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Durnan of the Yawning Portal
Price tag $0.29

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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.

Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+66% Synergy $0.65
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+65% Synergy $1.83

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+10% Synergy $1009.05
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $19.81

Creatures

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

Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+55% Synergy $6.74
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+54% Synergy $3.31
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+53% Synergy $3.89
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+52% Synergy $1.87
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+50% Synergy $0.62
Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru
+49% Synergy $0.25
Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker
+49% Synergy $0.13
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+43% Synergy $6.05
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+42% Synergy $0.24
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+40% Synergy $0.55
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+39% Synergy $3.52
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+39% Synergy $1.38
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
+38% Synergy $0.15
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+38% Synergy $21.09
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+37% Synergy $0.25
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+36% Synergy $4.12
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+34% Synergy $0.31
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+33% Synergy $1.98
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+33% Synergy $0.74
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+32% Synergy $0.09
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+30% Synergy $0.58
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+30% Synergy $25.59
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+27% Synergy $7.27
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+27% Synergy $28.65
Six Six
+27% Synergy $6.08
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+27% Synergy $4.54
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+26% Synergy $2.13
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+25% Synergy $0.26
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+25% Synergy $39.98
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+24% Synergy $0.93
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+23% Synergy $9.07
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+20% Synergy $0.06
Su-Chi Cave Guard Su-Chi Cave Guard
+20% Synergy $0.10
Clockwork Dragon Clockwork Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.43
Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter
+20% Synergy $0.12
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+19% Synergy $0.13
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+19% Synergy $0.10
Kolvori, God of Kinship The Ringhart Crest Kolvori, God of Kinship
+19% Synergy $0.26
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
+19% Synergy $0.18
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+19% Synergy $0.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.20
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+16% Synergy $0.23
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $15.46
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+15% Synergy $3.16
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+14% Synergy $5.47
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+11% Synergy $0.25
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.22
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $0.94
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+3% Synergy $0.64
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-7% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+40% Synergy $0.70
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+30% Synergy $6.26
Fog Fog
+24% Synergy $0.41
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+24% Synergy $0.24
Explosive Growth Explosive Growth
+20% Synergy $0.17
Predator's Rapport Predator's Rapport
+20% Synergy $0.16
Might Beyond Reason Might Beyond Reason
+20% Synergy $0.02
Crumble Crumble
+20% Synergy $1.66
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.11
Ram Through Ram Through
+18% Synergy $0.29
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+18% Synergy $0.36
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+17% Synergy $0.46
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+17% Synergy $0.08
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.04
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+16% Synergy $0.21
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+15% Synergy $0.47
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+15% Synergy $18.72
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+13% Synergy $4.76
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+9% Synergy $3.77
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $1.11
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.50
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+1% Synergy $2.65
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.10
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.20
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $0.84
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-26% Synergy $9.95

Sorceries

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

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+22% Synergy $1.90
Roar of the Wurm Roar of the Wurm
+20% Synergy $0.12
Fade into Antiquity Fade into Antiquity
+19% Synergy $0.07
Many Partings Many Partings
+18% Synergy $0.09
Green Sun's Twilight Green Sun's Twilight
+17% Synergy $0.25
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+17% Synergy $0.29
Migration Path Migration Path
+15% Synergy $0.17
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $7.13
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+11% Synergy $0.35
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+11% Synergy $10.12
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.48
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+8% Synergy $3.08
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $15.62
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $30.89
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+2% Synergy $1.26
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $0.36
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.90
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.44
Harmonize Harmonize
-8% Synergy $0.11
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-11% Synergy $1.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-20% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+20% Synergy $2.25
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+20% Synergy $0.28
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+20% Synergy $7.12
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+20% Synergy $3.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.82
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+16% Synergy $6.43
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+11% Synergy $2.79
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+2% Synergy $1.74
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $60.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.21
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-22% Synergy $2.45

Enchantments

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

Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+37% Synergy $2.39
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+28% Synergy $1.09
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+26% Synergy $0.84
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+26% Synergy $3.33
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.74
Dragon Fangs Dragon Fangs
+20% Synergy $0.16
Leyline of Lifeforce Leyline of Lifeforce
+20% Synergy $5.51
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+20% Synergy $0.69
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+19% Synergy $0.13
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+18% Synergy $0.28
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+18% Synergy $0.81
Master Chef Master Chef
+18% Synergy $0.04
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+17% Synergy $1.05
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+17% Synergy $4.62
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+17% Synergy $1.16
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+17% Synergy $0.30
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+13% Synergy $0.26
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+11% Synergy $2.72
Asceticism Asceticism
+10% Synergy $5.12
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $0.99
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $10.80
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-2% Synergy $9.93

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+21% Synergy $2.97
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+18% Synergy $1.83
Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+18% Synergy $0.69
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.66

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+40% Synergy $4.92
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+36% Synergy $1.36
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+36% Synergy $0.66
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+35% Synergy $70.61
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+32% Synergy $4.86
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+30% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $2.07
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+21% Synergy $3.47
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+20% Synergy $6.66
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+18% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+18% Synergy $6.12
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+18% Synergy $4.89
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+17% Synergy $6.02
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+16% Synergy $0.07
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+16% Synergy $0.12
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+16% Synergy $0.24
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+15% Synergy $1.06
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+15% Synergy $3.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+14% Synergy $32.82
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.45
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $38.24
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+12% Synergy $0.18
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.44
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+11% Synergy $1.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.13
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+9% Synergy $1.27
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+8% Synergy $0.05
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $6.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+33% Synergy $0.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+32% Synergy $3.19
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+20% Synergy $2.30
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+20% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy $3.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.93
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.14
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+16% Synergy $4.95
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+15% Synergy $25.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.20

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+34% Synergy $0.16
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+20% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+19% Synergy $0.13
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+18% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+13% Synergy $0.69
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+11% Synergy $24.21
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+11% Synergy $19.79
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+11% Synergy $9.48
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+11% Synergy $13.71
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.12
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+7% Synergy $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-16% Synergy $0.07

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