Durnan of the Yawning Portal
$0.39
$0.39Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Mono-Green Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Durnan of the Yawning Portal.
Hunter Pence Takes A Swing At Commander | Shuffle Up & Play #69 | Magic: The Gathering Gameplay
Decembonus #2: Marneus vs Durnan vs Garna vs Shorikai #edh #cmdr game play
Hazezon vs Xantcha vs Lysaga vs Durnan/Archaeologist | EDH Gameplay Ft. ThrabenU | Smooth Brain EDH
Surprise Sunday #edh / #cmdr stream with Dom, Mat, and Jalbert!
Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!
Background Cards
Durnan of the Yawning Portal can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.
Passionate Archaeologist
Sword Coast Sailor
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Guild Artisan
Tavern Brawler
Haunted One
Master Chef
Folk Hero
Feywild Visitor
Hardy Outlander
Far Traveler
Agent of the Iron Throne
Cultist of the Absolute
Scion of Halaster
Acolyte of Bahamut
Clan Crafter
Raised by Giants
Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Faceless One
Flaming Fist
Inspiring Leader
Noble Heritage
Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin
Veteran SoldierHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Durnan of the Yawning Portal's abilities and overall game plan.
Nature's Claim+36% Synergy
$0.93
Unnatural Growth+33% Synergy
$1.78
Fyndhorn Elves+21% Synergy
$1.04
Nature's Lore+20% Synergy
$1.39
Rampant Growth+14% Synergy
$0.42
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Durnan of the Yawning Portal decks.
Cultivate+4% Synergy
$0.33
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Gaea's Cradle+4% Synergy
$977.12
Worldly Tutor-5% Synergy
$18.76
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Durnan of the Yawning Portal's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker+99% Synergy
$0.21
Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru+98% Synergy
$0.52
Loot, Exuberant Explorer+89% Synergy
$2.82
Altanak, the Thrice-Called+49% Synergy
$0.13
Emissary Green+49% Synergy
$0.41
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods+44% Synergy
$13.18
Six+44% Synergy
$6.18
Eladamri, Korvecdal+43% Synergy
$4.71
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth+43% Synergy
$3.78
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower+42% Synergy
$61.02
Thrun, Breaker of Silence+41% Synergy
$0.22
Green Slime+40% Synergy
$2.04
Beanstalk Giant+38% Synergy
$0.15
Nylea, Keen-Eyed+37% Synergy
$7.50
Toski, Bearer of Secrets+28% Synergy
$2.10
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma+28% Synergy
$0.68
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician+28% Synergy
$0.63
Scaled Nurturer+28% Synergy
$0.13
Earthquake Dragon+28% Synergy
$2.71
Jugan, the Rising Star+28% Synergy
$0.25
Tlincalli Hunter+28% Synergy
$0.97
Ambitious Dragonborn+28% Synergy
$0.08
Destructor Dragon+28% Synergy
$0.21
Casal, Lurkwood Pathfinder+28% Synergy
$18.20
Green Dragon+28% Synergy
$0.14
Emerald Dragon+28% Synergy
$0.15
Radagast the Brown+28% Synergy
$0.50
Azusa, Lost but Seeking+27% Synergy
$9.39
Ghalta, Primal Hunger+27% Synergy
$0.54
Dosan the Falling Leaf+27% Synergy
$23.97
Arasta of the Endless Web+26% Synergy
$0.26
Old Gnawbone+24% Synergy
$45.84
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer+23% Synergy
$16.19
Vorinclex+22% Synergy
$5.12
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea+22% Synergy
$3.11
Questing Beast+22% Synergy
$3.14
Boreal Druid+21% Synergy
$2.59
End-Raze Forerunners+21% Synergy
$0.49
Kodama of the East Tree+20% Synergy
$2.29
Yeva, Nature's Herald+18% Synergy
$0.63
Allosaurus Shepherd+18% Synergy
$27.89
Terastodon+16% Synergy
$0.25
Surrak and Goreclaw+15% Synergy
$6.23
Circle of Dreams Druid+13% Synergy
$5.66
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+11% Synergy
$7.59
Rampaging Baloths+11% Synergy
$0.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder+4% Synergy
$0.48
Reclamation Sage+3% Synergy
$0.12
Elvish Mystic-6% Synergy
$0.43
Llanowar Elves-12% Synergy
$0.20
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Durnan of the Yawning Portal safe.
