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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor: Exile
Price tag $0.52

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Sword Coast Sailor
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Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 16% Clones 9% Exile 9% Ramp 9% Sea Creatures 7%
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Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+25% Synergy $34.59

Creatures

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

Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+99% Synergy $3.87
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+98% Synergy $0.32
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+97% Synergy $1.03
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+96% Synergy $0.28
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+81% Synergy $0.30
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+66% Synergy $0.49
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+64% Synergy $0.20
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+63% Synergy $0.22
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+62% Synergy $0.12
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+62% Synergy $0.41
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+62% Synergy $0.47
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+61% Synergy $0.34
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
+61% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+60% Synergy $0.26
Terastodon Terastodon
+59% Synergy $0.40
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+44% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+39% Synergy $0.25
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+33% Synergy $0.56
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+33% Synergy $0.41
Cradle Clearcutter Cradle Clearcutter
+33% Synergy $0.13
Evie Frye Evie Frye
+33% Synergy $0.36
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+33% Synergy $0.60
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+33% Synergy $0.65
Plaxmanta Plaxmanta
+33% Synergy $0.34
Aethersnipe Aethersnipe
+33% Synergy $0.12
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+33% Synergy $1.26
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+33% Synergy $0.77
Dream Eater Dream Eater
+33% Synergy $0.29
Leafkin Druid Leafkin Druid
+33% Synergy $0.19
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+33% Synergy $0.27
Evercoat Ursine Evercoat Ursine
+33% Synergy $0.34
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+32% Synergy $1.12
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
+32% Synergy $0.18
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+32% Synergy $1.83
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+32% Synergy $0.40
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+32% Synergy $1.16
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+31% Synergy $0.31
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+31% Synergy $0.37
Skyserpent Seeker Skyserpent Seeker
+31% Synergy $0.25
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+30% Synergy $0.39
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+30% Synergy $2.97
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+30% Synergy $1.57
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.28
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+28% Synergy $0.30
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.29
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+25% Synergy $9.41
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+24% Synergy $0.16
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.33
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+21% Synergy $0.46
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+20% Synergy $3.65

Instants

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

Brainsurge Brainsurge
+64% Synergy $0.40
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+48% Synergy $0.34
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+33% Synergy $0.15
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+33% Synergy $0.62
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+33% Synergy $0.23
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+33% Synergy $8.03
Flatline Flatline
+33% Synergy $0.37
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+32% Synergy $0.57
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+32% Synergy $4.80
Reclaim Reclaim
+32% Synergy $0.16
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+30% Synergy $4.17
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+30% Synergy $0.74
Resculpt Resculpt
+28% Synergy $0.22
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+28% Synergy $0.29
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+27% Synergy $0.31
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+23% Synergy $0.77
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+22% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+19% Synergy $1.43
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-12% Synergy $0.32
Beast Within Beast Within
-16% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Exile game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor.

Salvage Salvage
+33% Synergy $0.75
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+33% Synergy $0.20
Dance of the Tumbleweeds Dance of the Tumbleweeds
+33% Synergy $0.19
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+32% Synergy $1.14
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+32% Synergy $0.33
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+28% Synergy $0.32
Ravenform Ravenform
+28% Synergy $0.34
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+24% Synergy $3.64
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-13% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor Exile decks.

The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+66% Synergy $0.40
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+33% Synergy $0.50
Brainstone Brainstone
+33% Synergy $0.16
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+32% Synergy $1.63
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+31% Synergy $9.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Exile strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor decks.

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+83% Synergy $0.45
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+33% Synergy $0.30
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+33% Synergy $0.27
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+33% Synergy $1.02
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+32% Synergy $1.61
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+32% Synergy $0.65
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+28% Synergy $2.22
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+28% Synergy $0.30
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+25% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+19% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor's Exile game plan.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+32% Synergy $0.78
Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+28% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor Exile decks.

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+49% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.36
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+32% Synergy $0.38
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+31% Synergy $0.41
Rivendell Rivendell
+28% Synergy $1.74
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+28% Synergy $0.83
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+28% Synergy $1.89
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+28% Synergy $2.04
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+27% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.32
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+15% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor's Exile strategy.

Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+33% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.46
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor's Exile decks.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+46% Synergy $0.24
Wastes Wastes
+33% Synergy $0.75
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+32% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+28% Synergy $0.24
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+28% Synergy $10.48
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+28% Synergy $0.93
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+27% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.39
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-10% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-11% Synergy $0.75
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-13% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.25
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-19% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-28% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor: Exile.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kodama of the East Tree Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kodama of the East Tree
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Thrasios, Triton Hero Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor Susan Foreman The Sixth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kodama of the East Tree Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kodama of the East Tree
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Tenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Tenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Esior, Wardwing Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Halana, Kessig Ranger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Halana, Kessig Ranger
The Thirteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Thirteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Eighth Doctor Susan Foreman The Eighth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Tenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Tenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alora, Merry Thief Cloakwood Hermit Alora, Merry Thief // Cloakwood Hermit
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dungeon Delver Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Feywild Visitor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Feywild Visitor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Shadow Thieves Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dungeon Delver Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dungeon Delver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Shameless Charlatan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Shameless Charlatan
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Alena, Kessig Trapper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood

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