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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $0.52

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%
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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 $0.38
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+89% Synergy $0.19
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+89% Synergy $0.35
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+89% Synergy $0.26
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+76% Synergy $4.79
Blur Blur
+76% Synergy $0.40
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+75% Synergy $0.29
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+68% Synergy $1.17

Creatures

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

Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+59% Synergy $0.13
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+59% Synergy $0.26
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+58% Synergy $0.35
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+58% Synergy $0.26
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+55% Synergy $0.47
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+42% Synergy $1.78
Repository Skaab Repository Skaab
+39% Synergy $0.26
Salvager of Secrets Salvager of Secrets
+39% Synergy $0.39
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+39% Synergy $0.45
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+39% Synergy $0.27
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+39% Synergy $2.23
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+37% Synergy $0.16
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+36% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+36% Synergy $0.28
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+36% Synergy $0.30
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+27% Synergy $5.25
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+23% Synergy $0.39
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+23% Synergy $0.25
Devoted Paladin Devoted Paladin
+19% Synergy $0.14
Raffine's Informant Raffine's Informant
+19% Synergy $0.34
Standard Bearer Standard Bearer
+19% Synergy $1.01
Sage's Row Savant Sage's Row Savant
+19% Synergy $0.10
Inside Source Inside Source
+19% Synergy $0.03
Scrivener Scrivener
+19% Synergy $0.12
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+19% Synergy $0.23
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+19% Synergy $0.24
Campus Guide Campus Guide
+19% Synergy $0.16
Omenspeaker Omenspeaker
+19% Synergy $0.16
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+19% Synergy $0.22
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+19% Synergy $0.17
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+18% Synergy $0.17
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+18% Synergy $0.30
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+18% Synergy $0.23
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+18% Synergy $0.27
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+18% Synergy $1.78
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+18% Synergy $0.24
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+17% Synergy $0.20
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+17% Synergy $2.47
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+17% Synergy $0.19
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+17% Synergy $3.39
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+16% Synergy $0.34
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+16% Synergy $0.16
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+14% Synergy $23.33
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+13% Synergy $1.12
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+10% Synergy $0.32
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $31.80
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+7% Synergy $2.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $4.73
Soulherder Soulherder
+5% Synergy $1.94
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+59% Synergy $0.20
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+57% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+48% Synergy $2.09
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+44% Synergy $5.19
Erode Erode
+42% Synergy $6.29
Stave Off Stave Off
+39% Synergy $0.16
Snapback Snapback
+39% Synergy $0.39
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+39% Synergy $0.29
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+38% Synergy $0.13
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+38% Synergy $0.24
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+38% Synergy $0.31
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+38% Synergy $0.31
Resculpt Resculpt
+37% Synergy $0.28
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+34% Synergy $2.58
Snap Snap
+33% Synergy $3.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+33% Synergy $1.67
Focus the Mind Focus the Mind
+32% Synergy $0.22
Negate Negate
+32% Synergy $0.31
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+31% Synergy $1.85
You're Ambushed on the Road You're Ambushed on the Road
+19% Synergy $0.15
Inspired Charge Inspired Charge
+19% Synergy $0.14
Family Reunion Family Reunion
+19% Synergy $0.18
Deprive Deprive
+19% Synergy $0.40
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+19% Synergy $2.40
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+19% Synergy $0.29
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+19% Synergy $0.28
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+19% Synergy $0.21
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+19% Synergy $0.13
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+19% Synergy $3.55
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+19% Synergy $0.05
Anticipate Anticipate
+19% Synergy $0.14
Foil Foil
+19% Synergy $1.69
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+19% Synergy $0.47
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+18% Synergy $0.73
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+18% Synergy $0.99
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+18% Synergy $0.19
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+18% Synergy $0.45
Unsummon Unsummon
+18% Synergy $0.25
Cancel Cancel
+17% Synergy $0.34
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+17% Synergy $0.70
High Tide High Tide
+17% Synergy $1.66
Displace Displace
+17% Synergy $0.27
Dispel Dispel
+16% Synergy $0.41
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+16% Synergy $0.31
Consider Consider
+14% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.09
Opt Opt
+10% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-33% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-48% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

