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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Price tag $0.90

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Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter.

High Synergy Cards

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

Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+86% Synergy $4.09
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+85% Synergy $0.29
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+85% Synergy $0.67
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+84% Synergy $9.95
Spellskite Spellskite
+80% Synergy $6.89
Arcbound Reclaimer Arcbound Reclaimer
+71% Synergy $5.29
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+71% Synergy $1.46
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+70% Synergy $0.56
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+70% Synergy $0.74
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+56% Synergy $5.45

Top Cards

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

Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+56% Synergy $3.70
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+56% Synergy $10.90
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+56% Synergy $2.42
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+56% Synergy $1.24
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+56% Synergy $0.75
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+56% Synergy $0.09
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+56% Synergy $0.06
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+55% Synergy $0.30
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+55% Synergy $3.32

Game Changers

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

Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+40% Synergy $11.58
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+23% Synergy $832.25
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $86.10
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+22% Synergy $115.71
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+21% Synergy $1069.36
The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $99.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+19% Synergy $98.84
Force of Will Force of Will
+18% Synergy $62.72
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+15% Synergy $3.11
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+14% Synergy $2999.99

Creatures

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

Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+43% Synergy $0.27
Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+43% Synergy $0.08
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+43% Synergy $0.41
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+43% Synergy $0.14
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+42% Synergy $0.42
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+42% Synergy $11.01
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+40% Synergy $8.53
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+39% Synergy $9.54
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+38% Synergy $13.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+35% Synergy $2.28
Metalworker Metalworker
+28% Synergy $141.59
Arcbound Worker Arcbound Worker
+28% Synergy $0.25
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+28% Synergy $0.89
Arcbound Stinger Arcbound Stinger
+28% Synergy $0.25
Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+28% Synergy $0.11
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.63
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
+28% Synergy $11.96
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+28% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+28% Synergy $1.20
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+28% Synergy $13.47
Cradle Clearcutter Cradle Clearcutter
+28% Synergy $0.10
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+28% Synergy $0.26
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+28% Synergy $9.29
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+28% Synergy $1.69
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+27% Synergy $0.18
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+27% Synergy $1.26
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+26% Synergy $0.23
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+24% Synergy $0.17
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+23% Synergy $2.57
Cybermat Cybermat
+20% Synergy $0.17
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+20% Synergy $4.50
Graham O'Brien Graham O'Brien
+20% Synergy $0.16
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+20% Synergy $0.20
Sisterhood of Karn Sisterhood of Karn
+20% Synergy $0.11
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+19% Synergy $0.78
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+19% Synergy $0.37
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $12.95
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+14% Synergy $5.28
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+14% Synergy $0.51
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
+14% Synergy $0.10
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
+14% Synergy $0.12
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+14% Synergy $0.26
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+14% Synergy $0.09
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+14% Synergy $14.25
Skyswimmer Koi Skyswimmer Koi
+14% Synergy $0.05
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+14% Synergy $0.10
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+14% Synergy $0.03
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+14% Synergy $0.25
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+9% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

You Happen On a Glade You Happen On a Glade
+42% Synergy $0.12
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+24% Synergy $6.98
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+23% Synergy $8.80
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+22% Synergy $2.60
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+22% Synergy $6.02
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+21% Synergy $16.16
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+20% Synergy $0.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+14% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.29
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+14% Synergy $0.06
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+14% Synergy $0.49
Barrier Breach Barrier Breach
+14% Synergy $0.12
Defabricate Defabricate
+14% Synergy $0.20
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+13% Synergy $2.30
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+12% Synergy $0.28
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+11% Synergy $45.55
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+11% Synergy $1.01
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+9% Synergy $0.13
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.41
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.86
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $20.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.93
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.74
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $1.60
Beast Within Beast Within
-37% Synergy $0.60

Sorceries

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

Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+40% Synergy $0.60
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+26% Synergy $387.93
Timetwister Timetwister
+14% Synergy
Into the North Into the North
+13% Synergy $1.09
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+13% Synergy $3.58
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+13% Synergy $37.00
Reshape Reshape
+13% Synergy $4.02
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+11% Synergy $1.63
Fabricate Fabricate
+8% Synergy $9.10
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+6% Synergy $0.50
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+6% Synergy $1.99
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $36.31
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $7.89
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-16% Synergy $2.33
Cultivate Cultivate
-34% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+43% Synergy $1.46
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+43% Synergy $0.35
Animation Module Animation Module
+42% Synergy $1.87
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+32% Synergy $0.71
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+28% Synergy $0.31
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+28% Synergy $0.34
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+28% Synergy $0.31
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+28% Synergy $7.19
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+28% Synergy $45.20
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+28% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+28% Synergy $1.71
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+28% Synergy $2.43
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+28% Synergy $1.96
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+28% Synergy $1.24
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+28% Synergy $22.17
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+27% Synergy $1.00
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+27% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.58
Scrapheap Scrapheap
+14% Synergy $5.76
Tezzeret's Gatebreaker Tezzeret's Gatebreaker
+14% Synergy $0.24
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+14% Synergy $0.27
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+14% Synergy $0.11
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.11
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+14% Synergy $0.34
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+14% Synergy $0.14
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+14% Synergy $2.67
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+14% Synergy $1.72
Key to the City Key to the City
+14% Synergy $0.55
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.31
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+14% Synergy $6.68
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+14% Synergy $0.16
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+14% Synergy $0.53
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+13% Synergy $6.28
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+13% Synergy $4.86
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $4.36
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+12% Synergy $23.29
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+12% Synergy $9.37
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+11% Synergy $34.49
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+10% Synergy $0.25
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $50.14
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+7% Synergy $10.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.38
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $60.21

Enchantments

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

Tamiyo's Compleation Tamiyo's Compleation
+43% Synergy $0.07
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+39% Synergy $0.18
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+28% Synergy $0.10
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+24% Synergy $0.42
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+20% Synergy $0.14
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+19% Synergy $23.88
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+14% Synergy $1.98
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+14% Synergy $1.56
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+14% Synergy $14.15
Viridian Revel Viridian Revel
+14% Synergy $2.63
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $1.92
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $8.92
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+11% Synergy $4.64
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $53.63
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, Compleated Sage Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
+42% Synergy $0.60
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+28% Synergy $0.32
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+13% Synergy $1.33

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+56% Synergy $0.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+26% Synergy $21.55
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+24% Synergy $1.32
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+14% Synergy $2.05
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+14% Synergy $15.40
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+14% Synergy $6.96
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+13% Synergy $68.40
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $11.66
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+11% Synergy $0.46
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.91
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $20.40
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $4.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $35.94
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $38.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+43% Synergy $0.12
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+42% Synergy $4.51
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+28% Synergy $0.10
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+25% Synergy $42.22
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+24% Synergy $0.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+24% Synergy $175.80
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+24% Synergy $39.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+22% Synergy $33.69
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+21% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.72
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+12% Synergy $399.08
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $4.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+55% Synergy $25.95
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.23
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+23% Synergy $26.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+23% Synergy $21.23
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+19% Synergy $15.87
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+18% Synergy $16.58
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+18% Synergy $9.96
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $14.36
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+15% Synergy
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+14% Synergy $10.03
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+12% Synergy $7.14
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+6% Synergy $12.36
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+5% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.12
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-20% Synergy $0.17
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-24% Synergy $0.17
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-26% Synergy $0.73
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-44% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Street Urchin Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Street Urchin
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akiri, Line-Slinger Halana, Kessig Ranger Akiri, Line-Slinger // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ravos, Soultender Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ravos, Soultender
The Twelfth Doctor Dan Lewis The Twelfth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Radiant, Serra Archangel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sengir, the Dark Baron Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Peri Brown Peri Brown
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Radiant, Serra Archangel Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Radiant, Serra Archangel
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Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne

Other Available Backgrounds

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