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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.48

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Shadow Thieves

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2249 Current Rank
#2180 Last Week
#2278 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+10% Synergy $0.18
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+5% Synergy $0.60
Blitzball Blitzball
+3% Synergy $0.08
Coliseum Behemoth Coliseum Behemoth
+3% Synergy $0.11
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-1% Synergy $5.32

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's abilities and overall game plan.

Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+67% Synergy $0.68
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+67% Synergy $0.97
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+60% Synergy $0.38
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+54% Synergy $0.50
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+54% Synergy $1.23
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+53% Synergy $0.55
Emergent Woodwurm Emergent Woodwurm
+53% Synergy $1.84
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+51% Synergy $1.53
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+50% Synergy $0.21
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+45% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+43% Synergy $3.04
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+41% Synergy $1.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+35% Synergy $0.26
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+30% Synergy $0.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+19% Synergy $1.41
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+16% Synergy $0.19
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.59
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

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

Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
+9% Synergy $12.16
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $18.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $50.85
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $3.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+42% Synergy $3.11
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+42% Synergy $6.08
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+41% Synergy $2.81
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+38% Synergy $3.46
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+38% Synergy $1.14
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+37% Synergy $2.25
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+37% Synergy $3.75
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+36% Synergy $1.55
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+36% Synergy $0.63
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+35% Synergy $0.24
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+34% Synergy $0.34
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+31% Synergy $0.49
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+30% Synergy $2.43
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+30% Synergy $0.38
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+28% Synergy $1.31
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+28% Synergy $3.97
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.22
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+26% Synergy $4.76
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+26% Synergy $0.11
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+26% Synergy $4.27
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+25% Synergy $0.43
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+25% Synergy $0.50
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+25% Synergy $0.25
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+24% Synergy $0.11
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+23% Synergy $0.17
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+23% Synergy $0.29
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+22% Synergy $0.18
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+22% Synergy $8.83
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+21% Synergy $0.57
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+21% Synergy $7.44
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+21% Synergy $8.04
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+21% Synergy $4.25
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+21% Synergy $0.89
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+21% Synergy $0.54
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+20% Synergy $0.27
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+20% Synergy $0.55
Battle Mammoth Battle Mammoth
+20% Synergy $0.41
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+19% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+19% Synergy $2.30
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+18% Synergy $0.93
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+18% Synergy $2.68
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+18% Synergy $0.50
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+16% Synergy $7.50
Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+15% Synergy $0.76
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+14% Synergy $0.20
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $9.23
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+11% Synergy $0.97
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.11
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.23
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+1% Synergy $1.56

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+20% Synergy $0.81
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+16% Synergy $0.83
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+11% Synergy $1.57
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.49
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+10% Synergy $4.01
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.33
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+6% Synergy $0.97
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+5% Synergy $5.20
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.30
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.20
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+3% Synergy $1.00
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.21
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+2% Synergy $0.43
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+2% Synergy $2.24
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy $0.08
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $11.10
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.96
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $18.24
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $2.94
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-9% Synergy $2.11
Putrefy Putrefy
-9% Synergy $0.14
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-10% Synergy $1.90

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's game plan and control the board.

Farseek Farseek
+17% Synergy $0.45
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $2.01
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+14% Synergy $1.84
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $6.32
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.69
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.43
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+5% Synergy $0.74
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+2% Synergy $1.69
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $18.68
Living Death Living Death
+1% Synergy $2.36
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+1% Synergy $1.33
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
0% Synergy $0.87
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.84
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.30
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.34
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.21
Victimize Victimize
-5% Synergy $0.56
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
-5% Synergy $0.13
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+21% Synergy $5.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.45
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+13% Synergy $2.86
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $62.10
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+12% Synergy $20.21
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.24
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.92
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $7.52
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.15

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+32% Synergy $0.19
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+31% Synergy $1.17
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+19% Synergy $2.64
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+14% Synergy $2.53
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.31
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $0.88
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+8% Synergy $7.81
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+7% Synergy $7.29
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $3.22
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+6% Synergy $18.94
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+6% Synergy $2.99
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.88
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+4% Synergy $0.95
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+1% Synergy $0.56
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $3.39
Guardian Project Guardian Project
0% Synergy $11.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $24.82
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $1.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+43% Synergy $0.29
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+18% Synergy $0.28
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $4.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.27
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+9% Synergy $0.61
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+8% Synergy $0.24
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $34.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $6.61
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $24.56
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+1% Synergy $21.58
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $29.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $47.16
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy $6.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $9.35
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-7% Synergy $0.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+18% Synergy $2.85
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-1% Synergy $0.26
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-3% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.45
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+14% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+12% Synergy $0.21
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+12% Synergy $0.44
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+12% Synergy $0.50
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+11% Synergy $5.76
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.57
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+8% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.22
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.15
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.50
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.53
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+2% Synergy $8.29
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+2% Synergy $0.43
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+2% Synergy $13.93
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.37
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+1% Synergy $0.17
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
0% Synergy $0.44
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-1% Synergy $5.28
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $22.75
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.51
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-3% Synergy $4.85
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $21.61
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.14
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-5% Synergy $11.50
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-6% Synergy $0.22
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-6% Synergy $1.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.23
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-14% Synergy $0.02

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sengir, the Dark Baron Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kodama of the East Tree Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kodama of the East Tree
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Halana, Kessig Ranger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tymna the Weaver Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tymna the Weaver
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Vial Smasher the Fierce Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Iron Throne Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Iron Throne
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Criminal Past Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Criminal Past
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cultist of the Absolute Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Scion of Halaster Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Scion of Halaster
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Iron Throne Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Iron Throne
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Shadow Thieves Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Scion of Halaster Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Slurrk, All-Ingesting Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tormod, the Desecrator Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sengir, the Dark Baron Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tormod, the Desecrator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan

Other Available Backgrounds

Durnan of the Yawning Portal can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds: