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 // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier
Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Soldiers 67% Blink 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3785 Current Rank
#3101 Last Week
#4457 Last Month

Links & Decks

EDH Combo Search Engine icon Mono-White Combos Moxfield Logo Decks on Moxfield Archidekt Logo Decks on Archidekt Cardmarket Logo Cardmarket

High Synergy Cards

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

Austere Command Austere Command
+53% Synergy $0.18

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $36.91

Creatures

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

Inspiring Paladin Inspiring Paladin
+99% Synergy $0.03
Vanguard Seraph Vanguard Seraph
+97% Synergy $0.06
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+90% Synergy $0.10
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+85% Synergy $4.26
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+49% Synergy $0.20
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+47% Synergy $0.07
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+47% Synergy $1.11
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+47% Synergy $0.28
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+46% Synergy $5.68
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+46% Synergy $0.77
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+44% Synergy $0.33
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+44% Synergy $18.84
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+40% Synergy $0.10
Rhox Pikemaster Rhox Pikemaster
+33% Synergy $0.25
Stormfront Riders Stormfront Riders
+33% Synergy $0.05
Veteran Armorsmith Veteran Armorsmith
+33% Synergy $0.13
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+33% Synergy $0.08
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+32% Synergy $0.20
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+31% Synergy $0.18
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+31% Synergy $0.13
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+31% Synergy $0.09
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+30% Synergy $0.23
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+30% Synergy $2.27
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $0.20
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+28% Synergy $0.22
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+28% Synergy $0.73
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+28% Synergy $0.10
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+27% Synergy $0.28
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+27% Synergy $0.45
Prosperity Tycoon Prosperity Tycoon
+25% Synergy $0.04
Vengeful Townsfolk Vengeful Townsfolk
+25% Synergy $0.04
Stagecoach Security Stagecoach Security
+25% Synergy $0.03
Inspired Inventor Inspired Inventor
+25% Synergy $0.04
Thousand Moons Infantry Thousand Moons Infantry
+25% Synergy $0.03
Sheriff of Safe Passage Sheriff of Safe Passage
+25% Synergy $0.06
Rosecot Knight Rosecot Knight
+25% Synergy $0.05
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+24% Synergy $0.22
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+23% Synergy $1.40
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+23% Synergy $3.51
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+22% Synergy $10.21
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $32.07
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+22% Synergy $0.15
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+21% Synergy $0.25
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+21% Synergy $0.42
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+18% Synergy $0.12
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+18% Synergy $3.14
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+15% Synergy $0.76
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $2.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+11% Synergy $0.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $42.37

Instants

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

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+36% Synergy $0.86
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+31% Synergy $0.48
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+31% Synergy $0.05
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+30% Synergy $0.33
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+30% Synergy $0.10
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+17% Synergy $0.23
Choking Fumes Choking Fumes
+17% Synergy $0.04
Disenchant Disenchant
+16% Synergy $0.17
Repel the Vile Repel the Vile
+16% Synergy $0.02
Recruit the Worthy Recruit the Worthy
+16% Synergy $0.06
Kill Shot Kill Shot
+16% Synergy $0.05
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+16% Synergy $0.04
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+16% Synergy $0.07
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+16% Synergy $0.23
Unexpectedly Absent Unexpectedly Absent
+15% Synergy $0.22
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+15% Synergy $0.21
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+14% Synergy $0.25
Oblation Oblation
+13% Synergy $0.62
Semester's End Semester's End
+13% Synergy $0.76
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.22
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+10% Synergy $0.27
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+10% Synergy $5.70
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+8% Synergy $1.02
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $6.78
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.09
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $2.54
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.66
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.65
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $3.70
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $8.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-27% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

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

Recruitment Drive Recruitment Drive
+33% Synergy $0.09
Solemn Offering Solemn Offering
+33% Synergy $0.16
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+25% Synergy $0.22
Eriette's Lullaby Eriette's Lullaby
+25% Synergy $0.06
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+23% Synergy $2.22
Another Round Another Round
+20% Synergy $0.28
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+20% Synergy $0.41
Swift Reckoning Swift Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.04
Banish from Edoras Banish from Edoras
+17% Synergy $0.05
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+17% Synergy $0.11
Timely Reinforcements Timely Reinforcements
+16% Synergy $0.28
Sworn Companions Sworn Companions
+16% Synergy $0.08
Gideon's Battle Cry Gideon's Battle Cry
+16% Synergy $0.11
Angelic Edict Angelic Edict
+16% Synergy $0.08
Declaration in Stone Declaration in Stone
+16% Synergy $0.20
Gather the Townsfolk Gather the Townsfolk
+16% Synergy $0.04
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+15% Synergy $0.23
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+15% Synergy $0.06
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+15% Synergy $0.18
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+15% Synergy $0.16
Doomskar Doomskar
+15% Synergy $0.38
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+12% Synergy $3.16
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+12% Synergy $0.12
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+11% Synergy $1.06
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+11% Synergy $0.76
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+11% Synergy $0.95
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+10% Synergy $2.16
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+9% Synergy $0.81
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+7% Synergy $0.41
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.45
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $3.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $3.53
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+30% Synergy $0.34
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+28% Synergy $2.48
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+22% Synergy $2.96
Instruments of War Instruments of War
+17% Synergy $0.20
Veteran's Powerblade Veteran's Powerblade
+17% Synergy $0.07
Dúnedain Blade Dúnedain Blade
+16% Synergy $0.05
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+16% Synergy $0.29
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+16% Synergy $0.17
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+16% Synergy $0.16
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+16% Synergy $2.61
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+15% Synergy $0.39
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+15% Synergy $2.31
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+15% Synergy $0.17
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+15% Synergy $0.10
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+15% Synergy $0.15
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.34
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+14% Synergy $0.21
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+14% Synergy $6.83
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $12.60
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $3.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $5.30
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $2.49
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-22% Synergy $3.65

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+95% Synergy $0.18
Mobilization Mobilization
+48% Synergy $0.65
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+42% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+32% Synergy $1.50
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+32% Synergy $0.28
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+32% Synergy $0.12
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+31% Synergy $0.20
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+30% Synergy $0.29
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+30% Synergy $0.43
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+28% Synergy $0.26
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+25% Synergy $5.76
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+23% Synergy $0.16
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+17% Synergy $2.03
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+16% Synergy $0.03
Skybind Skybind
+16% Synergy $0.32
First Response First Response
+16% Synergy $0.09
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+16% Synergy $25.94
Conclave Tribunal Conclave Tribunal
+16% Synergy $0.15
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+16% Synergy $0.06
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $3.35
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+16% Synergy $0.78
Cast Out Cast Out
+16% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+16% Synergy $0.11
Starlight Spectacular Starlight Spectacular
+16% Synergy $0.40
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+15% Synergy $0.09
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+15% Synergy $0.13
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+15% Synergy $1.08
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+15% Synergy $0.86
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+14% Synergy $0.42
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+14% Synergy $1.14
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $1.18
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+13% Synergy $0.10
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+13% Synergy $0.04
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+13% Synergy $0.34
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+13% Synergy $7.17
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+12% Synergy $0.43
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+12% Synergy $1.67
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+11% Synergy $0.48
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+11% Synergy $0.60
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+10% Synergy $2.91
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.54
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+9% Synergy $1.48
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+8% Synergy $2.95
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $44.22
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $7.02
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.61
Land Tax Land Tax
-15% Synergy $22.17

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon, the Oathsworn Gideon, the Oathsworn
+16% Synergy $0.67
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+14% Synergy $3.48
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+14% Synergy $0.79
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+14% Synergy $7.03
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+13% Synergy $3.47
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+13% Synergy $2.96
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $0.65

Utility Lands

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

Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+16% Synergy $0.30
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+15% Synergy $0.12
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $0.15
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.21
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.72
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+12% Synergy $18.60
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+9% Synergy $0.80
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+8% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $3.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $4.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $39.21
War Room War Room
-22% Synergy $3.04
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-22% Synergy $16.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+23% Synergy $4.96
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $3.62
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.16
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $5.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $23.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Public Thoroughfare Public Thoroughfare
+25% Synergy $0.04
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.28
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+17% Synergy $1.02
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+16% Synergy $0.19
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+16% Synergy $0.26
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+16% Synergy $0.62
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+14% Synergy $0.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.52
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $35.68
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

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

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Prava of the Steel Legion Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Prava of the Steel Legion // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Prava of the Steel Legion Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Prava of the Steel Legion
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
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
Liu Bei, Lord of Shu Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
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 Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cloakwood Hermit Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cloakwood Hermit
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 Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Tavern Brawler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Tavern Brawler
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Prava of the Steel Legion Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
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
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Haunted One Haunted One
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants