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Gorion, Wise Mentor
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Adventures 30% Spellslinger 19% Spell Copy 11% Primal Surge 6% Control 6%
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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 $5.54
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+49% Synergy $0.31
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+49% Synergy $1.55
Tam, Observant Sequencer Tam, Observant Sequencer
+48% Synergy $0.28
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+48% Synergy $2.73

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 $0.16
Lucky Clover Lucky Clover
+99% Synergy $0.31
Edgewall Innkeeper Edgewall Innkeeper
+96% Synergy $0.24
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+95% Synergy $0.79
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+94% Synergy $0.28
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+94% Synergy $0.37
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+90% Synergy $0.30
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+90% Synergy $0.34
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+90% Synergy $0.24
Primal Surge Primal Surge
+100% Synergy $5.23

Top Cards

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

Storyteller Pixie Storyteller Pixie
+88% Synergy $0.29
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+88% Synergy $0.26
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+87% Synergy $0.36
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+87% Synergy $0.31
Chancellor of Tales Chancellor of Tales
+87% Synergy $0.27
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+87% Synergy $0.36
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+86% Synergy $0.29
Woodland Acolyte Woodland Acolyte
+86% Synergy $0.27
Rosethorn Acolyte Rosethorn Acolyte
+84% Synergy $0.27
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+84% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $134.99
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $61.19
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $21.94
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $115.22
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1636.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

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

Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+85% Synergy $0.18
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+84% Synergy $0.28
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+83% Synergy $0.27
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+79% Synergy $0.12
Kellan, the Kid Kellan, the Kid
+77% Synergy $1.47
Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+73% Synergy $0.19
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+73% Synergy $0.60
Flaxen Intruder Flaxen Intruder
+73% Synergy $0.22
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+70% Synergy $0.36
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+70% Synergy $0.20
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+66% Synergy $0.46
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+64% Synergy $0.18
Tempest Hart Tempest Hart
+64% Synergy $0.19
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+64% Synergy $0.31
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+64% Synergy $0.23
Moonshae Pixie Moonshae Pixie
+61% Synergy $0.14
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+60% Synergy $6.17
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+57% Synergy $0.25
Beanstalk Wurm Beanstalk Wurm
+55% Synergy $0.31
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+55% Synergy $2.42
Kellan, Daring Traveler Kellan, Daring Traveler
+52% Synergy $0.25
Lovestruck Beast Lovestruck Beast
+49% Synergy $0.21
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+47% Synergy $0.30
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+44% Synergy $0.26
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+41% Synergy $2.52
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+38% Synergy $1.98
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+37% Synergy $1.70
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+36% Synergy $4.27
Sentinel of Lost Lore Sentinel of Lost Lore
+35% Synergy $0.23
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+35% Synergy $0.27
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+35% Synergy $0.11
Faerie Guidemother Faerie Guidemother
+32% Synergy $0.08
Oakhame Ranger Oakhame Ranger
+32% Synergy $0.13
Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios Journey to the Oracle Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios
+28% Synergy $0.57
Sea Hag Sea Hag
+26% Synergy $0.10
Mysterious Pathlighter Mysterious Pathlighter
+26% Synergy $0.11
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+25% Synergy $2.22
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+23% Synergy $0.43
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+23% Synergy $0.31
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+23% Synergy $0.36
Ettercap Ettercap
+23% Synergy $0.21
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+23% Synergy $0.06
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+22% Synergy $4.59
Ferocious Werefox Ferocious Werefox
+20% Synergy $0.17
Skyserpent Seeker Skyserpent Seeker
+20% Synergy $0.30
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+19% Synergy $23.43
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+15% Synergy $12.78
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+14% Synergy $8.68
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $4.73
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+9% Synergy $9.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+73% Synergy $0.78
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+67% Synergy $19.02
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+49% Synergy $9.50
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+44% Synergy $1.62
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+38% Synergy $1.35
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+35% Synergy $11.14
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+20% Synergy $0.56
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+15% Synergy $2.90
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $42.88
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+8% Synergy $34.54
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+7% Synergy $16.73
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $67.43
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+6% Synergy $7.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $4.67
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $31.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+72% Synergy $6.14
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+69% Synergy $4.93
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+63% Synergy $5.62
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+45% Synergy $30.11
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+41% Synergy $0.35
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+36% Synergy $6.81
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+23% Synergy $0.34
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+17% Synergy $0.26
Meticulous Excavation Meticulous Excavation
+12% Synergy $0.17
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.58
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+9% Synergy $0.49
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+8% Synergy $0.28
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $13.16
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $6.57
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+6% Synergy $2.30
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+5% Synergy $2.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $1.66
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $5.79
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $13.04
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $2.54
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
0% Synergy $2.55

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+46% Synergy $9.36
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+11% Synergy $7.13
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
+11% Synergy $0.33

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Gorion, Wise Mentor Primal Surge build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Arcavios Invocation of the Founders Invasion of Arcavios
+12% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+97% Synergy $0.51
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+66% Synergy $1.34
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+65% Synergy $2.07
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+43% Synergy $0.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $5.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $28.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+20% Synergy $16.22
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+19% Synergy $8.61
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy $50.54
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+9% Synergy $0.75
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.09
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.30
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $3.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+25% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+23% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+23% Synergy $3.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $0.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.34
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+11% Synergy $0.37
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+9% Synergy $0.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $5.39
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+5% Synergy $0.26
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.43
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $0.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.59

Lands

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

Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+46% Synergy $0.26
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+26% Synergy $0.98
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+25% Synergy $13.48
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+24% Synergy $18.26
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+24% Synergy $0.61
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+20% Synergy $6.34
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+16% Synergy $4.44
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+15% Synergy $5.87
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+14% Synergy $0.33
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+13% Synergy $0.33
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+13% Synergy $4.51
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+12% Synergy $6.71
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+12% Synergy $0.88
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+11% Synergy $8.91
Tundra Tundra
+11% Synergy $3000.00
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $4.73
Savannah Savannah
+10% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+10% Synergy
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+8% Synergy $7.54
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy $12.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $35.90
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+8% Synergy $5.59
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.33
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+7% Synergy $10.44
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.08
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $12.30
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+4% Synergy $1.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.97
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+3% Synergy $0.34
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $11.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.24
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.34
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.20
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-7% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-11% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-11% Synergy $0.36
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-12% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.23
Brushland Brushland
-17% Synergy $1.55
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-26% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

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

Ertai, Wizard Adept Ertai, Wizard Adept
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
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
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
The Fifth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fifth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel