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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves: Ramp
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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Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+28% Synergy $1459.07
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+25% Synergy $3.42
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+23% Synergy $26.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+23% Synergy $62.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+18% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

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

Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+79% Synergy $13.48
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+66% Synergy $0.31
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+66% Synergy $0.12
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+66% Synergy $0.22
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+66% Synergy $5.32
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+66% Synergy $2.61
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+66% Synergy $0.29
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+65% Synergy $3.03
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+65% Synergy $2.68
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+65% Synergy $1.16
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+65% Synergy $1.03
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+65% Synergy $16.74
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+65% Synergy $10.19
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+63% Synergy $0.29
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+63% Synergy $0.94
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+62% Synergy $8.31
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+62% Synergy $0.36
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+59% Synergy $4.94
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+57% Synergy $1.68
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+57% Synergy $4.33
Coliseum Behemoth Coliseum Behemoth
+50% Synergy $0.07
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+49% Synergy $0.64
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+38% Synergy $0.41
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+33% Synergy $4.84
Armored Scrapgorger Armored Scrapgorger
+33% Synergy $0.29
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+33% Synergy $0.38
Twisted Abomination Twisted Abomination
+33% Synergy $0.14
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+33% Synergy $0.36
Baru, Wurmspeaker Baru, Wurmspeaker
+33% Synergy $1.88
Elvish Aberration Elvish Aberration
+33% Synergy $0.06
Elderscale Wurm Elderscale Wurm
+33% Synergy $2.54
Stonehoof Chieftain Stonehoof Chieftain
+33% Synergy $2.39
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+33% Synergy $1.57
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+33% Synergy $0.35
Balustrade Wurm Balustrade Wurm
+33% Synergy $0.23
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+33% Synergy $0.33
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+33% Synergy $3.49
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+32% Synergy $2.58
Storrev, Devkarin Lich Storrev, Devkarin Lich
+32% Synergy $0.35
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+32% Synergy $0.84
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+32% Synergy $1.10
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+31% Synergy $0.30
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+28% Synergy $0.33
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $0.77
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+28% Synergy $0.87
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+26% Synergy $14.51
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+21% Synergy $0.32
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 Ramp deck ahead.

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+47% Synergy $0.95
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+35% Synergy $13.39
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+33% Synergy $0.35
Beast Within Beast Within
+32% Synergy $0.46
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+32% Synergy $0.36
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+31% Synergy $4.01
Dismember Dismember
+31% Synergy $5.37
Ram Through Ram Through
+30% Synergy $0.41
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+28% Synergy $0.94
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+24% Synergy $3.00
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+22% Synergy $26.21
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+20% Synergy $0.75
Village Rites Village Rites
+17% Synergy $0.74
Putrefy Putrefy
0% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+33% Synergy $6.40
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+33% Synergy $0.44
Reap and Sow Reap and Sow
+33% Synergy $0.30
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+28% Synergy $0.61
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+28% Synergy $1.54
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+27% Synergy $3.64
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+27% Synergy $2.85
Damnation Damnation
+27% Synergy $21.38
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+26% Synergy $0.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+24% Synergy $0.31
Three Visits Three Visits
+15% Synergy $5.51
Reanimate Reanimate
+14% Synergy $8.59
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.14
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.31
Cultivate Cultivate
-6% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+32% Synergy $15.56
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+30% Synergy $11.94
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+27% Synergy $67.97

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+33% Synergy $3.77
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+32% Synergy $2.22
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+32% Synergy $0.97
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+31% Synergy $23.21
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+30% Synergy $2.67
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+28% Synergy $1.35
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+26% Synergy $0.45
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+25% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+24% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+49% Synergy $53.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.36
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+33% Synergy $3.08
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+33% Synergy $2.92
Urborg Urborg
+33% Synergy $17.22
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+32% Synergy $8.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+32% Synergy $0.35
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+32% Synergy $0.95
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+31% Synergy $4.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+31% Synergy $49.84
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+31% Synergy $6.98
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $38.10
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+26% Synergy $0.37
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+25% Synergy $0.63
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+25% Synergy $0.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+23% Synergy $11.57
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $26.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $57.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.76
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $15.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+48% Synergy $4.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+91% Synergy $0.33
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+79% Synergy $0.52
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+63% Synergy $0.94
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+61% Synergy $5.71
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+57% Synergy $1.68
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+52% Synergy $10.05
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+48% Synergy $5.75
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+47% Synergy $0.95
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+46% Synergy $16.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+38% Synergy $0.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+37% Synergy $32.22
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+35% Synergy $1.60
Ancient Ziggurat Ancient Ziggurat
+33% Synergy $0.36
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+31% Synergy $17.20
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+31% Synergy $48.66
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+30% Synergy $0.32
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+28% Synergy $0.61
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy $39.06
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+27% Synergy $0.35
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+27% Synergy $17.02
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+27% Synergy $49.78
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+27% Synergy $30.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+27% Synergy $18.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+27% Synergy $17.82
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+26% Synergy $36.10
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+26% Synergy $11.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+24% Synergy $3.00
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+21% Synergy $6.66
Bayou Bayou
+21% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+18% Synergy $1.02
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+14% Synergy $12.76
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+13% Synergy $0.43
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+11% Synergy $0.30
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+3% Synergy $0.39
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-6% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-11% 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: Ramp.

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