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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Price tag $0.31

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

#3113 Current Rank
#3028 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 30 backgrounds.

New Cards

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

Daydream Daydream
+8% Synergy $0.35
Eager Glyphmage Eager Glyphmage
+6% Synergy $0.10
Harsh Annotation Harsh Annotation
+5% Synergy $0.12
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+2% Synergy $2.45
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.92

High Synergy Cards

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

Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+52% Synergy $2.85
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+50% Synergy $0.36
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+50% Synergy $0.27
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+49% Synergy $0.36
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+48% Synergy $1.21
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+46% Synergy $4.87
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+44% Synergy $0.24
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+42% Synergy $0.32
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+42% Synergy $0.33
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+36% Synergy $0.64

Top Cards

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

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+34% Synergy $0.27
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+33% Synergy $0.19
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+31% Synergy $0.28
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+28% Synergy $0.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+23% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.30
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $3.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.23
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-23% Synergy $4.47

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $108.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $6.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $37.90
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-13% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+32% Synergy $0.47
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+31% Synergy $0.35
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+29% Synergy $0.39
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+27% Synergy $1.21
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+25% Synergy $0.31
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+23% Synergy $0.32
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+21% Synergy $0.32
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+19% Synergy $0.38
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+18% Synergy $0.33
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+18% Synergy $0.29
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+17% Synergy $0.31
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+17% Synergy $0.30
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+17% Synergy $0.21
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+17% Synergy $0.55
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+16% Synergy $4.43
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+16% Synergy $0.13
Reveillark Reveillark
+16% Synergy $0.88
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.28
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+15% Synergy $33.11
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+15% Synergy $0.38
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+12% Synergy $0.28
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+12% Synergy $9.21
Lumbering Battlement Lumbering Battlement
+12% Synergy $0.33
Mage's Attendant Mage's Attendant
+12% Synergy $0.27
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+11% Synergy $0.17
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+10% Synergy $7.05
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+10% Synergy $0.28
Cataclysmic Gearhulk Cataclysmic Gearhulk
+9% Synergy $0.33
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+9% Synergy $5.15
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.40
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $4.55
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+8% Synergy $0.29
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+8% Synergy $0.37
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+7% Synergy $5.77
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+7% Synergy $27.73
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+6% Synergy $0.36
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.46
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+4% Synergy $0.31
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+4% Synergy $3.91
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+4% Synergy $2.08
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+2% Synergy $44.63
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+1% Synergy $0.37
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+1% Synergy $5.77
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+0% Synergy $4.82
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+0% Synergy $0.24
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+0% Synergy $4.71
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
0% Synergy $3.00
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-1% Synergy $0.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.10
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-22% Synergy $60.48

Instants

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

Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+29% Synergy $0.32
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+28% Synergy $0.25
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+23% Synergy $0.14
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+23% Synergy $0.35
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+19% Synergy $6.97
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+16% Synergy $2.54
Ghostway Ghostway
+12% Synergy $5.33
Semester's End Semester's End
+11% Synergy $1.14
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+9% Synergy $0.30
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.28
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+8% Synergy $0.97
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+6% Synergy $0.19
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+4% Synergy $0.24
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $1.07
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $2.17
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $1.73
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $5.08
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+0% Synergy $0.44
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.31
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $25.65
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.21
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.30
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.31
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $1.16
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $4.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-13% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $14.66
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-15% Synergy $22.27

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
+16% Synergy $0.32
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+13% Synergy $0.39
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+11% Synergy $4.04
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+10% Synergy $1.50
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+6% Synergy $0.36
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+5% Synergy $0.13
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+4% Synergy $0.37
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.42
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+2% Synergy $5.02
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $4.51
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+1% Synergy $1.12
Split Up Split Up
+1% Synergy $1.92
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $5.81
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+0% Synergy $0.40
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.59
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.91
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.82
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-3% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+21% Synergy $7.16
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+16% Synergy $0.40
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+15% Synergy $1.67
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+13% Synergy $4.33
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mysterious Limousine Mysterious Limousine
+11% Synergy $0.20
Rescue Skiff Rescue Skiff
+11% Synergy $0.22
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $16.24
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+8% Synergy $0.30
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+8% Synergy $0.20
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+7% Synergy $0.37
Lembas Lembas
+7% Synergy $1.27
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+7% Synergy $8.25
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $54.81
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+6% Synergy $0.08
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+6% Synergy $0.12
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+5% Synergy $0.27
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.71
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+5% Synergy $4.89
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+5% Synergy $0.15
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+4% Synergy $8.27
Glider Staff Glider Staff
+4% Synergy $0.23
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+4% Synergy $0.26
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $17.24
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+3% Synergy $1.25
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $6.27
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-3% Synergy $5.28
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $1.26
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-16% Synergy $7.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.91

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
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+26% Synergy $0.47
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+26% Synergy $0.83
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+20% Synergy $0.32
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+20% Synergy $9.28
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+19% Synergy $1.04
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+16% Synergy $0.41
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.35
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+7% Synergy $0.70
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+7% Synergy $1.20
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+7% Synergy $38.16
Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+7% Synergy $0.65
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+6% Synergy $0.24
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.59
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+5% Synergy $4.12
Suspension Field Suspension Field
+5% Synergy $0.17
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+5% Synergy $0.34
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.58
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $3.38
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+5% Synergy $0.93
Primary Research Primary Research
+4% Synergy $0.20
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $3.06
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+4% Synergy $1.43
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.14
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $8.58
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.61
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $7.87
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $2.25
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+0% Synergy $63.03
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.62
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-1% Synergy $0.51
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $2.41
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-3% Synergy $9.42
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $0.69
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $4.71
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-13% Synergy $3.95
Land Tax Land Tax
-21% Synergy $13.52

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 $1.44
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $39.83

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+8% Synergy $0.32
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+8% Synergy $32.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.99
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.24
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+6% Synergy $0.30
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $3.83
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.31
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.35
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.33
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.25
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.29
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.56
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.91
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+2% Synergy $0.30
Karoo Karoo
+1% Synergy $1.17
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+0% Synergy $0.32
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+0% Synergy $0.78
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+0% Synergy $7.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.33
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $12.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $5.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.36
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-18% Synergy $6.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-19% Synergy $51.80
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-19% Synergy $4.72
War Room War Room
-21% Synergy $2.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+11% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $2.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.41
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $3.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.50
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.41
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.15
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.24
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.59
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.28
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+6% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.21
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+5% Synergy $6.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $2.00
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.35
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.10

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