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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $0.26

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 31% Cantrips 23% Combo 23% Tokens 15% Control 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor's abilities and overall game plan.

Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+77% Synergy $0.06
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+75% Synergy $0.17
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+74% Synergy $0.32
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+72% Synergy $0.81
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+70% Synergy $0.18
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+70% Synergy $0.22
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+70% Synergy $0.25
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+67% Synergy $0.21
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+67% Synergy $1.33
Blur Blur
+65% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

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

Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+65% Synergy $0.58
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+64% Synergy $0.18
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+64% Synergy $0.22
Salvager of Secrets Salvager of Secrets
+62% Synergy $0.12
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+60% Synergy $3.38
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+59% Synergy $0.37
Displace Displace
+56% Synergy $0.48
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+55% Synergy $0.13
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+51% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Repository Skaab Repository Skaab
+56% Synergy $0.06
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+53% Synergy $0.12
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+52% Synergy $0.19
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+46% Synergy $0.20
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+43% Synergy $0.08
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+39% Synergy $0.21
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+36% Synergy $0.22
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+35% Synergy $2.90
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+34% Synergy $0.08
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+34% Synergy $0.20
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+31% Synergy $2.55
Scrivener Scrivener
+28% Synergy $0.12
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+27% Synergy $0.84
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+26% Synergy $0.08
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.16
Sailor of Means Sailor of Means
+24% Synergy $0.03
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+24% Synergy $0.06
Standard Bearer Standard Bearer
+19% Synergy $1.21
Saiba Cryptomancer Saiba Cryptomancer
+18% Synergy $0.13
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+18% Synergy $0.05
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+18% Synergy $0.11
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+15% Synergy $0.43
Biblioplex Assistant Biblioplex Assistant
+12% Synergy $0.05
Meldweb Curator Meldweb Curator
+12% Synergy $0.02
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+12% Synergy $0.10
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+12% Synergy $0.08
Goliath Paladin Goliath Paladin
+11% Synergy $0.04
Ampryn Tactician Ampryn Tactician
+9% Synergy $0.02
Merrow Witsniper Merrow Witsniper
+9% Synergy $0.11
Larder Zombie Larder Zombie
+9% Synergy $0.06
Fallaji Archaeologist Fallaji Archaeologist
+9% Synergy $0.28
Wormfang Drake Wormfang Drake
+9% Synergy $0.04
Pestermite Pestermite
+9% Synergy $0.24
Sidisi's Faithful Sidisi's Faithful
+9% Synergy $0.07
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+9% Synergy $0.06
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+9% Synergy $0.15
Veteran Dungeoneer Veteran Dungeoneer
+9% Synergy $0.06
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+8% Synergy $0.04
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+8% Synergy $0.09
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+5% Synergy $0.11
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+5% Synergy $2.14
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+3% Synergy $0.31
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+1% Synergy $0.18
Soulherder Soulherder
-2% Synergy $1.99
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $2.78

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor safe.

Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+52% Synergy $0.09
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+51% Synergy $1.59
Dispel Dispel
+40% Synergy $0.29
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+36% Synergy $0.14
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+31% Synergy $0.20
Resculpt Resculpt
+30% Synergy $0.29
Deprive Deprive
+28% Synergy $0.41
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+28% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+25% Synergy $1.75
Stave Off Stave Off
+25% Synergy $0.13
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+25% Synergy $1.57
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+21% Synergy $0.58
Impulse Impulse
+17% Synergy $0.07
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $0.37
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+14% Synergy $0.30
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+14% Synergy $0.23
Refute Refute
+13% Synergy $0.14
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+12% Synergy $0.17
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+12% Synergy $0.21
Daze Daze
+12% Synergy $1.98
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+12% Synergy $0.09
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+12% Synergy $0.11
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+11% Synergy $0.19
Ice Out Ice Out
+10% Synergy $0.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.84
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+9% Synergy $0.14
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.59
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.21
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $0.34
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-44% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-57% Synergy $0.80

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor's game plan and control the board.

Step Through Step Through
+52% Synergy $0.17
Ponder Ponder
+39% Synergy $1.65
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+34% Synergy $0.15
Preordain Preordain
+31% Synergy $0.61
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+27% Synergy $0.13
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+25% Synergy $1.68
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+22% Synergy $4.80
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+18% Synergy $0.21
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+17% Synergy $10.10
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+15% Synergy $0.04
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy $0.18
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+12% Synergy $0.10
Fade Away Fade Away
+9% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+26% Synergy $0.27
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+17% Synergy $0.19
Lembas Lembas
+17% Synergy $0.39
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+15% Synergy $8.99
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+15% Synergy $0.12
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+15% Synergy $0.08
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+10% Synergy $0.67
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+9% Synergy $4.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+23% Synergy $0.09
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+19% Synergy $0.06
Reality Acid Reality Acid
+12% Synergy $0.16
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+10% Synergy $0.17
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+10% Synergy $0.06
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.27
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+9% Synergy $0.24
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+7% Synergy $0.10
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+6% Synergy $0.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $3.63

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+25% Synergy $1.41
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+17% Synergy $0.76
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+9% Synergy $0.11
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.11
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.23
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-2% Synergy $0.58

Mana Artifacts

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

Hierophant's Chalice Hierophant's Chalice
+68% Synergy $0.08
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+56% Synergy $0.12
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+52% Synergy $0.08
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+44% Synergy $0.31
Network Terminal Network Terminal
+43% Synergy $0.08
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+40% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+32% Synergy $0.16
Vessel of Endless Rest Vessel of Endless Rest
+31% Synergy $0.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.22
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+27% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+26% Synergy $1.12
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+24% Synergy $0.11
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+23% Synergy $0.68
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+13% Synergy $0.11
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+12% Synergy $0.07
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.08
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+11% Synergy $0.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.33
Fountain of Ichor Fountain of Ichor
+9% Synergy $0.09
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+9% Synergy $0.08
Manalith Manalith
+9% Synergy $0.47
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+9% Synergy $0.11
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+9% Synergy $0.06
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+8% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+6% Synergy $0.09
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $2.10
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-37% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-78% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+47% Synergy $0.15
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+34% Synergy $0.18
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+21% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+16% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+15% Synergy $0.29
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+15% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.28
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+14% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+14% Synergy $0.09
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+14% Synergy $0.47
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+13% Synergy $0.05
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.26
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+11% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.18
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+7% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.22
Meandering River Meandering River
+5% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-28% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-31% Synergy $0.45
Port Town Port Town
-36% Synergy $0.17
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-54% Synergy $0.18

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor.

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One

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