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

Step Through Step Through
+58% Synergy $0.26
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+38% Synergy $0.20
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+38% Synergy $5.00
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+36% Synergy $4.17
Ponder Ponder
+28% Synergy $2.28
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+24% Synergy $0.21
Stock Up Stock Up
+21% Synergy $1.48
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.13
Secrets of the Golden City Secrets of the Golden City
+19% Synergy $0.20
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+18% Synergy $2.34
Sunfall Sunfall
+18% Synergy $0.65
Sanctify Sanctify
+18% Synergy $0.25
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+17% Synergy $4.76
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+16% Synergy $0.27
Ravenform Ravenform
+16% Synergy $0.36
Preordain Preordain
+10% Synergy $0.68

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
+39% Synergy $0.14
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+38% Synergy $0.36
Lembas Lembas
+38% Synergy $1.82
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+37% Synergy $15.57
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+37% Synergy $1.45
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+24% Synergy $0.15
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+23% Synergy $8.17
Runaway Boulder Runaway Boulder
+19% Synergy $0.17
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+19% Synergy $0.16
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+19% Synergy $0.20
Kor Halberd Kor Halberd
+19% Synergy $0.24
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+19% Synergy $0.25
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+19% Synergy $0.18
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+19% Synergy $0.78
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+19% Synergy $0.25
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+19% Synergy $0.22
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+13% Synergy $3.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $5.65
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+10% Synergy $6.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $4.67

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
+56% Synergy $0.24
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+39% Synergy $0.46
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+38% Synergy $0.21
Bound in Gold Bound in Gold
+19% Synergy $0.10
Capture Sphere Capture Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.06
Charmed Sleep Charmed Sleep
+19% Synergy $0.09
Trapped in the Screen Trapped in the Screen
+19% Synergy $0.16
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+17% Synergy $0.27
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+17% Synergy $0.51
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+17% Synergy $0.27
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+17% Synergy $0.31
Reality Acid Reality Acid
+16% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+16% Synergy $1.44
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+9% Synergy $7.13

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+42% Synergy $1.09
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+39% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+25% Synergy $1.10
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+19% Synergy $0.21
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+19% Synergy $0.23
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+19% Synergy $0.19
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+19% Synergy $0.27
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+19% Synergy $0.30
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+19% Synergy $0.25
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+17% Synergy $0.39
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+17% Synergy $0.34
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+17% Synergy $0.23
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+16% Synergy $1.27
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy $0.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Network Terminal Network Terminal
+59% Synergy $0.26
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+59% Synergy $0.20
Blitzball Blitzball
+49% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+45% Synergy $0.34
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+39% Synergy $0.49
Hierophant's Chalice Hierophant's Chalice
+39% Synergy $0.21
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+37% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+34% Synergy $0.31
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+19% Synergy $2.23
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+19% Synergy $0.20
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+19% Synergy $0.22
Vessel of Endless Rest Vessel of Endless Rest
+19% Synergy $0.23
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+19% Synergy $0.20
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+19% Synergy $0.28
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+19% Synergy $0.29
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+19% Synergy $0.30
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+19% Synergy $0.22
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+19% Synergy $0.33
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+18% Synergy $3.48
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+18% Synergy $0.22
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+17% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $2.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.89
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+17% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.89
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-35% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-65% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+47% Synergy $0.20
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+37% Synergy $0.18
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+37% Synergy $0.28
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+36% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+33% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+21% Synergy $0.17
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+19% Synergy $0.43
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+19% Synergy $2.53
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+18% Synergy $0.31
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+15% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+14% Synergy $1.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+12% Synergy $0.41
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $1.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $4.73
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-15% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
-15% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
-15% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-16% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-20% Synergy $5.87
Port Town Port Town
-26% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-43% Synergy $0.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-45% Synergy $0.20

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