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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler: Exile
Price tag $0.63

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Tavern Brawler
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 25% Equipment 10% Legends 10% Treasure 10%
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High Synergy Cards

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

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+97% Synergy $0.29

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+20% Synergy $15.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+12% Synergy $26.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $41.60

Creatures

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

Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+59% Synergy $0.42
Jubilation Jubilation
+50% Synergy $0.32
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+48% Synergy $0.70
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+48% Synergy $0.42
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
+47% Synergy $0.24
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
+46% Synergy $0.22
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+42% Synergy $5.89
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+39% Synergy $2.61
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+35% Synergy $1.03
Summon: Magus Sisters Summon: Magus Sisters
+33% Synergy $0.32
Two-Headed Hunter Two-Headed Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.26
Avatar of the Resolute Avatar of the Resolute
+25% Synergy $0.33
Oak Street Innkeeper Oak Street Innkeeper
+25% Synergy $0.12
Ancient Imperiosaur Ancient Imperiosaur
+25% Synergy $0.38
Deathcoil Wurm Deathcoil Wurm
+25% Synergy $5.62
Quaketusk Boar Quaketusk Boar
+25% Synergy $0.15
Old One Eye Old One Eye
+25% Synergy $2.68
Stensia Innkeeper Stensia Innkeeper
+25% Synergy $0.08
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+24% Synergy $15.92
Green Slime Green Slime
+24% Synergy $1.63
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+24% Synergy $1.94
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+24% Synergy $12.26
Greenwarden of Murasa Greenwarden of Murasa
+24% Synergy $0.27
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+24% Synergy $0.16
Dream Pillager Dream Pillager
+24% Synergy $0.19
Titan of Industry Titan of Industry
+24% Synergy $0.32
Challenger Troll Challenger Troll
+24% Synergy $0.11
Battle Mammoth Battle Mammoth
+24% Synergy $0.36
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+24% Synergy $0.29
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+24% Synergy $0.29
Brawn Brawn
+23% Synergy $0.40
Towering Gibbon Towering Gibbon
+23% Synergy $0.29
Tuya Bearclaw Tuya Bearclaw
+23% Synergy $0.12
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+22% Synergy $0.30
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+22% Synergy $0.12
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+22% Synergy $0.37
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+22% Synergy $0.27
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+21% Synergy $0.33
Terastodon Terastodon
+20% Synergy $0.40
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+20% Synergy $0.37
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+20% Synergy $4.22
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+20% Synergy $0.39
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+20% Synergy $1.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.26
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+19% Synergy $0.34
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+19% Synergy $6.03
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+18% Synergy $0.41
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+16% Synergy $36.72
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+15% Synergy $2.97
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $9.41

Instants

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

Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+67% Synergy $3.35
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+43% Synergy $8.23
Big Score Big Score
+41% Synergy $0.60
Crash the Party Crash the Party
+25% Synergy $0.37
Staggering Size Staggering Size
+25% Synergy $0.15
Battlegrowth Battlegrowth
+25% Synergy $0.05
Uncaged Fury Uncaged Fury
+25% Synergy $0.09
Luxurious Libation Luxurious Libation
+25% Synergy $0.17
Fanatical Strength Fanatical Strength
+25% Synergy $0.15
Smashing Success Smashing Success
+25% Synergy $0.07
Antagonize Antagonize
+25% Synergy $0.09
Gold Rush Gold Rush
+24% Synergy $0.15
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+24% Synergy $0.10
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+24% Synergy $0.17
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+24% Synergy $0.35
Twinferno Twinferno
+24% Synergy $0.39
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+24% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+23% Synergy $0.31
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.30
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.24
Beast Within Beast Within
+22% Synergy $0.46
Prizefight Prizefight
+22% Synergy $0.38
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+21% Synergy $0.22
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+21% Synergy $17.44
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+21% Synergy $0.46
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+20% Synergy $3.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+19% Synergy $0.27
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+18% Synergy $1.22
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+15% Synergy $0.24
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+14% Synergy $0.94
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+13% Synergy $0.26
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+13% Synergy $1.03
Abrade Abrade
+9% Synergy $0.28
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $0.77
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-13% Synergy $13.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Exile game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler.

