Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
$17.84

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 49% Chaos 17% Cascade 6% Burn 4% Aggro 2%

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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist players are trying out in Exile decks.

Hex Magic

+32% Synergy $1.91

Nico Minoru, Runaway

+21% Synergy $39.22

Captain America's Shield

+10% Synergy $1.23

Training Compound

+5% Synergy $1.89

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile builds — cards that lean hardest into the Exile theme.

Wild-Magic Sorcerer

+86% Synergy $5.69

Tlincalli Hunter

+84% Synergy $0.69

Nalfeshnee

+81% Synergy $10.31

Laelia, the Blade Reforged

+79% Synergy $0.27

Etali, Primal Storm

+75% Synergy $0.50

Apex Devastator

+70% Synergy $5.85

Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald

+67% Synergy $4.21

Plargg and Nassari

+66% Synergy $0.27

Delayed Blast Fireball

+65% Synergy $14.77

Green Slime

+60% Synergy $1.58

Top Cards

The staple cards most Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist Exile decks run as their core.

Escape to the Wilds

+60% Synergy $0.31

Savvy Trader

+60% Synergy $3.66

Bloodbraid Elf

+56% Synergy $0.29

Keeper of Secrets

+56% Synergy $10.59

Beanstalk Giant

+55% Synergy $0.30

Etali, Primal Conqueror

+52% Synergy $33.70

Nature's Lore

+29% Synergy $1.96

Goblin Anarchomancer

+25% Synergy $1.02

Beast Within

+20% Synergy $0.46

Cultivate

+10% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist Exile game on their own.

Jeska's Will

+59% Synergy $41.29

Worldly Tutor

0% Synergy $26.56

Ancient Tomb

-3% Synergy $131.68

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Exile plan in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Urabrask, Heretic Praetor

+53% Synergy $1.68

Battle Mammoth

+51% Synergy $0.42

Bonehoard Dracosaur

+51% Synergy $13.53

Aurora Phoenix

+50% Synergy $0.27

Flaming Tyrannosaurus

+46% Synergy $7.81

Dire Fleet Daredevil

+46% Synergy $0.32

Tectonic Giant

+40% Synergy $0.36

Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest

+39% Synergy $5.34

Urabrask the Hidden

+37% Synergy $4.36

Professional Face-Breaker

+36% Synergy $6.86

Sweet-Gum Recluse

+36% Synergy $0.47

Wulfgar of Icewind Dale

+35% Synergy $6.73

Trumpeting Carnosaur

+34% Synergy $2.26

Hugs, Grisly Guardian

+27% Synergy $0.88

Embereth Shieldbreaker

+26% Synergy $0.18

Questing Druid

+23% Synergy $0.41

Dream Pillager

+23% Synergy $0.18

Bonecrusher Giant

+23% Synergy $0.36

Annoyed Altisaur

+22% Synergy $0.25

Bloodbraid Challenger

+21% Synergy $0.71

Sakura-Tribe Elder

+20% Synergy $0.34

Stormkeld Vanguard

+18% Synergy $0.22

Karlach, Fury of Avernus

+17% Synergy $24.32

Solphim, Mayhem Dominus

+16% Synergy $28.62

End-Raze Forerunners

+16% Synergy $0.42

Studious First-Year

+15% Synergy $0.31

Izzet Chemister

+15% Synergy $0.19

Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea

+14% Synergy $4.47

Party Thrasher

+14% Synergy $0.39

Outcaster Trailblazer

+13% Synergy $1.20

Beast Whisperer

+12% Synergy $7.69

Ghalta, Primal Hunger

+12% Synergy $1.28

Birgi, God of Storytelling

+11% Synergy $33.75

Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma

+11% Synergy $1.33

Twinflame Tyrant

+11% Synergy $25.18

Greater Gargadon

+8% Synergy $0.37

Birds of Paradise

+8% Synergy $7.76

Managorger Hydra

+8% Synergy $1.38

Evercoat Ursine

+8% Synergy $0.31

Hornet Queen

+8% Synergy $0.34

Squee, the Immortal

+5% Synergy $1.09

Terror of the Peaks

+5% Synergy $28.34

Savage Ventmaw

+3% Synergy $0.29

Kogla, the Titan Ape

+3% Synergy $2.97

Fanatic of Rhonas

+2% Synergy $9.08

Delighted Halfling

0% Synergy $27.18

Toski, Bearer of Secrets

-2% Synergy $7.98

Eternal Witness

-4% Synergy $2.17

Elvish Mystic

-7% Synergy $0.43

Llanowar Elves

-12% Synergy $0.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile deck ahead.

