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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.50

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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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 $0.59

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $57.08

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 $0.05
Vanguard Seraph Vanguard Seraph
+97% Synergy $0.16
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+90% Synergy $0.27
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+85% Synergy $1.49
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+49% Synergy $0.22
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+47% Synergy $0.27
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+47% Synergy $1.13
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+47% Synergy $0.44
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+46% Synergy $4.28
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+46% Synergy $0.33
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+44% Synergy $0.34
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+44% Synergy $19.43
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+40% Synergy $0.25
Rhox Pikemaster Rhox Pikemaster
+33% Synergy $0.25
Stormfront Riders Stormfront Riders
+33% Synergy $0.05
Veteran Armorsmith Veteran Armorsmith
+33% Synergy $0.17
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+33% Synergy $0.14
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+32% Synergy $0.28
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+31% Synergy $0.38
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+31% Synergy $0.38
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+31% Synergy $0.14
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+30% Synergy $0.29
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+30% Synergy $2.56
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $1.14
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+28% Synergy $0.37
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+28% Synergy $0.33
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+28% Synergy $0.15
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+27% Synergy $0.36
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+27% Synergy $0.43
Prosperity Tycoon Prosperity Tycoon
+25% Synergy $0.07
Vengeful Townsfolk Vengeful Townsfolk
+25% Synergy $0.06
Stagecoach Security Stagecoach Security
+25% Synergy $0.02
Inspired Inventor Inspired Inventor
+25% Synergy $0.14
Thousand Moons Infantry Thousand Moons Infantry
+25% Synergy $0.04
Sheriff of Safe Passage Sheriff of Safe Passage
+25% Synergy $0.09
Rosecot Knight Rosecot Knight
+25% Synergy $0.04
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+24% Synergy $0.28
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+23% Synergy $1.04
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+23% Synergy $4.48
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+22% Synergy $5.29
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $40.19
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+22% Synergy $0.24
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+21% Synergy $0.41
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+21% Synergy $0.43
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+18% Synergy $0.28
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+18% Synergy $2.26
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+15% Synergy $0.43
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $3.75
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+11% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $55.02

Instants

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

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+36% Synergy $1.29
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+31% Synergy $0.55
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+31% Synergy $0.19
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+30% Synergy $0.44
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+30% Synergy $0.15
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+17% Synergy $0.27
Choking Fumes Choking Fumes
+17% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
+16% Synergy $0.08
Repel the Vile Repel the Vile
+16% Synergy $0.06
Recruit the Worthy Recruit the Worthy
+16% Synergy $0.15
Kill Shot Kill Shot
+16% Synergy $0.03
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+16% Synergy $0.14
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+16% Synergy $0.09
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+16% Synergy $0.12
Unexpectedly Absent Unexpectedly Absent
+15% Synergy $0.28
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+15% Synergy $0.19
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+14% Synergy $0.35
Oblation Oblation
+13% Synergy $0.56
Semester's End Semester's End
+13% Synergy $1.06
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+10% Synergy $0.27
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+10% Synergy $5.90
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+8% Synergy $2.10
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $7.15
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.26
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $2.92
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.54
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.42
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $5.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $18.52
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-27% Synergy $0.93