Natural Reclamation+28% Synergy
$0.14
Tyvar's Stand+15% Synergy
$0.94
Fog+14% Synergy
$0.35
Fog of War+14% Synergy
$0.04
Artisan's Sorrow+14% Synergy
$0.05
Might Beyond Reason+14% Synergy
$0.06
Witch's Web+14% Synergy
$0.04
Predator's Rapport+14% Synergy
$0.21
Crumble+14% Synergy
$1.80
Explosive Growth+14% Synergy
$0.10
Tawnos's Tinkering+14% Synergy
$0.04
Wasteful Harvest+14% Synergy
$0.07
Withstand Death+12% Synergy
$0.20
Snakeskin Veil+11% Synergy
$0.09
Entish Restoration+11% Synergy
$1.59
Return to Nature+11% Synergy
$0.20
Jaheira's Respite+11% Synergy
$0.29
Giant Growth+11% Synergy
$0.15
Ranger's Guile+11% Synergy
$0.10
Constant Mists+10% Synergy
$15.77
Cosmic Hunger+10% Synergy
$0.19
Blossoming Defense+9% Synergy
$0.43
Noxious Revival+8% Synergy
$5.18
Krosan Grip+7% Synergy
$0.95
Ram Through+6% Synergy
$0.57
Force of Vigor+4% Synergy
$6.57
Gaea's Gift+3% Synergy
$0.70
Chord of Calling+3% Synergy
$3.58
Hunter's Insight0% Synergy
$0.36
Harrow-3% Synergy
$0.20
Return of the Wildspeaker-10% Synergy
$0.83
Beast Within-17% Synergy
$0.62
Heroic Intervention-32% Synergy
$11.08
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Durnan of the Yawning Portal's game plan and control the board.
Search for Tomorrow+25% Synergy
$0.29
Thunderous Debut+14% Synergy
$0.13
Glistening Dawn+14% Synergy
$0.09
Terramorph+14% Synergy
$0.14
Venture Forth+14% Synergy
$0.32
Shoot Down+14% Synergy
$0.04
Epic Confrontation+14% Synergy
$0.05
Fade into Antiquity+14% Synergy
$0.03
Track Down+14% Synergy
$0.09
Rise of the Eldrazi+14% Synergy
$12.55
Introduction to Prophecy+14% Synergy
$0.11
Roar of the Wurm+14% Synergy
$0.17
Barroom Brawl+14% Synergy
$0.07
Commune with Nature+14% Synergy
$0.05
Elven Farsight+13% Synergy
$0.10
Journey of Discovery+13% Synergy
$0.19
Many Partings+13% Synergy
$0.11
Selvala's Stampede+13% Synergy
$0.84
Green Sun's Twilight+11% Synergy
$0.27
Prey Upon+11% Synergy
$0.08
Titania's Command+10% Synergy
$0.47
Migration Path+9% Synergy
$0.27
Explore+8% Synergy
$0.25
Triumph of the Hordes+4% Synergy
$13.47
Ezuri's Predation+3% Synergy
$0.78
Kodama's Reach+2% Synergy
$1.67
Three Visits+1% Synergy
$6.22
Harmonize0% Synergy
$0.24
Green Sun's Zenith-2% Synergy
$19.00
Finale of Devastation-2% Synergy
$23.66
Shamanic Revelation-7% Synergy
$0.83
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Conduit of Worlds+34% Synergy
$3.62
Zephyr Boots+14% Synergy
$0.29
Treasure Map+14% Synergy
$0.28
Quietus Spike+14% Synergy
$0.70
Stuffed Bear+14% Synergy
$0.05
Brain in a Jar+14% Synergy
$0.16
Darksteel Pendant+14% Synergy
$0.14
Crystal Ball+14% Synergy
$0.34
Ghirapur Orrery+14% Synergy
$0.39
Argentum Armor+14% Synergy
$1.87
Dowsing Dagger+14% Synergy
$4.66
Monster Manual+10% Synergy
$2.87
Lifecrafter's Bestiary+1% Synergy
$0.24
Swiftfoot Boots-4% Synergy
$1.28
Rhonas's Monument-5% Synergy
$1.82
The Great Henge-9% Synergy
$62.52
Lightning Greaves-10% Synergy
$4.54
Emerald Medallion-12% Synergy
$1.77
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Durnan of the Yawning Portal's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sylvan Anthem+31% Synergy
$0.84
Raised by Giants+27% Synergy
$0.18
Glorious Sunrise+25% Synergy
$1.21
Dragon Fangs+14% Synergy
$0.16
Acolyte of Bahamut+14% Synergy
$0.06
Into the Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.41
Leyline of Lifeforce+14% Synergy
$5.98
Journey to the Lost City+14% Synergy
$0.25
Lifegift+14% Synergy
$7.15
Vessel of Nascency+14% Synergy
$0.15
Jugan Defends the Temple+14% Synergy
$1.16
Rowen+14% Synergy
$0.37
Bower Passage+14% Synergy
$0.59
Earth Surge+14% Synergy
$0.72
Nature's Revolt+13% Synergy
$6.72
Frontier Siege+13% Synergy
$0.23
Audacity+12% Synergy
$0.32
Master Chef+12% Synergy
$0.09
Fertile Ground+12% Synergy
$0.34
Boseiju Reaches Skyward+12% Synergy
$0.10
Utopia Sprawl+11% Synergy
$0.88
Cryptolith Rite+11% Synergy
$2.01
Roaring Earth+11% Synergy
$0.27
Overgrowth+11% Synergy
$0.35
