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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.73

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
+19% Synergy $1626.23
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+16% Synergy $3.83
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+15% Synergy $30.65
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+14% Synergy $54.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $69.17

Creatures

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

Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
+99% Synergy $1.08
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+74% Synergy $0.36
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+74% Synergy $3.00
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+74% Synergy $0.50
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+74% Synergy $0.25
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+73% Synergy $2.00
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+70% Synergy $0.45
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+69% Synergy $15.52
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+65% Synergy $5.26
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+65% Synergy $0.35
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+64% Synergy $7.57
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+53% Synergy $8.98
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+49% Synergy $0.74
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+49% Synergy $0.90
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+49% Synergy $1.09
Tender Wildguide Tender Wildguide
+49% Synergy $0.50
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+49% Synergy $0.65
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+48% Synergy $4.88
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+48% Synergy $3.25
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+48% Synergy $1.14
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+48% Synergy $18.44
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+48% Synergy $0.35
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+48% Synergy $0.64
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+48% Synergy $11.01
Vigor Vigor
+48% Synergy $13.30
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+48% Synergy $3.13
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+46% Synergy $0.31
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+46% Synergy $0.27
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+46% Synergy $2.23
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+46% Synergy $2.10
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+42% Synergy $2.44
Coliseum Behemoth Coliseum Behemoth
+33% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+32% Synergy $1.60
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+31% Synergy $0.44
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+28% Synergy $2.22
Twisted Abomination Twisted Abomination
+24% Synergy $0.15
Armored Scrapgorger Armored Scrapgorger
+24% Synergy $0.32
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+24% Synergy $0.74
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+24% Synergy $0.31
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+24% Synergy $5.78
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+24% Synergy $0.41
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+24% Synergy $1.31
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+24% Synergy $3.03
Storrev, Devkarin Lich Storrev, Devkarin Lich
+23% Synergy $0.37
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+23% Synergy $5.30
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+21% Synergy $0.47
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+20% Synergy $5.30
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+19% Synergy $2.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.31
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+8% Synergy $0.29

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
+29% Synergy $2.10
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+24% Synergy $0.33
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+24% Synergy $0.39
Dismember Dismember
+22% Synergy $4.78
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+22% Synergy $3.62
Ram Through Ram Through
+22% Synergy $0.44
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+19% Synergy $2.34
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+17% Synergy $17.60
Beast Within Beast Within
+16% Synergy $0.65
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $5.74
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+13% Synergy $28.68
Village Rites Village Rites
+8% Synergy $0.93
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+1% Synergy $1.17
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+49% Synergy $5.34
Reap and Sow Reap and Sow
+24% Synergy $0.34
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+24% Synergy $0.38
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+20% Synergy $1.29
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+19% Synergy $1.06
Damnation Damnation
+18% Synergy $21.01
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+18% Synergy $3.14
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+18% Synergy $5.48
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+15% Synergy $6.25
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $5.55
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $10.10
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.77
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.23
Cultivate Cultivate
-13% Synergy $0.41

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
+23% Synergy $19.77
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+21% Synergy $10.05
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+18% Synergy $65.74

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+24% Synergy $4.67
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+24% Synergy $2.82
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+24% Synergy $0.31
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+23% Synergy $1.08
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+22% Synergy $38.32
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+21% Synergy $3.88
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+19% Synergy $2.12
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+17% Synergy $0.58
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+16% Synergy $0.58

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
+16% Synergy $0.52

Utility Lands

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

Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy $0.96
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+46% Synergy $5.46
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+31% Synergy $49.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.77
Urborg Urborg
+24% Synergy $18.64
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+24% Synergy $3.55
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+24% Synergy $4.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.32
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+23% Synergy $9.39
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+23% Synergy $4.09
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+22% Synergy $45.74
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+22% Synergy $9.54
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+20% Synergy $0.44
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+20% Synergy $34.19
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+17% Synergy $0.66
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+17% Synergy $0.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+14% Synergy $10.64
High Market High Market
+12% Synergy $0.53
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $30.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $1.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $55.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $4.23
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $16.76

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
+64% Synergy $4.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-29% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-36% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+65% Synergy $5.26
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+60% Synergy $5.38
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+54% Synergy $16.47
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+51% Synergy $8.77
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+46% Synergy $2.10
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+40% Synergy $0.29
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+37% Synergy $0.46
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+32% Synergy $6.45
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+29% Synergy $2.10
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+24% Synergy $0.46
Ancient Ziggurat Ancient Ziggurat
+24% Synergy $0.39
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+23% Synergy $0.34
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+22% Synergy $5.71
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+22% Synergy $63.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+21% Synergy $29.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+21% Synergy $0.30
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+20% Synergy $1.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+19% Synergy $30.56
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+18% Synergy $32.33
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+18% Synergy $19.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+18% Synergy $18.38
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+18% Synergy $19.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+18% Synergy $51.06
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+18% Synergy $35.75
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+17% Synergy $12.38
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $5.74
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+14% Synergy $2.39
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+12% Synergy $6.42
Bayou Bayou
+12% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+10% Synergy $1.12
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+8% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $0.64
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+4% Synergy $9.59
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+1% Synergy $0.34
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $1.09
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-12% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-18% Synergy $0.38

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
Master Chef Master Chef
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
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
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier