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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.58

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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Creatures

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

Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+99% Synergy $0.59
Alrund, God of the Cosmos Hakka, Whispering Raven Alrund, God of the Cosmos
+99% Synergy $1.03
Cavalier of Thorns Cavalier of Thorns
+99% Synergy $0.28
Cavalier of Gales Cavalier of Gales
+99% Synergy $2.85
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+99% Synergy $0.29
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+99% Synergy $0.64
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+99% Synergy $0.69
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+99% Synergy $0.49
Battle Mammoth Battle Mammoth
+99% Synergy $0.42
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+99% Synergy $0.27
Green Slime Green Slime
+99% Synergy $1.58
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+99% Synergy $0.60
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+99% Synergy $31.07
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+99% Synergy $1.20
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+98% Synergy $6.87
Bramble Sovereign Bramble Sovereign
+98% Synergy $3.48
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+98% Synergy $0.53
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+98% Synergy $1.04
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+98% Synergy $0.38
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+98% Synergy $5.64
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+97% Synergy $0.34
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+97% Synergy $0.38
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+97% Synergy $7.24
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+95% Synergy $6.83
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+95% Synergy $0.24
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+95% Synergy $10.39
Endurance Endurance
+95% Synergy $4.09
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+95% Synergy $0.42
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+95% Synergy $0.30
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+95% Synergy $0.31
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+94% Synergy $0.61
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
+94% Synergy $0.37
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+94% Synergy $0.37
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+93% Synergy $0.22
Terastodon Terastodon
+93% Synergy $0.37
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+90% Synergy $3.11
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+87% Synergy $0.30
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+81% Synergy $2.17

Instants

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

Spring // Mind Spring // Mind
+99% Synergy $0.25
Incubation // Incongruity Incubation // Incongruity
+98% Synergy $0.15
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+98% Synergy $6.79
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+95% Synergy $7.97
Beast Within Beast Within
+51% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Reason // Believe Reason // Believe
+98% Synergy $0.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+97% Synergy $4.59
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+90% Synergy $5.68
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+65% Synergy $1.54
Cultivate Cultivate
+54% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage Ramp decks.

Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+99% Synergy $2.58
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+98% Synergy $30.07

Enchantments

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

Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+99% Synergy $2.23
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+98% Synergy $4.52
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+97% Synergy $4.16
Asceticism Asceticism
+96% Synergy $8.04
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+94% Synergy $4.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+82% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

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

Oko, the Ringleader Oko, the Ringleader
+99% Synergy $0.39
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+93% Synergy $4.88

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+98% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
+98% Synergy $2.87
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+98% Synergy $0.71
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+97% Synergy $23.03
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+97% Synergy $0.33
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+95% Synergy $7.01
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+95% Synergy $0.36
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+93% Synergy $0.33
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+82% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $27.39
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+79% Synergy $14.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+77% Synergy $49.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+49% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+98% Synergy $0.53

Lands

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

Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+96% Synergy $0.29
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+95% Synergy $6.83
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+91% Synergy $28.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+90% Synergy $38.56
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+90% Synergy $17.02
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+90% Synergy $5.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+90% Synergy $19.37
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+89% Synergy $15.03
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+85% Synergy
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+80% Synergy $1.57
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+80% Synergy $11.09
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+80% Synergy $4.97
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+69% Synergy $35.70
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+62% Synergy $0.28
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+57% Synergy $3.68
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+56% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+54% Synergy $0.87
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+52% Synergy $9.06
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+38% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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