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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut
Price tag $0.67

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Acolyte of Bahamut
Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 83% Fight 8% Flying 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3163 Current Rank
#3574 Past 2 Years

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut decks.

Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+24% Synergy $22.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+96% Synergy $0.30
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+93% Synergy $0.22
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+92% Synergy $0.27
Green Dragon Green Dragon
+92% Synergy $0.20
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+92% Synergy $0.28
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+92% Synergy $0.36
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+89% Synergy $0.28
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+88% Synergy $4.13
Destructor Dragon Destructor Dragon
+85% Synergy $0.22
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+85% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+80% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+79% Synergy $19.51
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+78% Synergy $2.57
Ambitious Dragonborn Ambitious Dragonborn
+77% Synergy $0.24
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+75% Synergy $0.42
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+74% Synergy $0.27
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+73% Synergy $0.29
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+72% Synergy $1.25
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+66% Synergy $52.60
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+32% Synergy $0.42

Creatures

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

Herdchaser Dragon Herdchaser Dragon
+63% Synergy $0.29
Wandering Troubadour Wandering Troubadour
+63% Synergy $0.19
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+60% Synergy $3.67
Avenging Hunter Avenging Hunter
+52% Synergy $4.90
Sagu Wildling Sagu Wildling
+49% Synergy $0.20
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+44% Synergy $1.21
Chardalyn Dragon Chardalyn Dragon
+44% Synergy $0.25
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+39% Synergy $2.35
Boulderborn Dragon Boulderborn Dragon
+37% Synergy $0.18
Teeka's Dragon Teeka's Dragon
+37% Synergy $6.58
Lurking Green Dragon Lurking Green Dragon
+37% Synergy $0.20
Clockwork Dragon Clockwork Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.46
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+30% Synergy $1.50
Scion of Ugin Scion of Ugin
+30% Synergy $0.09
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+28% Synergy $0.11
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+27% Synergy $5.30
Canopy Dragon Canopy Dragon
+26% Synergy $1.11
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+22% Synergy $3.76
Lotus Guardian Lotus Guardian
+22% Synergy $0.60
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+19% Synergy $0.30
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+18% Synergy $0.35
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+17% Synergy $8.16
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.29
Changeling Titan Changeling Titan
+14% Synergy $0.69
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+11% Synergy $4.18
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+9% Synergy $2.83
Chameleon Colossus Chameleon Colossus
+9% Synergy $0.75
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+8% Synergy $4.34
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+8% Synergy $1.32
Whisperer of the Wilds Whisperer of the Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+2% Synergy $2.02
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $8.64
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
0% Synergy $9.08
Vigor Vigor
-2% Synergy $15.35
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-3% Synergy $2.37
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
-4% Synergy $1.47
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-6% Synergy $0.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-7% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-12% Synergy $0.45

Instants

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

Piercing Exhale Piercing Exhale
+50% Synergy $0.17
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.43
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+17% Synergy $0.96
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.48
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+10% Synergy $6.11
Harrow Harrow
+9% Synergy $0.35
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+8% Synergy $0.26
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+5% Synergy $0.35
Ram Through Ram Through
+3% Synergy $0.47
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-2% Synergy $0.26
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-2% Synergy $0.66
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.46
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-7% Synergy $1.50
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $15.92
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-10% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

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

Roamer's Routine Roamer's Routine
+37% Synergy $0.22
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+26% Synergy $1.16
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+20% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+19% Synergy $1.37
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+18% Synergy $2.23
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+17% Synergy $3.83
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $4.02
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.33
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+9% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.34
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.96
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.31
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $0.65
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-1% Synergy $4.85
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-3% Synergy $30.06
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $2.08
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-10% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+47% Synergy $5.08
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+34% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+31% Synergy $18.96
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+28% Synergy $1.63
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $2.18
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+11% Synergy $9.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $3.99
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+7% Synergy $3.22
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
0% Synergy $3.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-5% Synergy $62.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.89

Enchantments

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

Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+40% Synergy $1.18
The Dragon-Kami Reborn Dragon-Kami's Egg The Dragon-Kami Reborn
+37% Synergy $0.23
Dragon Fangs Dragon Fangs
+28% Synergy $0.22
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+28% Synergy $1.69
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+19% Synergy $1.53
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+15% Synergy $8.55
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+14% Synergy $0.61
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+11% Synergy $0.39
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+9% Synergy $4.62
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.55
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $3.46
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.89
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-8% Synergy $12.80
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-8% Synergy $12.41
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-14% Synergy $1.05

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+28% Synergy $0.85

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+41% Synergy $0.55
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+33% Synergy $0.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.40
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $8.03
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.38
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $10.07
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+6% Synergy $0.36
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+3% Synergy $5.51
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $4.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $49.78
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $14.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $4.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+81% Synergy $0.29
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+74% Synergy $0.39
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+50% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+24% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.36

Lands

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

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+55% Synergy $0.43
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+22% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+20% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $47.96
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut.

Wilson, Refined Grizzly Acolyte of Bahamut Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Skanos Dragonheart Inspiring Leader Skanos Dragonheart // Inspiring Leader
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Acolyte of Bahamut Amber Gristle O'Maul // Acolyte of Bahamut
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Acolyte of Bahamut Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Acolyte of Bahamut
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Acolyte of Bahamut Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut

Other Available Backgrounds

Durnan of the Yawning Portal can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Haunted One Haunted One
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier