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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.64

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 16% Aggro 14% Ramp 11% Exile 8%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves players are trying out in Exile decks.

Dancing from Dark to Dawn Dancing from Dark to Dawn
+98% Synergy $9.14

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.

Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+99% Synergy $0.79
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+98% Synergy $1.93
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+79% Synergy $2.46
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+79% Synergy $2.54
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+79% Synergy $0.43
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+79% Synergy $2.72
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+78% Synergy $0.67
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+78% Synergy $11.57
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+76% Synergy $0.46
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+75% Synergy $0.98

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+72% Synergy $0.50
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+72% Synergy $0.45
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+48% Synergy $16.00

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.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+30% Synergy $27.86
The One Ring The One Ring
+15% Synergy $115.22

Creatures

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

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+93% Synergy $1.92
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+59% Synergy $0.68
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+59% Synergy $6.66
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+59% Synergy $17.90
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+59% Synergy $1.93
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+58% Synergy $2.28
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+58% Synergy $0.31
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+55% Synergy $0.44
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+55% Synergy $18.78
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+52% Synergy $1.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+51% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+50% Synergy $6.71
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+49% Synergy $7.47
The Earth King The Earth King
+49% Synergy $2.08
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+47% Synergy $8.34
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+39% Synergy $4.27
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+39% Synergy $0.62
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+39% Synergy $1.03
Emergent Woodwurm Emergent Woodwurm
+39% Synergy $2.83
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+39% Synergy $3.45
Whisperer of the Wilds Whisperer of the Wilds
+39% Synergy $0.24
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+39% Synergy $0.42
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+39% Synergy $1.05
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+39% Synergy $7.67
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+39% Synergy $0.57
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+39% Synergy $0.38
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+39% Synergy $3.76
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+39% Synergy $4.73
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+38% Synergy $5.01
Vigor Vigor
+38% Synergy $13.20
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+38% Synergy $8.28
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+36% Synergy $6.04
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+31% Synergy $2.37
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+26% Synergy $8.68
Koh, the Face Stealer Koh, the Face Stealer
+24% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+24% Synergy $0.30
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+19% Synergy $0.73
Avatar of Growth Avatar of Growth
+19% Synergy $25.40
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+19% Synergy $0.43
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+19% Synergy $0.45
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+19% Synergy $0.68
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+18% Synergy $9.85
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+18% Synergy $3.67
Terastodon Terastodon
+18% Synergy $0.34
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+18% Synergy $15.82
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+17% Synergy $6.36
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+14% Synergy $0.56
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+10% Synergy $4.84
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+3% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+39% Synergy $2.24
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+38% Synergy $0.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+26% Synergy $0.62
Natural Affinity Natural Affinity
+19% Synergy $7.64
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+18% Synergy $2.90
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+18% Synergy $4.61
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+17% Synergy $0.49
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+17% Synergy $44.83
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+17% Synergy $4.70
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+17% Synergy $0.49
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+16% Synergy $1.15
Feign Death Feign Death
+16% Synergy $1.39
Fog Fog
+15% Synergy $1.25
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+14% Synergy $2.00
Entomb Entomb
+12% Synergy $17.31
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+12% Synergy $0.95
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+12% Synergy $5.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+10% Synergy $3.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $13.47
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $2.52

Sorceries

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

Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+54% Synergy $1.20
Three Visits Three Visits
+41% Synergy $5.03
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+37% Synergy $4.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+34% Synergy $2.88
Farseek Farseek
+21% Synergy $0.45
Golden Demise Golden Demise
+19% Synergy $0.26
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+19% Synergy $2.90
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+18% Synergy $5.30
Open the Way Open the Way
+18% Synergy $0.76
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+18% Synergy $4.01
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+18% Synergy $27.77
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+18% Synergy $4.91
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+15% Synergy $1.33
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+14% Synergy $3.23
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+13% Synergy $4.48
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $6.78
Reanimate Reanimate
+0% Synergy $9.76
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.53
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-1% Synergy $0.46
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.64
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy $0.43

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
+19% Synergy $0.32
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+19% Synergy $9.50
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $8.37
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+18% Synergy $0.20
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+17% Synergy $3.39
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $34.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+59% Synergy $0.32
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+39% Synergy $4.30
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+31% Synergy $0.32
Ooze Flux Ooze Flux
+19% Synergy $0.29
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+19% Synergy $19.49
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+19% Synergy $0.52
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+19% Synergy $3.96
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+19% Synergy $2.17
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+18% Synergy $6.10
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+18% Synergy $1.43
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+18% Synergy $13.58
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+18% Synergy $1.05
Asceticism Asceticism
+17% Synergy $8.26
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+16% Synergy $3.57
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $14.22
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+14% Synergy $0.85
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+11% Synergy $0.60

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
+19% Synergy $0.88
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+18% Synergy $2.36

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+37% Synergy $54.58
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+34% Synergy $0.37
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+30% Synergy $5.82
Urborg Urborg
+19% Synergy $18.87
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+19% Synergy $81.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+17% Synergy $14.84
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+17% Synergy $53.41
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $9.73
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+16% Synergy $1.06
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+15% Synergy $33.75
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $16.22
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $29.97
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $50.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.52
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-22% Synergy $1.93

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
+37% Synergy $4.15
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+19% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-4% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+50% Synergy $6.71
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+39% Synergy $2.24
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+38% Synergy $39.06
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+25% Synergy $2.69
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+22% Synergy $0.33
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+21% Synergy $6.15
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+20% Synergy $9.59
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+19% Synergy $14.18
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+18% Synergy $0.41
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+18% Synergy $4.66
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+17% Synergy $1.75
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+17% Synergy $0.49
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+17% Synergy $0.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+17% Synergy $14.88
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+16% Synergy $0.15
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+16% Synergy $0.33
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+16% Synergy $1.44
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+15% Synergy $0.60
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+15% Synergy $1.33
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+15% Synergy $0.66
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.14
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+11% Synergy $8.09
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+11% Synergy $28.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+10% Synergy $3.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $13.47
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $6.78
Bayou Bayou
+7% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.11
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.40
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+0% Synergy $6.36
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-13% Synergy $0.34
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-13% Synergy $0.70
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-23% Synergy $0.34

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