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

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

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 Exile builds — cards that lean hardest into the Exile theme.

Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+98% Synergy $1.03
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+100% Synergy $0.70

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $101.75
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+15% Synergy $26.55

Creatures

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

Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+75% Synergy $2.46
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+74% Synergy $2.58
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+74% Synergy $1.16
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+74% Synergy $2.61
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+74% Synergy $0.29
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+73% Synergy $11.63
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+73% Synergy $0.26
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+71% Synergy $0.38
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+71% Synergy $0.70
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+70% Synergy $8.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+66% Synergy $0.26
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+66% Synergy $0.48
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+50% Synergy $0.31
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+50% Synergy $2.41
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+50% Synergy $0.82
Whisperer of the Wilds Whisperer of the Wilds
+50% Synergy $0.25
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+50% Synergy $0.45
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+49% Synergy $1.80
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+49% Synergy $11.17
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+49% Synergy $7.68
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+49% Synergy $0.36
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+48% Synergy $2.68
Vigor Vigor
+48% Synergy $16.54
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+46% Synergy $2.97
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+45% Synergy $0.36
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+42% Synergy $4.94
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+41% Synergy $1.68
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+41% Synergy $1.15
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+41% Synergy $4.33
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+37% Synergy $3.10
The Earth King The Earth King
+33% Synergy $0.83
Koh, the Face Stealer Koh, the Face Stealer
+33% Synergy $0.44
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $13.48
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+25% Synergy $0.56
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+25% Synergy $0.42
Avatar of Growth Avatar of Growth
+25% Synergy $24.69
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+24% Synergy $0.42
Terastodon Terastodon
+24% Synergy $0.40
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+24% Synergy $5.32
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+24% Synergy $0.53
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+24% Synergy $0.84
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+24% Synergy $9.36
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+23% Synergy $15.90
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+23% Synergy $89.91
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+22% Synergy $5.26
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.41
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+21% Synergy $0.30
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+19% Synergy $0.46
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.25
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+44% Synergy $13.39
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+30% Synergy $0.95
Natural Affinity Natural Affinity
+25% Synergy $4.86
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+24% Synergy $4.80
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+24% Synergy $4.03
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+23% Synergy $0.47
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+23% Synergy $31.13
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+23% Synergy $0.45
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+22% Synergy $1.22
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+22% Synergy $0.40
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+22% Synergy $5.10
Feign Death Feign Death
+22% Synergy $1.03
Fog Fog
+20% Synergy $0.63
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+20% Synergy $0.94
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+17% Synergy $4.44
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $3.00
Beast Within Beast Within
+15% Synergy $0.46
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+15% Synergy $12.67
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+9% Synergy $1.27
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+3% Synergy $0.75

Sorceries

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

Three Visits Three Visits
+56% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+50% Synergy $2.31
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+45% Synergy $1.54
Farseek Farseek
+32% Synergy $0.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+28% Synergy $4.98
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+25% Synergy $2.77
Golden Demise Golden Demise
+25% Synergy $0.23
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+24% Synergy $4.81
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+24% Synergy $2.61
Open the Way Open the Way
+24% Synergy $0.77
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+23% Synergy $4.83
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+21% Synergy $0.61
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+18% Synergy $3.64
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+14% Synergy $6.57
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+25% Synergy $0.36
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+24% Synergy $0.27
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+22% Synergy $31.83

Enchantments

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+68% Synergy $0.45
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+50% Synergy $0.35
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+42% Synergy $0.32
Ooze Flux Ooze Flux
+25% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+25% Synergy $4.73
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+24% Synergy $2.22
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+24% Synergy $10.29
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+24% Synergy $0.50
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+24% Synergy $5.48
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+24% Synergy $1.61
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+24% Synergy $3.77
Asceticism Asceticism
+23% Synergy $7.04
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+23% Synergy $0.97
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+21% Synergy $12.70
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+16% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+25% Synergy $0.78
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+23% Synergy $1.71

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+45% Synergy $0.34
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+40% Synergy $4.90
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+27% Synergy $57.13
Urborg Urborg
+25% Synergy $17.22
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+24% Synergy $73.42
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+23% Synergy $15.55
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+23% Synergy $12.93
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+22% Synergy $49.84
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+21% Synergy $1.00
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+21% Synergy $6.42
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+20% Synergy $38.10
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+17% Synergy $29.69
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $53.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+48% Synergy $4.66
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+25% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
0% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+49% Synergy $34.38
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+41% Synergy $1.68
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+36% Synergy $0.30
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+36% Synergy $0.35
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+31% Synergy $5.75
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+31% Synergy $12.76
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+30% Synergy $0.95
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+28% Synergy $16.55
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+27% Synergy $0.30
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+24% Synergy $8.75
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+23% Synergy $0.47
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+23% Synergy $0.93
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+23% Synergy $17.20
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+23% Synergy $0.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+21% Synergy $32.22
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+21% Synergy $0.94
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+21% Synergy $0.61
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+18% Synergy $1.60
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+17% Synergy $0.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $3.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+15% Synergy $12.67
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+14% Synergy $6.57
Bayou Bayou
+13% Synergy
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+11% Synergy $0.39
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+11% Synergy $5.71
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $1.02
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+4% Synergy $0.52
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $10.05
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.43
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-19% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

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

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