Natural Reclamation

+49% Synergy $0.26

You Find Some Prisoners

+30% Synergy $0.26

Demon Bolt

+29% Synergy $0.24

Heroic Intervention

+9% Synergy $14.29

Lifestream's Blessing

+9% Synergy $1.11

Tibalt's Trickery

+7% Synergy $9.96

Seize Opportunity

+5% Synergy $0.22

Chaos Warp

+4% Synergy $0.37

March of Reckless Joy

+4% Synergy $0.30

Commune with Lava

+4% Synergy $1.08

Wild Magic Surge

+3% Synergy $1.81

Return of the Wildspeaker

+2% Synergy $1.00

Krosan Grip

+2% Synergy $1.69

Untimely Malfunction

0% Synergy $7.61

Nature's Claim

0% Synergy $1.03

Collective Resistance

-2% Synergy $0.89

Tamiyo's Safekeeping

-2% Synergy $5.05

Tyvar's Stand

-3% Synergy $0.57

Deflecting Swat

-4% Synergy $65.21

Abrade

-8% Synergy $0.41

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Exile game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist.

Ignite the Future

+50% Synergy $0.43

Light Up the Stage

+41% Synergy $0.27

Search for Tomorrow

+41% Synergy $0.29

Venture Forth

+39% Synergy $0.34

Improvisation Capstone

+35% Synergy $9.84

Terramorph

+29% Synergy $0.33

Volcanic Torrent

+27% Synergy $0.27

Three Visits

+25% Synergy $4.60

Kodama's Reach

+20% Synergy $1.54

Call Forth the Tempest

+16% Synergy $38.04

Rousing Refrain

+15% Synergy $0.28

Reckless Impulse

+14% Synergy $1.41

Wrenn's Resolve

+14% Synergy $2.39

Mizzium Mortars

+12% Synergy $0.56

Ensnared by the Mara

+10% Synergy $6.77

Creative Technique

+9% Synergy $0.30

Contest of Claws

+8% Synergy $3.41

Inspired Tinkering

+8% Synergy $1.24

Into the Time Vortex

+7% Synergy $3.98

Hit the Mother Lode

+7% Synergy $0.66

Glimpse the Impossible

+6% Synergy $0.32

Explore

+6% Synergy $0.29

Fateful Tempest

+6% Synergy $0.57

Ultimate Magic: Meteor

+5% Synergy $0.31

Apex of Power

+4% Synergy $1.00

Anzrag's Rampage

+4% Synergy $0.25

Dance with Calamity

+4% Synergy $0.27

Feral Encounter

+4% Synergy $0.28

Germination Practicum

+3% Synergy $8.78

Ezuri's Predation

+2% Synergy $2.14

Sundering Eruption

+0% Synergy $0.85

Bala Ged Recovery

-2% Synergy $5.68

Bridgeworks Battle

-2% Synergy $0.56

Blasphemous Act

-3% Synergy $3.83

Skyshroud Claim

-3% Synergy $0.92

Vandalblast

-3% Synergy $1.07

Decimate

-6% Synergy $0.31

Stump Stomp

-7% Synergy $0.36

Farseek

-8% Synergy $0.53

Rishkar's Expertise

-14% Synergy $3.82

Rampant Growth

-19% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist Exile decks.

Wand of Wonder

+36% Synergy $2.01

Chimil, the Inner Sun

+33% Synergy $7.20

Chaos Wand

+31% Synergy $0.37

Whispersilk Cloak

+29% Synergy $1.37

Sword of Forge and Frontier

+28% Synergy $9.79

Lightning Greaves

+22% Synergy $3.66

Brotherhood Regalia

+14% Synergy $8.45

Mithril Coat

+13% Synergy $30.07

Trailblazer's Boots

+12% Synergy $3.99

Dolmen Gate

+11% Synergy $31.59

Swiftfoot Boots

+9% Synergy $2.46

Strionic Resonator

+5% Synergy $9.18

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder

+4% Synergy $4.61

Darksteel Plate

+2% Synergy $6.10

Commander's Plate

+2% Synergy $45.30

Emerald Medallion

+2% Synergy $2.87

Ruby Medallion

+2% Synergy $11.83

The Great Henge

+0% Synergy $62.89

Basilisk Collar

-1% Synergy $4.77

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Exile strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Stolen Strategy

+52% Synergy $0.36

Outpost Siege

+36% Synergy $0.28

Charred Foyer // Warped Space

+35% Synergy $2.04

Monstrous Vortex

+29% Synergy $0.29

Wild Wasteland

+24% Synergy $1.65

Valakut Exploration

+23% Synergy $3.65

Tavern Brawler

+19% Synergy $0.19

Warstorm Surge

+16% Synergy $0.87

Bigger on the Inside

+15% Synergy $0.43

Shadow in the Warp

+11% Synergy $18.77

Journey to the Lost City

+9% Synergy $0.22

Rhythm of the Wild

+8% Synergy $5.13

Share the Spoils

+8% Synergy $3.82

Virtue of Courage

+7% Synergy $2.36

Virtue of Strength

+7% Synergy $4.16

Possibility Storm

+6% Synergy $2.60

Bear Umbra

+5% Synergy $10.88

Fight Rigging

+4% Synergy $0.48

Sandwurm Convergence

+4% Synergy $0.33

Food Chain

+4% Synergy $42.40

Breaching Dragonstorm

+4% Synergy $0.24

Primeval Bounty

+2% Synergy $0.29

Rising of the Day

+0% Synergy $1.44

Up the Beanstalk

0% Synergy $2.18

City on Fire

0% Synergy $11.99

Fires of Yavimaya

0% Synergy $0.66

Exploration

-2% Synergy $34.14

Fiery Emancipation

-2% Synergy $15.84

Guardian Project

-3% Synergy $12.11

Sylvan Library

-5% Synergy $28.04

Aggravated Assault

-5% Synergy $35.03

Utopia Sprawl

-7% Synergy $1.81

Garruk's Uprising

-19% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile game plan.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds

+36% Synergy $0.75

Xenagos, the Reveler

+15% Synergy $1.84

Chandra, Torch of Defiance

+12% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist Exile decks.

Spinerock Knoll

+60% Synergy $1.45

Mosswort Bridge

+49% Synergy $0.33

Rogue's Passage

+21% Synergy $0.40

Hidden Volcano

+14% Synergy $0.24

Castle Embereth

+14% Synergy $0.33

Access Tunnel

+13% Synergy $0.38

Kessig Wolf Run

+12% Synergy $0.38

Hidden Nursery

+11% Synergy $0.22

Maze of Ith

+10% Synergy $10.62

Temple of the False God

+10% Synergy $0.29

Cori Mountain Monastery

+10% Synergy $0.75

Raging Ravine

+9% Synergy $0.17

Arena of Glory

+7% Synergy $7.56

Command Beacon

0% Synergy $7.41

Castle Garenbrig

0% Synergy $7.01

Boseiju, Who Endures

-2% Synergy $49.11

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

-8% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile strategy.

Interdimensional Web Watch

+11% Synergy $0.27

Arcane Signet

+11% Synergy $0.69

Sarevok's Tome

+7% Synergy $3.24

Sol Ring

+6% Synergy $1.84

Herd Heirloom

+1% Synergy $4.44

Gruul Signet

0% Synergy $0.44

Commander's Sphere

0% Synergy $0.26

Fellwar Stone

0% Synergy $0.70

Mind Stone

-1% Synergy $0.31

Talisman of Impulse

-4% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile decks.

Temple of Abandon

+21% Synergy $0.23

Highland Forest

+19% Synergy $0.45

Mossfire Valley

+18% Synergy $0.27

Gruul Turf

+17% Synergy $0.31

Game Trail

+15% Synergy $0.29

Myriad Landscape

+13% Synergy $0.31

Rockfall Vale

+12% Synergy $2.51

Cinder Glade

+10% Synergy $0.49

Command Tower

+9% Synergy $0.34

Blighted Woodland

+9% Synergy $0.38

Ash Barrens

+8% Synergy $0.35

Spire Garden

+8% Synergy $2.20

Stomping Ground

+5% Synergy $6.68

Cragcrown Pathway

+4% Synergy $2.77

Rootbound Crag

+2% Synergy $0.31

Forest

+2% Synergy $0.17

Mountain

+2% Synergy $0.16

Fire-Lit Thicket

+2% Synergy $8.93

Commercial District

+1% Synergy $6.69

Wooded Foothills

+1% Synergy $17.02

Thornspire Verge

+1% Synergy $5.59

Sundering Eruption

+0% Synergy $0.85

Prismatic Vista

-1% Synergy $34.97

Grove of the Burnwillows

-1% Synergy $7.48

Exotic Orchard

-1% Synergy $0.24

Bala Ged Recovery

-2% Synergy $5.68

Fabled Passage

-2% Synergy $1.05

Bridgeworks Battle

-2% Synergy $0.56

Disciple of Freyalise

-3% Synergy $1.22

Taiga

-3% Synergy

Karplusan Forest

-3% Synergy $0.43

Sheltered Thicket

-5% Synergy $0.27

Copperline Gorge

-6% Synergy $0.57

Stump Stomp

-7% Synergy $0.36

Terramorphic Expanse

-10% Synergy $0.29

Evolving Wilds

-13% Synergy $0.33

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