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Gorion, Wise Mentor: Control
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Adventures 27% Spellslinger 20% Spell Copy 10% Primal Surge 9% Control 7%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Gorion, Wise Mentor players are trying out in Control decks.

Proctor's Gaze Proctor's Gaze
+33% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gorion, Wise Mentor's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.

Edgewall Innkeeper Edgewall Innkeeper
+91% Synergy $0.25
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+91% Synergy $0.07
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+90% Synergy $0.70
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+89% Synergy $0.12
Chancellor of Tales Chancellor of Tales
+88% Synergy $0.19
Blessed Hippogriff Blessed Hippogriff
+88% Synergy $0.13
Lucky Clover Lucky Clover
+87% Synergy $0.31
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+87% Synergy $0.32
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+84% Synergy $0.26
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+84% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

The staple cards most Gorion, Wise Mentor Control decks run as their core.

Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+80% Synergy $0.34
Storyteller Pixie Storyteller Pixie
+80% Synergy $0.25
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+80% Synergy $0.76
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+80% Synergy $0.23
Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+80% Synergy $0.21
Woodland Acolyte Woodland Acolyte
+79% Synergy $0.20
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+76% Synergy $0.25
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+75% Synergy $0.29
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+71% Synergy $0.82
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+65% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gorion, Wise Mentor Control game on their own.

Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $5.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $69.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $53.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.26
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $26.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $36.16
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.78
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $51.92

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Gorion, Wise Mentor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+68% Synergy $0.46
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+68% Synergy $0.30
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+65% Synergy $0.28
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+63% Synergy $0.28
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+62% Synergy $0.32
Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+61% Synergy $0.16
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+61% Synergy $0.92
Moonshae Pixie Moonshae Pixie
+61% Synergy $0.13
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+53% Synergy $0.18
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+50% Synergy $0.30
Beanstalk Wurm Beanstalk Wurm
+49% Synergy $0.26
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+47% Synergy $0.47
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+46% Synergy $0.17
Rosethorn Acolyte Rosethorn Acolyte
+45% Synergy $0.18
Faerie Guidemother Faerie Guidemother
+42% Synergy $0.08
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+42% Synergy $0.23
Lovestruck Beast Lovestruck Beast
+42% Synergy $0.23
Kellan, Daring Traveler Kellan, Daring Traveler
+41% Synergy $0.19
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+40% Synergy $5.22
Tempest Hart Tempest Hart
+38% Synergy $0.23
Flaxen Intruder Flaxen Intruder
+38% Synergy $0.23
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+38% Synergy $0.09
Kellan, the Kid Kellan, the Kid
+36% Synergy $0.58
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+34% Synergy $0.07
Oakhame Ranger Oakhame Ranger
+34% Synergy $0.12
Sentinel of Lost Lore Sentinel of Lost Lore
+30% Synergy $0.20
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+30% Synergy $0.28
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.24
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+30% Synergy $0.09
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+27% Synergy $0.18
Sea Hag Sea Hag
+27% Synergy $0.07
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+23% Synergy $0.42
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+23% Synergy $1.84
Ettercap Ettercap
+19% Synergy $0.15
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+19% Synergy $0.28
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.52
Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+15% Synergy $0.30
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+15% Synergy $0.11
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+15% Synergy $1.57
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+15% Synergy $0.97
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+14% Synergy $6.00
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+14% Synergy $3.87
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+13% Synergy $3.20
Tuinvale Treefolk Tuinvale Treefolk
+11% Synergy $0.17
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+11% Synergy $0.36
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
+11% Synergy $0.12
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+10% Synergy $0.43
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+9% Synergy $5.89
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.82
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+2% Synergy $9.41

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gorion, Wise Mentor's Control deck ahead.

Run Away Together Run Away Together
+41% Synergy $0.26
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+26% Synergy $0.67
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+19% Synergy $0.47
Peel from Reality Peel from Reality
+11% Synergy $0.08
Evacuation Evacuation
+11% Synergy $0.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.64
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+9% Synergy $0.33
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.46
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+7% Synergy $2.17
Once Upon a Time Once Upon a Time
+7% Synergy $1.45
Seedship Impact Seedship Impact
+7% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.62
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.11
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+5% Synergy $1.92
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.43
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+1% Synergy $10.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.44
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.36
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.75
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy $13.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-25% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Gorion, Wise Mentor.

Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+15% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
+13% Synergy $5.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.14
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.87
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.31
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+11% Synergy $1.20
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $6.57
Stock Up Stock Up
+9% Synergy $2.61
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.54
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+7% Synergy $2.91
Overrun Overrun
+7% Synergy $0.28
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+7% Synergy $0.34
Primal Surge Primal Surge
+7% Synergy $6.40
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+7% Synergy $0.21
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $12.94
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.69
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $3.76
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.32
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.94
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $5.75

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gorion, Wise Mentor Control decks.

Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+68% Synergy $1.04
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+49% Synergy $18.90
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+37% Synergy $9.63
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+26% Synergy $2.49
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+19% Synergy $1.66
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+19% Synergy $12.77
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+11% Synergy $2.91
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $14.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Gorion, Wise Mentor decks.

Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+67% Synergy $7.49
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+56% Synergy $4.30
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+26% Synergy $0.27
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+25% Synergy $6.81
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+25% Synergy $5.72
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+19% Synergy $0.38
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+19% Synergy $0.24
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+18% Synergy $0.31
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+11% Synergy $0.40
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+7% Synergy $3.48
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+5% Synergy $2.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $11.44
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $12.08
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $8.51
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $26.85
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.35

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gorion, Wise Mentor Control decks.

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+40% Synergy $1.56
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+38% Synergy $0.48
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+33% Synergy $1.57
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+16% Synergy $15.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $6.08
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.35
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+7% Synergy $0.39
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+5% Synergy $0.34
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $53.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $31.72

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gorion, Wise Mentor's Control strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.40
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+10% Synergy $0.73
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+6% Synergy $6.04
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.45
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.43
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $73.71
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $4.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Gorion, Wise Mentor's Control decks.

Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+61% Synergy $0.22
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+31% Synergy $0.75
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+22% Synergy $5.38
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+20% Synergy $2.36
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+19% Synergy $0.82
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+16% Synergy $8.09
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+15% Synergy $14.05
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+15% Synergy $0.28
Tundra Tundra
+14% Synergy $3000.00
Savannah Savannah
+14% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+14% Synergy
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+14% Synergy $0.71
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+13% Synergy $7.78
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+13% Synergy $18.75
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+13% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+11% Synergy $0.29
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+11% Synergy $8.52
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $0.25
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+10% Synergy $9.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $6.57
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+9% Synergy $0.33
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+8% Synergy $7.07
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.36
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+6% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $8.39
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+5% Synergy $16.20
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.22
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.82
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.33
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.52
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy $1.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.34
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+2% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.36
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $11.06
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
0% Synergy $0.30
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
0% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $11.42
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-3% Synergy $0.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $36.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.39
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.34
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-13% Synergy $0.63

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gorion, Wise Mentor: Control.

Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
Phelddagrif Phelddagrif
Ragnar Ragnar
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
Zethi, Arcane Blademaster Zethi, Arcane Blademaster
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fourth Doctor Barbara Wright The Fourth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Fourth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fourth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Fourth Doctor Jo Grant The Fourth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Fourth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fourth Doctor Romana II The Fourth Doctor // Romana II
The Fourth Doctor Rose Tyler The Fourth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Fourth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fourth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fourth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fourth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Estrid, the Masked Estrid, the Masked
Jedit Ojanen, Mercenary Jedit Ojanen, Mercenary
Niv-Mizzet, Supreme Niv-Mizzet, Supreme
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Perrie, the Pulverizer Perrie, the Pulverizer
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Shanna, Purifying Blade Shanna, Purifying Blade
Yuna, Grand Summoner Yuna, Grand Summoner
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Thrasios, Triton Hero Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Eleventh Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eleventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Eleventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Eleventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Eleventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Eleventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Eleventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Eleventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Eleventh Doctor Susan Foreman The Eleventh Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Fifth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fifth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fifth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fifth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fifth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fifth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon