App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $0.42

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%
View Average Decklist All Blink Commanders

High Synergy Cards

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

Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+92% Synergy $0.40
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+89% Synergy $0.42
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+89% Synergy $0.16
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+89% Synergy $0.25

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Blink plan in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+92% Synergy $1.62
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+71% Synergy $5.44
Salvager of Secrets Salvager of Secrets
+49% Synergy $0.35
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+49% Synergy $0.19
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+49% Synergy $0.10
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+49% Synergy $0.22
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+48% Synergy $0.29
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+48% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+47% Synergy $0.14
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+46% Synergy $0.28
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+44% Synergy $0.37
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+44% Synergy $4.39
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+31% Synergy $0.39
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+31% Synergy $0.25
Devoted Paladin Devoted Paladin
+24% Synergy $0.14
Raffine's Informant Raffine's Informant
+24% Synergy $0.21
Sage's Row Savant Sage's Row Savant
+24% Synergy $0.08
Scrivener Scrivener
+24% Synergy $0.13
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+24% Synergy $0.17
Repository Skaab Repository Skaab
+24% Synergy $0.16
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+24% Synergy $0.16
Campus Guide Campus Guide
+24% Synergy $0.12
Omenspeaker Omenspeaker
+24% Synergy $0.14
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+24% Synergy $0.51
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+24% Synergy $0.19
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+24% Synergy $0.28
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+24% Synergy $2.36
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+24% Synergy $0.22
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+24% Synergy $0.14
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+23% Synergy $0.10
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+23% Synergy $0.26
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+23% Synergy $0.14
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+23% Synergy $1.40
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+23% Synergy $0.31
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+22% Synergy $0.20
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+22% Synergy $2.64
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+22% Synergy $0.21
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+22% Synergy $0.16
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+22% Synergy $1.31
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+22% Synergy $1.58
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+21% Synergy $0.35
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+21% Synergy $0.33
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+21% Synergy $0.15
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+19% Synergy $22.98
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+18% Synergy $1.13
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $30.69
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $0.99
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $2.95
Soulherder Soulherder
+10% Synergy $2.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+0% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor's Blink deck ahead.

Erode Erode
+93% Synergy $5.72
Blur Blur
+71% Synergy $0.37
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+70% Synergy $0.36
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+63% Synergy $2.40
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+63% Synergy $1.15
Snapback Snapback
+49% Synergy $0.42
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+49% Synergy $0.27
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+49% Synergy $0.27
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+48% Synergy $0.13
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+48% Synergy $0.15
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+48% Synergy $0.30
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+47% Synergy $0.28
Negate Negate
+47% Synergy $0.24
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+45% Synergy $2.38
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+34% Synergy $5.07
You're Ambushed on the Road You're Ambushed on the Road
+24% Synergy $0.13
Stave Off Stave Off
+24% Synergy $0.15
Inspired Charge Inspired Charge
+24% Synergy $0.11
Family Reunion Family Reunion
+24% Synergy $0.21
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+24% Synergy $2.54
Deprive Deprive
+24% Synergy $0.33
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+24% Synergy $0.25
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+24% Synergy $0.29
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+24% Synergy $0.21
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+24% Synergy $0.13
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+24% Synergy $3.44
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+24% Synergy $0.10
Anticipate Anticipate
+24% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.92
Foil Foil
+24% Synergy $2.11
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+24% Synergy $0.55
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+23% Synergy $0.56
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+23% Synergy $1.07
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+23% Synergy $0.18
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+23% Synergy $0.31
Unsummon Unsummon
+23% Synergy $0.07
Cancel Cancel
+22% Synergy $0.32
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+22% Synergy $0.39
High Tide High Tide
+22% Synergy $1.53
Resculpt Resculpt
+22% Synergy $0.38
Displace Displace
+22% Synergy $0.40
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy $0.32
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+21% Synergy $0.28
Consider Consider
+20% Synergy $0.29
Snap Snap
+18% Synergy $3.46
Disenchant Disenchant
+17% Synergy $0.11
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+16% Synergy $1.21
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-43% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Blink game plan forward for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor.

Step Through Step Through
+48% Synergy $0.26
Ponder Ponder
+38% Synergy $1.84
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+32% Synergy $0.30
Stock Up Stock Up
+30% Synergy $1.35
Secrets of the Golden City Secrets of the Golden City
+24% Synergy $0.12
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+23% Synergy $2.47
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+23% Synergy $0.35
Sunfall Sunfall
+23% Synergy $0.70
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+23% Synergy $5.45
Sanctify Sanctify
+23% Synergy $0.15
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+22% Synergy $3.93
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+22% Synergy $0.29
Ravenform Ravenform
+21% Synergy $0.45
Preordain Preordain
+15% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor Blink decks.

Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+49% Synergy $0.14
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+48% Synergy $0.38
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+47% Synergy $1.14
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+33% Synergy $0.23
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+31% Synergy $5.54
Runaway Boulder Runaway Boulder
+24% Synergy $0.19
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+24% Synergy $0.21
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+24% Synergy $0.23
Kor Halberd Kor Halberd
+24% Synergy $0.25
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+24% Synergy $0.18
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+24% Synergy $0.18
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+24% Synergy $0.18
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+24% Synergy $0.26
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+24% Synergy $1.13
Lembas Lembas
+23% Synergy $1.41
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+22% Synergy $14.95
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $4.59
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy $4.93
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+14% Synergy $6.82

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Blink strategy in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor decks.

Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+46% Synergy $0.08
Bound in Gold Bound in Gold
+24% Synergy $0.20
Capture Sphere Capture Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.01
Charmed Sleep Charmed Sleep
+24% Synergy $0.10
Trapped in the Screen Trapped in the Screen
+24% Synergy $0.20
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+24% Synergy $0.47
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+23% Synergy $0.21
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+22% Synergy $0.22
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+22% Synergy $0.26
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+22% Synergy $0.21
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+22% Synergy $0.21
Reality Acid Reality Acid
+21% Synergy $0.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor's Blink game plan.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+21% Synergy $1.63
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+14% Synergy $7.32

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor Blink decks.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+32% Synergy $1.09
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+24% Synergy $0.27
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+24% Synergy $0.34
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+24% Synergy $0.28
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+24% Synergy $0.11
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+22% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+22% Synergy $0.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+22% Synergy $0.24
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+10% Synergy $0.97
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+9% Synergy $0.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor's Blink strategy.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+60% Synergy $0.26
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+49% Synergy $0.31
Network Terminal Network Terminal
+49% Synergy $0.20
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+49% Synergy $0.26
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+24% Synergy $0.20
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+24% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy $0.31
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+24% Synergy $0.19
Hierophant's Chalice Hierophant's Chalice
+24% Synergy $0.21
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+24% Synergy $0.19
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+24% Synergy $0.43
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+23% Synergy $3.24
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+22% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+22% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-61% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor's Blink decks.

Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+43% Synergy $0.10
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+24% Synergy $0.40
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+24% Synergy $2.42
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+22% Synergy $0.12
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+22% Synergy $0.21
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+21% Synergy $0.23
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+17% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $1.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $2.95
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+6% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-10% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-15% Synergy $5.65
Port Town Port Town
-21% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-38% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-40% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

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
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
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
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
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

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