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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage: Birthing Pod
Price tag $0.62

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage
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Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 25% Good Stuff 25% Ramp 25%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage Birthing Pod game on their own.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+96% Synergy $22.93
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+94% Synergy $105.77
The One Ring The One Ring
+93% Synergy $101.75
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+93% Synergy $1459.07
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+92% Synergy $34.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+91% Synergy $125.34
Force of Will Force of Will
+91% Synergy $70.22
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+88% Synergy $3.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+80% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+76% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Subtlety Subtlety
+99% Synergy $10.96
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+99% Synergy $2.15
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+99% Synergy $52.63
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+98% Synergy $0.45
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+98% Synergy $8.38
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+97% Synergy $37.18
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+97% Synergy $0.35
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+97% Synergy $14.17
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+97% Synergy $1.40
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+97% Synergy $4.65
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+96% Synergy $5.10
Endurance Endurance
+96% Synergy $3.87
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+95% Synergy $1.68
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+95% Synergy $10.03
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+95% Synergy $11.16
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+95% Synergy $0.41
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+94% Synergy $0.70
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+91% Synergy $2.04
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+90% Synergy $8.14
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+89% Synergy $25.79
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+86% Synergy $2.54
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+83% Synergy $6.00
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+81% Synergy $1.38
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+77% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+73% Synergy $0.25
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+73% Synergy $13.48
Misthollow Griffin Misthollow Griffin
+100% Synergy $2.43
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+100% Synergy $1.72

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+99% Synergy $0.61
Delay Delay
+98% Synergy $3.09
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+96% Synergy $15.83
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+96% Synergy $8.82
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+95% Synergy $5.02
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+95% Synergy $10.39
Resculpt Resculpt
+95% Synergy $0.22
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+94% Synergy $9.13
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+94% Synergy $18.57
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+93% Synergy $6.09
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+92% Synergy $49.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+88% Synergy $7.11
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+86% Synergy $26.55
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+85% Synergy $52.75
Swan Song Swan Song
+81% Synergy $7.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+77% Synergy $2.26
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+100% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage.

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+97% Synergy $3.59
Neoform Neoform
+97% Synergy $1.20
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+95% Synergy $0.61
Fabricate Fabricate
+94% Synergy $9.41
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+92% Synergy $25.19
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+89% Synergy $49.21
Extract Extract
+100% Synergy $4.77

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Food Chain Food Chain
+99% Synergy $49.38
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+92% Synergy $26.85
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+86% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage's Birthing Pod game plan.

Tamiyo, Collector of Tales Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
+99% Synergy $0.38
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+94% Synergy $6.43

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage Birthing Pod decks.

Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+96% Synergy $4.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+95% Synergy $60.97
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+78% Synergy $53.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage's Birthing Pod strategy.

Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+99% Synergy $43.64
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+95% Synergy $1076.87
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+94% Synergy $38.08
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+94% Synergy $158.66
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+93% Synergy $3.94
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+78% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+37% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+100% Synergy $44.74

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage's Birthing Pod decks.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+95% Synergy $1.68
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+95% Synergy $0.61
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+95% Synergy $48.66
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+95% Synergy $33.09
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+94% Synergy $0.70
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+94% Synergy $1.41
City of Brass City of Brass
+94% Synergy $9.98
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+91% Synergy $17.02
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+91% Synergy $32.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+91% Synergy $38.66
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+90% Synergy $11.42
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+90% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+89% Synergy $15.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+88% Synergy $7.11
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+86% Synergy
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+81% Synergy $1.73
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+80% Synergy $12.70
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+69% Synergy $36.10
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+57% Synergy $8.09
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+53% Synergy $11.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
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
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
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
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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:

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