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 $0.19
Solemn Offering Solemn Offering
+33% Synergy $0.07
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+25% Synergy $0.23
Eriette's Lullaby Eriette's Lullaby
+25% Synergy $0.09
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+23% Synergy $0.65
Another Round Another Round
+20% Synergy $0.35
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+20% Synergy $0.95
Swift Reckoning Swift Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.07
Banish from Edoras Banish from Edoras
+17% Synergy $0.09
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+17% Synergy $0.28
Timely Reinforcements Timely Reinforcements
+16% Synergy $0.22
Sworn Companions Sworn Companions
+16% Synergy $0.07
Gideon's Battle Cry Gideon's Battle Cry
+16% Synergy $0.13
Angelic Edict Angelic Edict
+16% Synergy $0.16
Declaration in Stone Declaration in Stone
+16% Synergy $0.29
Gather the Townsfolk Gather the Townsfolk
+16% Synergy $0.23
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+15% Synergy $0.41
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+15% Synergy $0.17
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+15% Synergy $0.29
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+15% Synergy $0.11
Doomskar Doomskar
+15% Synergy $0.80
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+12% Synergy $5.52
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+12% Synergy $0.26
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+11% Synergy $1.73
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+11% Synergy $1.78
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+11% Synergy $0.58
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.30
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+10% Synergy $3.29
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+9% Synergy $1.05
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+7% Synergy $0.56
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.36
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $4.55
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+30% Synergy $0.62
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+28% Synergy $2.53
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+22% Synergy $4.33
Instruments of War Instruments of War
+17% Synergy $0.37
Veteran's Powerblade Veteran's Powerblade
+17% Synergy $0.08
Dúnedain Blade Dúnedain Blade
+16% Synergy $0.15
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+16% Synergy $0.29
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+16% Synergy $0.21
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+16% Synergy $0.26
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+16% Synergy $3.33
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+15% Synergy $0.86
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+15% Synergy $3.45
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+15% Synergy $0.30
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+15% Synergy $0.28
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+15% Synergy $0.31
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.51
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+14% Synergy $0.31
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+14% Synergy $11.10
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $15.92
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.37
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $7.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $1.45
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-22% Synergy $4.23

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 $0.27
Mobilization Mobilization
+48% Synergy $0.67
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+42% Synergy $0.49
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+32% Synergy $0.56
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+32% Synergy $0.40
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+32% Synergy $0.24
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+31% Synergy $0.20
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+30% Synergy $0.41
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+30% Synergy $0.40
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+28% Synergy $0.37
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+25% Synergy $7.81
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+23% Synergy $0.37
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+17% Synergy $2.90
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+16% Synergy $0.17
Skybind Skybind
+16% Synergy $0.40
First Response First Response
+16% Synergy $0.05
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+16% Synergy $35.86
Conclave Tribunal Conclave Tribunal
+16% Synergy $0.10
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+16% Synergy $0.23
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $5.41
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+16% Synergy $1.04
Cast Out Cast Out
+16% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+16% Synergy $0.25
Starlight Spectacular Starlight Spectacular
+16% Synergy $0.43
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+15% Synergy $0.22
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+15% Synergy $0.37
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+15% Synergy $1.46
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+15% Synergy $1.15
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+14% Synergy $0.41
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+14% Synergy $7.84
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $2.73
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+13% Synergy $0.31
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+13% Synergy $0.17
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+13% Synergy $0.46
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+13% Synergy $7.77
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+12% Synergy $0.68
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+12% Synergy $0.42
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+11% Synergy $0.46
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+11% Synergy $0.64
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+10% Synergy $2.09
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.54
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+9% Synergy $2.16
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+8% Synergy $8.79
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $56.94
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $8.93
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $0.78
Land Tax Land Tax
-15% Synergy $14.83

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 $0.82
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+14% Synergy $4.48
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+14% Synergy $1.37
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+14% Synergy $7.80
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+13% Synergy $3.95
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+13% Synergy $3.61
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+16% Synergy $0.45
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+15% Synergy $0.18
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $0.26
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.33
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.35
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+12% Synergy $23.04
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+9% Synergy $0.37
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+8% Synergy $0.34
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $5.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $6.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $51.46
War Room War Room
-22% Synergy $2.23
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-22% Synergy $8.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+23% Synergy $1.94
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $3.46
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.26
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $5.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.63
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.87
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $36.86
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.39

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 $0.11
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.24
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+17% Synergy $0.31
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+16% Synergy $0.37
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+16% Synergy $0.35
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+16% Synergy $0.79
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+14% Synergy $0.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $49.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.28

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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
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
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
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
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
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
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver

Other Available Backgrounds

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds: