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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves: Aggro
Price tag $0.66

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Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 16% Aggro 14% Ramp 11% Exile 8%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+82% Synergy $5.32
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+82% Synergy $1.03
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+67% Synergy $0.70
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+66% Synergy $1.23
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+62% Synergy $0.36
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+53% Synergy $9.41
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+49% Synergy $2.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.36
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+38% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+38% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

The staple cards most Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Aggro decks run as their core.

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+32% Synergy $0.25

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Aggro game on their own.

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+11% Synergy $1459.07
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+8% Synergy $3.42
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $26.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $62.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+50% Synergy $0.31
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+50% Synergy $3.49
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+50% Synergy $1.42
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+50% Synergy $2.41
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+50% Synergy $6.80
The Earth King The Earth King
+50% Synergy $0.83
Koh, the Face Stealer Koh, the Face Stealer
+50% Synergy $0.44
Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+50% Synergy $0.45
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+49% Synergy $2.61
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+49% Synergy $3.19
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+49% Synergy $0.29
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+49% Synergy $2.04
Armaggon, Future Shark Armaggon, Future Shark
+49% Synergy $0.40
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+47% Synergy $26.47
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+46% Synergy $0.17
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+46% Synergy $0.30
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+42% Synergy $0.33
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+42% Synergy $4.94
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+41% Synergy $1.68
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+33% Synergy $0.56
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+33% Synergy $0.77
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+33% Synergy $0.26
Decimator of the Provinces Decimator of the Provinces
+33% Synergy $0.56
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+33% Synergy $0.82
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+33% Synergy $0.56
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+33% Synergy $3.87
Whisperer of the Wilds Whisperer of the Wilds
+33% Synergy $0.25
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+33% Synergy $0.36
Thorn Mammoth Thorn Mammoth
+33% Synergy $1.21
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+33% Synergy $0.45
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+32% Synergy $2.58
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+32% Synergy $5.32
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+32% Synergy $0.22
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+32% Synergy $0.26
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+30% Synergy $2.97
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+30% Synergy $0.39
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+30% Synergy $0.29
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+30% Synergy $3.09
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+25% Synergy $0.87
Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+25% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.26
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+24% Synergy $0.48
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+24% Synergy $4.33
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+24% Synergy $0.64
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+21% Synergy $1.42
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+20% Synergy $2.90
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+19% Synergy $7.64
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+16% Synergy $0.33
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+15% Synergy $4.39
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+11% Synergy $1.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Aggro deck ahead.

Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+22% Synergy $0.77
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+16% Synergy $0.35
Beast Within Beast Within
+15% Synergy $0.46
Dismember Dismember
+15% Synergy $5.37
Ram Through Ram Through
+14% Synergy $0.41
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+14% Synergy $3.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $26.21
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+2% Synergy $0.33
Village Rites Village Rites
0% Synergy $0.74
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.95
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy $13.39
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-30% Synergy $0.75

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+27% Synergy $3.64
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+26% Synergy $0.33
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+21% Synergy $1.31
Ritual of Soot Ritual of Soot
+17% Synergy $0.22
Reap and Sow Reap and Sow
+17% Synergy $0.30
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+16% Synergy $10.26
Make an Example Make an Example
+16% Synergy $8.79
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+16% Synergy $0.77
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+16% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+15% Synergy $0.67
Reanimate Reanimate
+14% Synergy $8.59
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+14% Synergy $0.23
Life // Death Life // Death
+14% Synergy $0.31
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+13% Synergy $5.33
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+12% Synergy $3.59
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+11% Synergy $1.54
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $2.85
Damnation Damnation
+10% Synergy $21.38
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.57
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.51
Farseek Farseek
-2% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-5% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-22% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Aggro decks.

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+32% Synergy $9.59
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+27% Synergy $67.97
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+17% Synergy $30.66
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+16% Synergy $9.63
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+16% Synergy $33.67
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+15% Synergy $22.53
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $15.56
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+13% Synergy $9.30
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+13% Synergy $2.83
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+13% Synergy $11.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $3.93
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+11% Synergy $6.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Campsite Cuisine Campsite Cuisine
+49% Synergy $12.58
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+43% Synergy $0.45
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+33% Synergy $3.77
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+32% Synergy $2.22
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+31% Synergy $23.21
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+30% Synergy $2.67
Greater Good Greater Good
+28% Synergy $5.28
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+24% Synergy $26.85
Cream of the Crop Cream of the Crop
+17% Synergy $0.45
Oath of Druids Oath of Druids
+17% Synergy $9.18
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+16% Synergy $0.42
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+16% Synergy $19.38
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+16% Synergy $0.35
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+16% Synergy $4.73
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+15% Synergy $6.09
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+15% Synergy $10.29
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+15% Synergy $35.82
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+15% Synergy $0.97
Exploration Exploration
+13% Synergy $32.33
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+13% Synergy $12.70
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+11% Synergy $1.35
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+9% Synergy $24.87
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.40
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $18.31
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+8% Synergy $7.61

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Aggro game plan.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.78
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+16% Synergy $3.02

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Aggro decks.

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+47% Synergy $6.98
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+31% Synergy $49.84
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+28% Synergy $0.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+23% Synergy $11.57
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $26.16
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+16% Synergy $73.42
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+16% Synergy $106.22
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+16% Synergy $0.40
Urborg Urborg
+16% Synergy $17.22
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+16% Synergy $1.07
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+16% Synergy $0.40
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+16% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+15% Synergy $53.40
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+15% Synergy $8.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+13% Synergy $1.00
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+12% Synergy $38.10
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $57.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $15.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Aggro strategy.

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+47% Synergy $84.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Aggro decks.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+41% Synergy $1.68
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+31% Synergy $48.66
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+30% Synergy $0.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.36
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+18% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+15% Synergy $5.75
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+15% Synergy $0.93
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+15% Synergy $0.40
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+15% Synergy $8.75
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+14% Synergy $12.76
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+13% Synergy $0.32
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+13% Synergy $0.94
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $49.78
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+10% Synergy $0.54
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+6% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.57
Bayou Bayou
+5% Synergy
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+4% Synergy $6.66
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+2% Synergy $1.60
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+2% Synergy $2.08
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.29
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.95
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-4% Synergy $16.55
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-6% Synergy $5.71
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-6% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-13% Synergy $32.22
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-14% Synergy $0.39
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-14% Synergy $10.05

Similar Commanders

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

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 Cultist of the Absolute Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cultist of the Absolute
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Scion of Halaster Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
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
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Numa, Joraga Chieftain Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
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

Other Available Backgrounds

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

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Haunted One Haunted One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Master Chef Master Chef
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier