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Gorion, Wise Mentor: Primal Surge
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 Primal Surge decks.

Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+49% Synergy $11.54
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+49% Synergy $0.39
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+49% Synergy $2.88
Tam, Observant Sequencer Tam, Observant Sequencer
+48% Synergy $0.32
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+48% Synergy $4.64

High Synergy Cards

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

Blessed Hippogriff Blessed Hippogriff
+99% Synergy $0.13
Lucky Clover Lucky Clover
+99% Synergy $0.31
Edgewall Innkeeper Edgewall Innkeeper
+96% Synergy $0.25
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+95% Synergy $0.70
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+94% Synergy $0.12
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+94% Synergy $0.32
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+91% Synergy $0.31
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+91% Synergy $0.46
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+91% Synergy $0.07
Primal Surge Primal Surge
+100% Synergy $6.40

Top Cards

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

Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+88% Synergy $0.34
Storyteller Pixie Storyteller Pixie
+88% Synergy $0.25
Chancellor of Tales Chancellor of Tales
+88% Synergy $0.19
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+88% Synergy $0.32
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+88% Synergy $0.26
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+87% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Acolyte Woodland Acolyte
+87% Synergy $0.20
Rosethorn Acolyte Rosethorn Acolyte
+85% Synergy $0.18
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+85% Synergy $0.76
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+84% Synergy $0.29

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $125.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $53.72
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $22.93
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $101.75
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1459.07
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

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

Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+85% Synergy $0.23
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+84% Synergy $0.28
Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+83% Synergy $0.21
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+80% Synergy $0.17
Kellan, the Kid Kellan, the Kid
+78% Synergy $0.58
Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+74% Synergy $0.16
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+72% Synergy $0.28
Flaxen Intruder Flaxen Intruder
+72% Synergy $0.23
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+71% Synergy $0.34
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+71% Synergy $0.92
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+68% Synergy $0.82
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+66% Synergy $0.30
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+63% Synergy $0.18
Tempest Hart Tempest Hart
+63% Synergy $0.23
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+63% Synergy $0.24
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+62% Synergy $5.22
Moonshae Pixie Moonshae Pixie
+61% Synergy $0.13
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+60% Synergy $0.23
Beanstalk Wurm Beanstalk Wurm
+57% Synergy $0.26
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+55% Synergy $0.47
Kellan, Daring Traveler Kellan, Daring Traveler
+52% Synergy $0.19
Lovestruck Beast Lovestruck Beast
+49% Synergy $0.23
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+47% Synergy $0.30
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+44% Synergy $0.18
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+41% Synergy $1.57
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+38% Synergy $2.24
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+38% Synergy $1.84
Faerie Guidemother Faerie Guidemother
+36% Synergy $0.08
Sentinel of Lost Lore Sentinel of Lost Lore
+36% Synergy $0.20
Oakhame Ranger Oakhame Ranger
+36% Synergy $0.12
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+36% Synergy $0.28
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+36% Synergy $0.09
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+34% Synergy $3.87
Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios Journey to the Oracle Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios
+28% Synergy $0.82
Mysterious Pathlighter Mysterious Pathlighter
+28% Synergy $0.08
Sea Hag Sea Hag
+27% Synergy $0.07
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+25% Synergy $0.42
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+25% Synergy $0.28
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+25% Synergy $0.09
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+23% Synergy $1.38
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+22% Synergy $0.36
Ettercap Ettercap
+22% Synergy $0.15
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+20% Synergy $0.49
Skyserpent Seeker Skyserpent Seeker
+20% Synergy $0.25
Ferocious Werefox Ferocious Werefox
+19% Synergy $0.17
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+18% Synergy $21.76
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+13% Synergy $13.10
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+12% Synergy $9.41
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.82
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $13.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+74% Synergy $1.04
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+69% Synergy $18.90
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+52% Synergy $9.63
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+47% Synergy $2.49
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+41% Synergy $1.66
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+33% Synergy $12.77
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+20% Synergy $0.75
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+17% Synergy $2.91
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $47.01
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+7% Synergy $14.03
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+7% Synergy $33.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.93
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $67.97
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+6% Synergy $6.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $26.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+73% Synergy $7.49
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+71% Synergy $4.30
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+64% Synergy $5.72
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+48% Synergy $23.21
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+44% Synergy $0.38
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+36% Synergy $6.81
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.31
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+16% Synergy $0.24
Meticulous Excavation Meticulous Excavation
+14% Synergy $0.12
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.77
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+8% Synergy $0.27
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+8% Synergy $0.57
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $12.08
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $5.82
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+6% Synergy $2.12
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+5% Synergy $2.61
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $3.94
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $11.44
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
0% Synergy $2.40
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gorion, Wise Mentor's Primal Surge game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+46% Synergy $10.01
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
+11% Synergy $0.38
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+10% Synergy $6.94

Utility Lands

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

Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+97% Synergy $0.48
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+66% Synergy $1.56
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+65% Synergy $1.57
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+46% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+26% Synergy $6.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+21% Synergy $31.72
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+19% Synergy $9.24
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+18% Synergy $15.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+9% Synergy $53.40
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.63
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.85
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.35
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $4.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.76
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+26% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+23% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+23% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+22% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+21% Synergy $6.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.40
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+16% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.25
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+11% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+7% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.43
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $4.11
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $1.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.60

Lands

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

Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+49% Synergy $0.22
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+28% Synergy $0.75
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+27% Synergy $14.05
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+26% Synergy $18.75
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+24% Synergy $0.71
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+23% Synergy $16.20
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+19% Synergy $8.09
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+17% Synergy $2.36
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+16% Synergy $5.38
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+15% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $8.39
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+13% Synergy $11.06
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+13% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+12% Synergy $0.70
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+11% Synergy $7.78
Tundra Tundra
+10% Synergy $3000.00
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.82
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $36.10
Savannah Savannah
+9% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+9% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+8% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+7% Synergy $6.15
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.08
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $11.42
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+6% Synergy $12.70
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+5% Synergy $0.33
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $9.98
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.36
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.25
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+3% Synergy $0.82
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $11.43
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $15.52
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.02
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-2% Synergy $0.29
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.22
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-8% Synergy $0.24
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-10% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-11% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-12% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.32
Brushland Brushland
-18% Synergy $1.20
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-25% Synergy $0.63

Similar Commanders

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

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