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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Price tag $0.30

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3136 Current Rank
#3255 Last Week
#3206 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward.

Background Cards

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward can choose any of these 29 backgrounds.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward decks.

Daydream Daydream
+10% Synergy $0.33
Eager Glyphmage Eager Glyphmage
+8% Synergy $0.08
Harsh Annotation Harsh Annotation
+7% Synergy $0.19
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+4% Synergy $2.37
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $6.84

High Synergy Cards

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

Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+55% Synergy $2.35
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+52% Synergy $0.36
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+51% Synergy $0.27
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+51% Synergy $1.16
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+50% Synergy $0.35
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+47% Synergy $5.45
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+45% Synergy $0.21
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+44% Synergy $0.29
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+43% Synergy $0.33
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+37% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

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

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+35% Synergy $0.21
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+34% Synergy $0.18
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+33% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+28% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+24% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.25
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $3.97
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.11
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-24% Synergy $5.52

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $104.64
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $6.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $37.67
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $52.65

Creatures

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

Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+34% Synergy $0.44
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+32% Synergy $0.31
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+28% Synergy $0.38
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+28% Synergy $1.18
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+25% Synergy $0.31
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+23% Synergy $0.30
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+21% Synergy $0.37
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+20% Synergy $0.32
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+18% Synergy $0.24
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+18% Synergy $0.30
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+18% Synergy $0.31
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+18% Synergy $0.27
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+17% Synergy $0.52
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+17% Synergy $4.30
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+17% Synergy $0.24
Reveillark Reveillark
+17% Synergy $0.80
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+17% Synergy $0.13
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.25
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+16% Synergy $35.37
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+16% Synergy $0.39
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+13% Synergy $0.28
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+13% Synergy $9.47
Lumbering Battlement Lumbering Battlement
+13% Synergy $0.33
Mage's Attendant Mage's Attendant
+13% Synergy $0.27
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+12% Synergy $0.22
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+11% Synergy $0.23
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+11% Synergy $7.21
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $4.58
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+9% Synergy $0.37
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+9% Synergy $4.59
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+9% Synergy $6.41
Cataclysmic Gearhulk Cataclysmic Gearhulk
+9% Synergy $0.33
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+8% Synergy $0.41
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+8% Synergy $25.28
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+7% Synergy $0.44
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+4% Synergy $0.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+4% Synergy $2.25
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+3% Synergy $3.36
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+3% Synergy $45.80
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+3% Synergy $0.22
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+2% Synergy $5.77
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+2% Synergy $0.38
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+1% Synergy $5.39
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+1% Synergy $0.24
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-1% Synergy $3.14
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-2% Synergy $0.41
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-2% Synergy $4.89
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.07
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-11% Synergy $13.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-22% Synergy $54.62

Instants

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

Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+31% Synergy $0.27
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+28% Synergy $0.27
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+25% Synergy $0.13
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+24% Synergy $0.34
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+20% Synergy $6.42
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+16% Synergy $2.40
Ghostway Ghostway
+14% Synergy $5.22
Semester's End Semester's End
+12% Synergy $1.14
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+9% Synergy $0.31
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+8% Synergy $0.27
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+7% Synergy $0.80
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+7% Synergy $0.20
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.02
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+3% Synergy $0.25
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $1.75
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $2.20
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $5.23
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.36
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.34
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.35
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $24.50
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.89
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.34
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $1.13
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $3.75
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.63
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-14% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-15% Synergy $16.34
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-17% Synergy $22.19

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+25% Synergy $0.39
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+17% Synergy $0.30
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+13% Synergy $4.51
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+11% Synergy $0.23
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+11% Synergy $1.57
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.35
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.35
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+5% Synergy $0.11
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.41
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+3% Synergy $3.82
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.43
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+2% Synergy $4.93
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+2% Synergy $1.10
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $4.13
Split Up Split Up
+1% Synergy $2.22
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $3.88
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.29
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.68
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+23% Synergy $6.77
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+17% Synergy $1.70
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+17% Synergy $0.36
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+13% Synergy $4.18
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mysterious Limousine Mysterious Limousine
+12% Synergy $0.20
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $16.89
Rescue Skiff Rescue Skiff
+10% Synergy $0.18
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+9% Synergy $0.19
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+9% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $54.11
Lembas Lembas
+8% Synergy $1.37
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+8% Synergy $8.74
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+8% Synergy $0.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.27
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.38
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+7% Synergy $0.09
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+7% Synergy $0.10
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+7% Synergy $0.26
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+6% Synergy $0.25
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+6% Synergy $2.72
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+5% Synergy $5.14
Glider Staff Glider Staff
+5% Synergy $0.25
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+5% Synergy $0.17
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+4% Synergy $8.35
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $18.13
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+4% Synergy $0.25
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+3% Synergy $1.08
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $6.61
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-4% Synergy $5.57
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-12% Synergy $1.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $2.38

Enchantments

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

Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+28% Synergy $0.19
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+27% Synergy $0.83
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+27% Synergy $0.47
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+21% Synergy $0.37
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+19% Synergy $8.99
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+19% Synergy $1.41
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+16% Synergy $0.34
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+8% Synergy $1.17
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+8% Synergy $0.38
Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+8% Synergy $0.55
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+8% Synergy $38.16
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+8% Synergy $0.69
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+7% Synergy $0.24
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+6% Synergy $3.83
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $3.35
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+6% Synergy $0.61
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+6% Synergy $0.71
Primary Research Primary Research
+6% Synergy $0.12
Suspension Field Suspension Field
+6% Synergy $0.14
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+6% Synergy $0.33
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+5% Synergy $0.91
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+5% Synergy $0.91
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.16
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+4% Synergy $1.44
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $8.43
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $7.85
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy $64.78
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $0.65
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
0% Synergy $1.99
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.88
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-1% Synergy $0.53
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $2.13
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-4% Synergy $9.10
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $0.59
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $4.65
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-13% Synergy $4.60
Land Tax Land Tax
-21% Synergy $14.59

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+14% Synergy $1.75
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $1.86
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $39.77

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+10% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.84
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+9% Synergy $31.64
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.24
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.29
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $4.20
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+7% Synergy $0.33
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.34
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.33
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.28
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.28
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.22
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.90
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.56
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.16
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.77
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.29
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $12.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.33
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $8.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $6.11
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-19% Synergy $5.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-20% Synergy $50.58
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-20% Synergy $6.34
War Room War Room
-21% Synergy $2.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+12% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+6% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.16
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $3.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.41
White Auracite White Auracite
+4% Synergy $0.19
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.44
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.59
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+8% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.23
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+6% Synergy $0.29
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+5% Synergy $6.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.07

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