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Durnan of the Yawning Portal
Price tag $0.36

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

#4749 Current Rank

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
+86% Synergy $0.77
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+85% Synergy $2.39

Creatures

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

Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+72% Synergy $6.26
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+70% Synergy $7.00
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+70% Synergy $4.46
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+69% Synergy $5.50
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+67% Synergy $2.71
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+65% Synergy $0.98
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+65% Synergy $1.19
Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru
+65% Synergy $0.36
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+61% Synergy $2.83
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+57% Synergy $2.86
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+56% Synergy $0.42
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+56% Synergy $2.79
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+51% Synergy $0.32
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+50% Synergy $0.61
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+50% Synergy $0.23
Syr Faren, the Hengehammer Syr Faren, the Hengehammer
+50% Synergy $0.18
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+50% Synergy $11.60
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+49% Synergy $0.36
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+49% Synergy $0.13
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+49% Synergy $0.26
Old One Eye Old One Eye
+48% Synergy $3.56
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+48% Synergy $20.92
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+47% Synergy $0.51
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+46% Synergy $0.40
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+45% Synergy $4.99
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+43% Synergy $2.97
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+43% Synergy $0.37
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+42% Synergy $0.30
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+40% Synergy $1.40
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+39% Synergy $1.26
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+38% Synergy $9.27
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+34% Synergy $2.77
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+33% Synergy $12.30
Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker
+33% Synergy $0.29
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+25% Synergy $0.14
Susan Foreman Susan Foreman
+25% Synergy $0.16
Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter
+25% Synergy $0.18
Kosei, Penitent Warlord Kosei, Penitent Warlord
+25% Synergy $0.25
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+24% Synergy $0.13
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+24% Synergy $0.12
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+24% Synergy $3.74
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.28
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+22% Synergy $5.87
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+22% Synergy $2.30
Titan of Industry Titan of Industry
+21% Synergy $0.37
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+18% Synergy $7.96
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+17% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $1.54
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+1% Synergy $0.60

Instants

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

Return to Nature Return to Nature
+59% Synergy $0.33
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+55% Synergy $0.87
Ram Through Ram Through
+53% Synergy $0.44
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+44% Synergy $0.29
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+43% Synergy $5.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+39% Synergy $0.59
Fog Fog
+33% Synergy $0.47
Harrow Harrow
+31% Synergy $0.29
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+31% Synergy $2.79
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+30% Synergy $0.24
Explosive Growth Explosive Growth
+25% Synergy $0.13
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+23% Synergy $0.42
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+22% Synergy $0.20
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+21% Synergy $0.19
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+21% Synergy $0.26
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+15% Synergy $6.98
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.41
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.71

Sorceries

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

Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+38% Synergy $4.17
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+30% Synergy $1.02
Explore Explore
+28% Synergy $0.33
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+17% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $3.18
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+7% Synergy $1.78
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $9.41
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-5% Synergy $2.23

Utility Artifacts

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

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+33% Synergy $8.24
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+33% Synergy $1.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.61
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-18% Synergy $3.14

Enchantments

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

Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+64% Synergy $1.38
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+62% Synergy $1.35
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+49% Synergy $0.29
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+36% Synergy $0.48
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+27% Synergy $3.11
Dragon Fangs Dragon Fangs
+25% Synergy $0.21
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+25% Synergy $0.58
Master Chef Master Chef
+23% Synergy $0.19
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+23% Synergy $0.31
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+22% Synergy $0.34
Asceticism Asceticism
+15% Synergy $6.73
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+11% Synergy $5.92
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $1.21
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $1.02
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.41

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+23% Synergy $2.56
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+6% Synergy $4.24

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+31% Synergy $8.92
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+24% Synergy $8.35
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+23% Synergy $0.43
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+22% Synergy $5.97
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+22% Synergy $11.65
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+22% Synergy $0.49
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+22% Synergy $0.18
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+21% Synergy $0.17
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+21% Synergy $0.36
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+21% Synergy $2.86
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+21% Synergy $0.50
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+20% Synergy $69.39
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+20% Synergy $1.02
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+19% Synergy $0.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $3.70
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+16% Synergy $2.07
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+16% Synergy $0.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+14% Synergy $0.29
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+14% Synergy $1.97
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+12% Synergy $6.70
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+7% Synergy $2.75
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $44.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $45.94
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+25% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+24% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+16% Synergy $30.79
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+16% Synergy $28.68
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+16% Synergy $18.84
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+15% Synergy $11.47
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+12% Synergy $0.47
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.30

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