
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+97% Synergy $0.85
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+49% Synergy $0.35
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+48% Synergy $0.77
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+47% Synergy $0.21
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+44% Synergy $9.48
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+39% Synergy $5.15

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+47% Synergy $1.63

Utility Lands

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

Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+67% Synergy $0.49
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+55% Synergy $0.95
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+38% Synergy $34.50
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+33% Synergy $25.29
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+29% Synergy $63.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+49% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-3% Synergy $0.37
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-34% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+87% Synergy $2.95
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+49% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+48% Synergy $0.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+46% Synergy $0.27
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+43% Synergy $0.39
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+43% Synergy $0.89
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+42% Synergy $0.52
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+38% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+38% Synergy $13.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+32% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+32% Synergy $0.34
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+31% Synergy $0.29
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
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+23% Synergy $4.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.25
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.31
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+7% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14

Similar Commanders

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

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