Season of Growth+9% Synergy
$0.24
Retreat to Kazandu+9% Synergy
$0.52
Zendikar's Roil+9% Synergy
$1.09
Sandwurm Convergence+8% Synergy
$0.28
Druid Class+8% Synergy
$1.74
Abundance+8% Synergy
$0.84
Virtue of Strength+5% Synergy
$2.49
Garruk's Uprising+4% Synergy
$0.35
Rancor+3% Synergy
$0.90
Wild Growth+1% Synergy
$0.31
Colossal Majesty0% Synergy
$0.89
Growing Rites of Itlimoc0% Synergy
$3.39
Exploration-2% Synergy
$24.37
Guardian Project-4% Synergy
$11.06
Tribute to the World Tree-9% Synergy
$10.53
Kenrith's Transformation-10% Synergy
$0.93
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Durnan of the Yawning Portal to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds+38% Synergy
$0.75
Garruk, Unleashed+11% Synergy
$0.58
Nissa, Ascended Animist+7% Synergy
$1.62
Garruk, Primal Hunter+1% Synergy
$1.59
Nissa, Who Shakes the World-6% Synergy
$2.68
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Arid Archway+47% Synergy
$0.62
Shifting Woodland+37% Synergy
$5.69
Guildless Commons+25% Synergy
$3.72
Jungle Basin+25% Synergy
$0.34
Yavimaya Hollow+24% Synergy
$73.53
Emergence Zone+24% Synergy
$1.86
Temple of the False God+18% Synergy
$0.16
Arcane Lighthouse+13% Synergy
$7.23
Memorial to Unity+13% Synergy
$0.10
Cryptic Caves+13% Synergy
$0.11
Blast Zone+12% Synergy
$0.46
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers+12% Synergy
$5.55
Witch's Clinic+11% Synergy
$5.22
Tyrite Sanctum+11% Synergy
$2.02
Desert of the Indomitable+11% Synergy
$0.16
Slippery Karst+10% Synergy
$0.13
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+9% Synergy
$0.91
War Room+8% Synergy
$2.72
Scavenger Grounds+8% Synergy
$0.39
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature+8% Synergy
$0.91
Karn's Bastion+5% Synergy
$0.61
Boseiju, Who Endures+3% Synergy
$29.74
Dryad Arbor+3% Synergy
$1.56
Tranquil Thicket+2% Synergy
$0.13
Mosswort Bridge+1% Synergy
$0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+1% Synergy
$34.81
Castle Garenbrig0% Synergy
$4.32
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
$2.09
Rogue's Passage-9% Synergy
$0.25
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-9% Synergy
$9.29
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Arcane Signet+30% Synergy
$0.50
Fellwar Stone+27% Synergy
$1.13
Commander's Sphere+26% Synergy
$0.16
Caged Sun+20% Synergy
$3.61
Jade Orb of Dragonkind+14% Synergy
$0.19
Sarevok's Tome+14% Synergy
$1.27
Decanter of Endless Water+13% Synergy
$2.09
Mind Stone+10% Synergy
$0.22
Nyx Lotus+10% Synergy
$4.75
Throne of Eldraine+8% Synergy
$16.94
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.12
Lands
The mana base foundation for Durnan of the Yawning Portal decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+46% Synergy
$0.10
Command Tower+23% Synergy
$0.22
Captivating Cave+16% Synergy
$0.08
Blighted Woodland+15% Synergy
$0.26
Exotic Orchard+14% Synergy
$0.41
Unclaimed Territory+14% Synergy
$0.29
Cave of Temptation+14% Synergy
$0.10
Ash Barrens+13% Synergy
$0.14
Path of Ancestry+8% Synergy
$0.17
Snow-Covered Forest+7% Synergy
$0.58
Misty Rainforest+6% Synergy
$25.58
Windswept Heath+6% Synergy
$10.00
Wooded Foothills+6% Synergy
$14.37
Verdant Catacombs+6% Synergy
$21.53
Terramorphic Expanse+3% Synergy
$0.26
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.21
Forest-10% Synergy
$6.00
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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Faceless One
Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Hardy Outlander
Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Raised by Giants
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Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kodama of the East Tree
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // The Prismatic Piper
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kodama of the East Tree
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Numa, Joraga Chieftain