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Durnan of the Yawning Portal
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4039 Current Rank
#3478 Last Week
#4578 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Durnan of the Yawning Portal.

Background Cards

Durnan of the Yawning Portal can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Durnan of the Yawning Portal's abilities and overall game plan.

Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+46% Synergy $0.11
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+45% Synergy $7.83
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+43% Synergy $4.67
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+38% Synergy $0.94
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+35% Synergy $0.61
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+35% Synergy $2.11
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+32% Synergy $0.26
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+28% Synergy $0.87
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+26% Synergy $2.20
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $1.95

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Durnan of the Yawning Portal decks.

Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.61

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $993.06
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Durnan of the Yawning Portal's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sazh Katzroy Sazh Katzroy
+48% Synergy $0.74
Diamond Weapon Diamond Weapon
+48% Synergy $0.18
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+47% Synergy $2.93
Mightform Harmonizer Mightform Harmonizer
+43% Synergy $1.18
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
+36% Synergy $0.20
Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker
+33% Synergy $0.14
Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru
+32% Synergy $0.24
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+31% Synergy $3.35
Elfsworn Giant Elfsworn Giant
+31% Synergy $0.20
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+28% Synergy $2.82
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+28% Synergy $1.26
Sazh's Chocobo Sazh's Chocobo
+28% Synergy $0.81
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+28% Synergy $2.37
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+27% Synergy $0.67
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+25% Synergy $3.65
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+25% Synergy $0.55
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+25% Synergy $1.08
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+24% Synergy $0.12
Casal, Lurkwood Pathfinder Casal, Pathbreaker Owlbear Casal, Lurkwood Pathfinder
+24% Synergy $16.90
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+24% Synergy $0.41
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+23% Synergy $0.34
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+23% Synergy $0.35
Druid of the Cowl Druid of the Cowl
+23% Synergy $0.33
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+23% Synergy $21.70
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+22% Synergy $3.91
Green Slime Green Slime
+22% Synergy $2.15
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+22% Synergy $0.30
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+21% Synergy $11.86
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+21% Synergy $0.46
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+21% Synergy $3.66
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+20% Synergy $5.80
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+20% Synergy $8.02
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+20% Synergy $15.65
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+19% Synergy $5.47
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+18% Synergy $2.52
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+18% Synergy $0.40
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+18% Synergy $0.48
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+18% Synergy $5.05
Six Six
+18% Synergy $6.40
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+17% Synergy $36.73
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.41
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+14% Synergy $0.52
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+14% Synergy $30.81
Terastodon Terastodon
+13% Synergy $0.27
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+12% Synergy $6.66
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+10% Synergy $1.86
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+3% Synergy $1.10
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-17% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-23% Synergy $0.48

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Durnan of the Yawning Portal safe.

Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+47% Synergy $0.03
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.16
Predator's Rapport Predator's Rapport
+25% Synergy $0.11
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+21% Synergy $0.21
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+15% Synergy $6.03
Explosive Growth Explosive Growth
+12% Synergy $0.20
Tawnos's Tinkering Tawnos's Tinkering
+12% Synergy $0.03
Fog of War Fog of War
+12% Synergy $0.06
Artisan's Sorrow Artisan's Sorrow
+12% Synergy $0.05
Might Beyond Reason Might Beyond Reason
+12% Synergy $0.02
Witch's Web Witch's Web
+12% Synergy $0.05
Crumble Crumble
+12% Synergy $1.86
Wasteful Harvest Wasteful Harvest
+12% Synergy $0.07
Predator's Strike Predator's Strike
+12% Synergy $0.11
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+10% Synergy $0.44
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+10% Synergy $0.07
Fog Fog
+9% Synergy $0.42
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+9% Synergy $0.41
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.04
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+8% Synergy $0.14
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+8% Synergy $18.79
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $2.52
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+7% Synergy $0.41
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+6% Synergy $0.09
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+6% Synergy $4.00
Ram Through Ram Through
+2% Synergy $0.34
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+1% Synergy $0.81
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+1% Synergy $3.97
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
0% Synergy $0.92
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-1% Synergy $0.83
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-3% Synergy $5.54
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.28
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy $2.61
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-8% Synergy $0.80
Beast Within Beast Within
-22% Synergy $0.84
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-34% Synergy $10.98

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Durnan of the Yawning Portal's game plan and control the board.

Gysahl Greens Gysahl Greens
+49% Synergy $0.03
Pull Through the Weft Pull Through the Weft
+49% Synergy $0.08
Many Partings Many Partings
+23% Synergy $0.10
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+22% Synergy $0.33
Glistening Dawn Glistening Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.11
Venture Forth Venture Forth
+12% Synergy $0.22
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+12% Synergy $0.83
Roar of the Wurm Roar of the Wurm
+12% Synergy $0.12
Thunderous Debut Thunderous Debut
+12% Synergy $0.13
Terramorph Terramorph
+12% Synergy $0.19
Shoot Down Shoot Down
+12% Synergy $0.04
Fade into Antiquity Fade into Antiquity
+12% Synergy $0.03
Adventure Awaits Adventure Awaits
+12% Synergy $0.05
Invoke the Ancients Invoke the Ancients
+12% Synergy $0.11
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+12% Synergy $0.09
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+12% Synergy $0.09
Commune with Nature Commune with Nature
+12% Synergy $0.03
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+12% Synergy $0.14
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+12% Synergy $0.04
Track Down Track Down
+12% Synergy $0.11
Bounty of Skemfar Bounty of Skemfar
+12% Synergy $0.23
Abundant Harvest Abundant Harvest
+11% Synergy $0.06
Journey of Discovery Journey of Discovery
+11% Synergy $0.17
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+11% Synergy $0.06
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+11% Synergy $0.09
Green Sun's Twilight Green Sun's Twilight
+10% Synergy $0.20
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $5.96
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+9% Synergy $3.09
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+9% Synergy $0.10
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+8% Synergy $0.46
Migration Path Migration Path
+8% Synergy $0.34
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $4.95
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $13.93
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+3% Synergy $0.35
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+1% Synergy $0.99
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
0% Synergy $2.92
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $16.74
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $24.09
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.42
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-6% Synergy $1.33
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-8% Synergy $0.72
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.82
Harmonize Harmonize
-16% Synergy $0.52
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-18% Synergy $1.48

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+28% Synergy $4.50
Power Fist Power Fist
+21% Synergy $8.23
Brain in a Jar Brain in a Jar
+12% Synergy $0.16
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+12% Synergy $0.42
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+12% Synergy $0.26
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+12% Synergy $0.82
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+12% Synergy $0.16
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+12% Synergy $0.39
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+12% Synergy $2.16
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $6.50
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+12% Synergy $0.28
Stuffed Bear Stuffed Bear
+12% Synergy $0.04
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+9% Synergy $4.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.12
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
0% Synergy $0.18
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-6% Synergy $1.76
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-11% Synergy $64.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.14
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-28% Synergy $2.01

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Durnan of the Yawning Portal's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Super State Super State
+49% Synergy $9.26
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+43% Synergy $0.26
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+23% Synergy $0.27
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+22% Synergy $1.30
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+22% Synergy $4.47
Nature's Revolt Nature's Revolt
+12% Synergy $5.84
Into the Wilds Into the Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.39
Lifegift Lifegift
+12% Synergy $7.24
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+12% Synergy $0.52
Earth Surge Earth Surge
+12% Synergy $0.89
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+12% Synergy $0.22
New Horizons New Horizons
+12% Synergy $0.23
Vessel of Nascency Vessel of Nascency
+12% Synergy $0.19
Dragon Fangs Dragon Fangs
+12% Synergy $0.18
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+12% Synergy $0.10
Gift of Paradise Gift of Paradise
+12% Synergy $0.12
Leyline of Lifeforce Leyline of Lifeforce
+12% Synergy $5.53
Journey to the Lost City Journey to the Lost City
+12% Synergy $0.18
Rowen Rowen
+12% Synergy $0.38
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+11% Synergy $0.91
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+10% Synergy $4.33
Master Chef Master Chef
+10% Synergy $0.11
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+10% Synergy $0.10
Audacity Audacity
+10% Synergy $0.28
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+10% Synergy $0.36
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+9% Synergy $0.26
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+9% Synergy $0.31
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $0.97
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+8% Synergy $0.28
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+8% Synergy $0.69
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+6% Synergy $0.24
Druid Class Druid Class
+6% Synergy $1.49
Abundance Abundance
+6% Synergy $1.14
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+3% Synergy $2.99
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.03
Asceticism Asceticism
+2% Synergy $5.36
Rancor Rancor
+1% Synergy $1.11
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.85
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.18
Exploration Exploration
-4% Synergy $30.05
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $11.09
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-10% Synergy $9.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Durnan of the Yawning Portal to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+33% Synergy $0.70
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+18% Synergy $2.47
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $3.39
Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+10% Synergy $0.64
Garruk, Caller of Beasts Garruk, Caller of Beasts
+10% Synergy $2.09
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+10% Synergy $2.04
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+5% Synergy $1.95

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+38% Synergy $15.56
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+22% Synergy $0.34
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+21% Synergy $3.24
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+21% Synergy $0.58
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+20% Synergy $74.14
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $3.03
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $0.13
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+12% Synergy $5.45
Memorial to Unity Memorial to Unity
+11% Synergy $0.09
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+11% Synergy $9.33
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+11% Synergy $0.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.18
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+10% Synergy $0.52
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+10% Synergy $5.00
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+9% Synergy $4.56
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $6.15
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+9% Synergy $0.13
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.35
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.89
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+8% Synergy $0.10
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $2.78
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+7% Synergy $0.92
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+6% Synergy $1.08
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $1.99
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.39
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $1.55
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $1.26
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.11
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $32.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $39.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $7.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+27% Synergy $2.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+24% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+23% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+17% Synergy $3.55
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+12% Synergy $0.21
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+12% Synergy $1.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $3.47
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $5.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.13
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $23.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.46

Lands

The mana base foundation for Durnan of the Yawning Portal decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+24% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+19% Synergy $0.27
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+12% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.21
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+12% Synergy $0.09
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+12% Synergy $0.17
Cave of Temptation Cave of Temptation
+12% Synergy $0.04
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+5% Synergy $0.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $26.43
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $12.77
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $19.30
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $8.50
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Forest Forest
-8% Synergy $0.06

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