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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit
Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Gamekeeper Gamekeeper
+100% Synergy $0.09
Nessian Game Warden Nessian Game Warden
+100% Synergy $0.08
Viridian Emissary Viridian Emissary
+100% Synergy $0.25
Decimator of the Provinces Decimator of the Provinces
+99% Synergy $0.37
Magus of the Order Magus of the Order
+99% Synergy $0.16
Mitotic Slime Mitotic Slime
+99% Synergy $0.30
Primeval Herald Primeval Herald
+99% Synergy $0.34
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+99% Synergy $0.88
Bramble Sovereign Bramble Sovereign
+98% Synergy $1.83
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+98% Synergy $0.15
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+97% Synergy $0.31
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+97% Synergy $0.56
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+97% Synergy $0.23
Thorn Mammoth Thorn Mammoth
+97% Synergy $0.78
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+95% Synergy $0.20
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+94% Synergy $1.19
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+94% Synergy $27.94
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+94% Synergy $3.62
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+93% Synergy $0.16
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+93% Synergy $0.17
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+92% Synergy $0.48
Bellowing Tanglewurm Bellowing Tanglewurm
+91% Synergy $0.27
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+89% Synergy $0.34
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+89% Synergy $0.67
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+88% Synergy $1.25
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+87% Synergy $7.68
Terastodon Terastodon
+87% Synergy $0.27
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+86% Synergy $2.06
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+85% Synergy $1.86
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+82% Synergy $1.00
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+82% Synergy $11.72
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+81% Synergy $12.04
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+76% Synergy $0.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+68% Synergy $1.03
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+65% Synergy $2.99
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+33% Synergy $5.90

Instants

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

Unravel the Aether Unravel the Aether
+99% Synergy $0.12
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+91% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
+40% Synergy $0.86
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+40% Synergy $1.10
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+32% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

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

Revive Revive
+98% Synergy $0.10
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+97% Synergy $2.25
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+95% Synergy $1.64
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+93% Synergy $2.88
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+88% Synergy $0.62
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+88% Synergy $0.25
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+87% Synergy $2.97
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+69% Synergy $1.46
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+56% Synergy $0.41
Wildest Dreams Wildest Dreams
+49% Synergy $0.31
Cultivate Cultivate
+47% Synergy $0.62
Migration Path Migration Path
+45% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+99% Synergy $9.69
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+98% Synergy $9.08
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+86% Synergy $0.20
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+80% Synergy $1.76
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+50% Synergy $0.73
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+46% Synergy $28.06
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+41% Synergy $5.96

Enchantments

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

Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+99% Synergy $0.93
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+98% Synergy $0.63
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+92% Synergy $1.47
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+90% Synergy $4.12
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+89% Synergy $8.53
Greater Good Greater Good
+87% Synergy $4.08
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+62% Synergy $0.97
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+43% Synergy $35.08

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+46% Synergy $2.50
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+28% Synergy $2.47

Utility Lands

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

Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+48% Synergy $0.93
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+45% Synergy $0.65
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+37% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+22% Synergy $39.21
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+21% Synergy $4.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+22% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

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

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tana, the Bloodsower Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tana, the Bloodsower
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Thrasios, Triton Hero Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Cultist of the Absolute Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Thrasios, Triton Hero Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Thrasios, Triton Hero Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Tasigur, the Golden Fang Tasigur, the Golden Fang
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Rayami, First of the Fallen Rayami, First of the Fallen
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Thirteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Thirteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Thrasios, Triton Hero Tymna the Weaver Thrasios, Triton Hero // Tymna the Weaver
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tana, the Bloodsower Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tana, the Bloodsower Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tana, the Bloodsower

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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