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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.49

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage's abilities and overall game plan.

Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+80% Synergy $0.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+63% Synergy $1.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+54% Synergy $1.68
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+52% Synergy $6.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+50% Synergy $29.31
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+41% Synergy $8.34
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+38% Synergy $19.28

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+40% Synergy $11.93
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+38% Synergy $643.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+37% Synergy $71.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+36% Synergy $92.16
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+36% Synergy $977.12
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+34% Synergy $33.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+33% Synergy $94.69
Force of Will Force of Will
+32% Synergy $57.48
Food Chain Food Chain
+28% Synergy $26.67
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+26% Synergy $18.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+56% Synergy $1.55
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+49% Synergy $2.64
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+48% Synergy $3.42
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+47% Synergy $2.08
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+46% Synergy $4.13
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+44% Synergy $0.98
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+43% Synergy $3.62
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+42% Synergy $2.85
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+39% Synergy $0.95
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+39% Synergy $24.79
Endurance Endurance
+38% Synergy $7.51
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+37% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+35% Synergy $1.36
Terastodon Terastodon
+34% Synergy $0.25
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
+34% Synergy $0.49
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+32% Synergy $12.94
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+32% Synergy $3.75
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+31% Synergy $0.21
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+28% Synergy $1.13
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+28% Synergy $0.97
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+28% Synergy $0.20
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+28% Synergy $0.16
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+27% Synergy $0.87
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+27% Synergy $0.26
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+27% Synergy $2.43
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+27% Synergy $0.19
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+26% Synergy $0.97
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+26% Synergy $8.83
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+26% Synergy $4.25
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+26% Synergy $2.60
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+25% Synergy $0.09
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+25% Synergy $2.77
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+25% Synergy $11.08
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+24% Synergy $3.91
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+24% Synergy $19.42
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+23% Synergy $0.49
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+23% Synergy $2.88
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+22% Synergy $0.43
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+21% Synergy $0.43
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.13
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+19% Synergy $4.55
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+19% Synergy $3.04
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+19% Synergy $0.89
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+18% Synergy $0.43
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+17% Synergy $7.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $9.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.19
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+14% Synergy $9.26
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+13% Synergy $0.11
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+11% Synergy $2.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage safe.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+49% Synergy $7.64
Snap Snap
+39% Synergy $1.54
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+38% Synergy $15.17
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+36% Synergy $7.00
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+34% Synergy $49.42
Spring // Mind Spring // Mind
+28% Synergy $0.13
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+27% Synergy $1.72
Incubation // Incongruity Incubation // Incongruity
+26% Synergy $0.17
Swan Song Swan Song
+24% Synergy $6.09
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+24% Synergy $1.59
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+24% Synergy $6.57
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+23% Synergy $6.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $1.46
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+21% Synergy $14.89
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+21% Synergy $3.45
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+15% Synergy $3.46
Refresh Refresh
+14% Synergy $0.10
Curfew Curfew
+14% Synergy $0.55
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+14% Synergy $0.08
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+13% Synergy $42.96
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+13% Synergy $0.14
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+13% Synergy $0.44
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+13% Synergy $1.20
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+13% Synergy $2.44
Blur Blur
+12% Synergy $0.21
Unwind Unwind
+12% Synergy $1.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+11% Synergy $42.63
Delay Delay
+11% Synergy $1.31
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+11% Synergy $0.20
Rewind Rewind
+11% Synergy $0.45
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+11% Synergy $8.78
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+10% Synergy $4.71
Voidslime Voidslime
+9% Synergy $0.65
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+9% Synergy $0.34
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $5.09
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+8% Synergy $0.81
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.29
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.57
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.92
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.96
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Harrow Harrow
+2% Synergy $0.25
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $48.08
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.51
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.59
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $2.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-12% Synergy $1.15
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-30% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage's game plan and control the board.

Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+37% Synergy $34.20
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+36% Synergy $0.69
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+34% Synergy $19.06
Reason // Believe Reason // Believe
+27% Synergy $0.23
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+26% Synergy $2.02
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+25% Synergy $1.11
Neoform Neoform
+24% Synergy $0.89
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $5.84
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+17% Synergy $23.70
Extract Extract
+14% Synergy $3.74
Whirlwind Whirlwind
+14% Synergy $0.73
Pore Over the Pages Pore Over the Pages
+14% Synergy $0.09
Mouth // Feed Mouth // Feed
+14% Synergy $0.18
Uncage the Menagerie Uncage the Menagerie
+14% Synergy $0.66
Peregrination Peregrination
+14% Synergy $0.15
Timetwister Timetwister
+14% Synergy
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.22
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+13% Synergy $2.92
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+13% Synergy $0.20
Time Warp Time Warp
+12% Synergy $13.00
Repudiate // Replicate Repudiate // Replicate
+12% Synergy $0.28
Migration Path Migration Path
+11% Synergy $0.27
Regrowth Regrowth
+10% Synergy $0.42
Fabricate Fabricate
+8% Synergy $7.90
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.65
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.69
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.19
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-16% Synergy $1.41

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $67.99
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+16% Synergy $13.05
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+14% Synergy $0.96
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+14% Synergy $1.26
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+13% Synergy $4.02
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+13% Synergy $0.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy $17.15
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+12% Synergy $2.86
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+12% Synergy $2.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+23% Synergy $2.53
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+22% Synergy $0.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+20% Synergy $48.94
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+19% Synergy $24.82
Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+14% Synergy $1.30
Leafdrake Roost Leafdrake Roost
+14% Synergy $0.24
Spawning Grounds Spawning Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.18
Compost Compost
+14% Synergy $1.13
Insight Insight
+14% Synergy $1.89
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+14% Synergy $0.14
Grafted Growth Grafted Growth
+14% Synergy $0.06
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+14% Synergy $3.90
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+14% Synergy $0.13
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+14% Synergy $0.14
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+14% Synergy $252.87
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+14% Synergy $0.16
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.11
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+14% Synergy $1.26
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+14% Synergy $1.07
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+13% Synergy $2.87
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+13% Synergy $0.35
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+13% Synergy $5.06
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $3.16
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+12% Synergy $7.81
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+11% Synergy $2.52
Asceticism Asceticism
+10% Synergy $5.32
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+4% Synergy $0.41
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tamiyo, Collector of Tales Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
+27% Synergy $0.34
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+21% Synergy $5.25
Oko, the Ringleader Oko, the Ringleader
+19% Synergy $0.53
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+14% Synergy $3.69
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
+13% Synergy $0.66
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+13% Synergy $2.58

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+90% Synergy $5.43
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+38% Synergy $4.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+21% Synergy $9.35
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+14% Synergy $2414.49
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+14% Synergy $348.16
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+13% Synergy $6.16
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+13% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.73
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+13% Synergy $0.66
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+13% Synergy $0.50
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+12% Synergy $0.58
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+12% Synergy $16.08
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+11% Synergy $0.34
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+11% Synergy $14.84
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $38.71
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+8% Synergy $1.57
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+8% Synergy $0.26
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $51.06
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-36% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+24% Synergy $55.47
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+22% Synergy $2.82
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+22% Synergy $24.69
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+16% Synergy $0.56
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+14% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $1.28
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+12% Synergy $372.38
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+11% Synergy $30.05
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $153.22
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+10% Synergy $0.68
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+10% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+7% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.12
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-19% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+48% Synergy $14.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+47% Synergy $21.61
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+47% Synergy $24.04
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+47% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+46% Synergy $13.72
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+43% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+41% Synergy $25.51
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+37% Synergy $50.15
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+33% Synergy $9.47
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+28% Synergy $8.57
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+22% Synergy $1.46
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+17% Synergy $24.35
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+14% Synergy $12.16
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+12% Synergy $4.57
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+10% Synergy $0.18
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+9% Synergy $29.32
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $17.11
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.74
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.22
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-15% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-24% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-25% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-25% Synergy $0.18
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-26% Synergy $1.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage.

The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
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The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Thrasios, Triton Hero Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Thirteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Thirteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Thrasios, Triton Hero Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
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Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Third Doctor Clara Oswald The Third Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
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Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Thrasios, Triton Hero Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fifteenth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fifteenth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa

Other Available Backgrounds

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