You Meet in a Tavern You Meet in a Tavern
+50% Synergy $0.09
Crack Open Crack Open
+49% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+31% Synergy $0.82
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+28% Synergy $3.64
Decimate Decimate
+27% Synergy $0.29
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+25% Synergy $0.16
Fade into Antiquity Fade into Antiquity
+25% Synergy $0.13
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+25% Synergy $0.06
An-Havva Inn An-Havva Inn
+25% Synergy $0.15
Courage in Crisis Courage in Crisis
+25% Synergy $0.23
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+25% Synergy $0.17
Elven Rite Elven Rite
+25% Synergy $0.17
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+25% Synergy $0.29
Improvised Weaponry Improvised Weaponry
+25% Synergy $0.16
Beastie Beatdown Beastie Beatdown
+24% Synergy $0.05
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+24% Synergy $8.12
Time of Need Time of Need
+24% Synergy $4.34
Savage Smash Savage Smash
+24% Synergy $0.09
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+24% Synergy $0.28
Wear Down Wear Down
+23% Synergy $0.28
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+23% Synergy $0.66
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+23% Synergy $0.46
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+23% Synergy $4.96
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+23% Synergy $0.56
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+23% Synergy $2.85
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+23% Synergy $1.79
Regrowth Regrowth
+22% Synergy $0.48
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+21% Synergy $5.30
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+20% Synergy $0.30
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+18% Synergy $1.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+17% Synergy $1.14
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+16% Synergy $1.18
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+14% Synergy $0.87
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $2.31
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+12% Synergy $1.31
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy $0.38
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+8% Synergy $0.36
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy $0.30
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.51
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+25% Synergy $0.18
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+24% Synergy $0.53
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+24% Synergy $3.94
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+24% Synergy $2.51
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+24% Synergy $2.10
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+24% Synergy $10.55
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+23% Synergy $0.39
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+23% Synergy $1.12
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+23% Synergy $0.89
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+23% Synergy $9.63
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+20% Synergy $9.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $2.99
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+16% Synergy $68.87

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Exile strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler decks.

Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+47% Synergy $0.26
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+37% Synergy $12.08
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+36% Synergy $5.31
Killer Service Killer Service
+25% Synergy $0.39
Case of the Trampled Garden Case of the Trampled Garden
+25% Synergy $0.22
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+25% Synergy $0.28
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+25% Synergy $0.39
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+24% Synergy $0.25
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+24% Synergy $0.36
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+24% Synergy $0.31
Master Chef Master Chef
+24% Synergy $0.31
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+24% Synergy $2.26
Stimulus Package Stimulus Package
+24% Synergy $0.26
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+24% Synergy $10.76
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+23% Synergy $0.42
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+23% Synergy $0.33
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+22% Synergy $0.19
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+22% Synergy $1.75
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+22% Synergy $5.48
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+22% Synergy $1.77
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+20% Synergy $9.49
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+19% Synergy $2.22
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+19% Synergy $2.37
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+19% Synergy $0.30
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+18% Synergy $0.97
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+18% Synergy $1.61
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+17% Synergy $6.41
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $12.70
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+16% Synergy $10.29
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+12% Synergy $1.35
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.40
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
0% Synergy $2.67
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-14% Synergy $0.45

Planeswalkers

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

Domri, Chaos Bringer Domri, Chaos Bringer
+24% Synergy $0.54
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+15% Synergy $1.22

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+38% Synergy $0.34
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+33% Synergy $0.31
Oakhollow Village Oakhollow Village
+24% Synergy $0.34
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+24% Synergy $0.28
Rockface Village Rockface Village
+24% Synergy $0.30
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+24% Synergy $16.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+19% Synergy $6.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.32
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+39% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+22% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+4% Synergy $0.32
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler's Exile decks.

Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+48% Synergy $0.26
Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+25% Synergy $0.22
Pillar of the Paruns Pillar of the Paruns
+25% Synergy $1.25
Ancient Ziggurat Ancient Ziggurat
+24% Synergy $0.36
Bleeding Woods Bleeding Woods
+23% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+23% Synergy $0.17
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+22% Synergy $0.24
Mountain Valley Mountain Valley
+22% Synergy $0.31
Racers' Ring Racers' Ring
+22% Synergy $0.11
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+21% Synergy $0.36
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+21% Synergy $0.26
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+21% Synergy $0.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+15% Synergy $11.42
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+13% Synergy $0.17
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+12% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.24
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+8% Synergy $0.36
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+7% Synergy $0.35
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+4% Synergy $2.86
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.08
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.31
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $7.19
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+1% Synergy $5.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.36
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-6% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-6% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.25
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-11% Synergy $2.20
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-16% Synergy $0.43
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-18% Synergy $2.05
Game Trail Game Trail
-20% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

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

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
The War Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The War Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Passionate Archaeologist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Passionate Archaeologist
The Thirteenth Doctor Amy Pond The Thirteenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Tenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Passionate Archaeologist Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Passionate Archaeologist
The War Doctor Graham O'Brien The War Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The War Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The War Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fourteenth Doctor Amy Pond The Fourteenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The War Doctor Amy Pond The War Doctor // Amy Pond
The War Doctor Clara Oswald The War Doctor // Clara Oswald
The War Doctor Rose Tyler The War Doctor // Rose Tyler
The War Doctor Ryan Sinclair The War Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The War Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The War Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The War Doctor Tegan Jovanka The War Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The War Doctor Yasmin Khan The War Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Passionate Archaeologist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist
The Tenth Doctor Amy Pond The Tenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Tenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Tenth Doctor Donna Noble The Tenth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Tenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Tenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Tenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Tenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Fourteenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourteenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Thirteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Thirteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The War Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The War Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The War Doctor K-9, Mark I The War Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The War Doctor Martha Jones The War Doctor // Martha Jones
The War Doctor Vislor Turlough The War Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
The First Doctor Amy Pond The First Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Tenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Tenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Tenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Tenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Tenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Thirteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Thirteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist

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