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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Criminal Past
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Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

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

Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+36% Synergy $0.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+32% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+25% Synergy $0.61

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+11% Synergy $41.01

Creatures

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

Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+96% Synergy $9.07
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+50% Synergy $0.52
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+48% Synergy $27.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+39% Synergy $0.26
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+36% Synergy $2.99
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+35% Synergy $0.40
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+33% Synergy $1.15
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+33% Synergy $1.08
Technomancer Technomancer
+33% Synergy $0.40
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+33% Synergy $7.91
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+33% Synergy $0.07
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+33% Synergy $2.90
Bladegriff Prototype Bladegriff Prototype
+33% Synergy $0.20
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+33% Synergy $0.46
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
+33% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Fleshgorger Phyrexian Fleshgorger
+33% Synergy $1.45
Aberrant Aberrant
+33% Synergy $3.18
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+33% Synergy $13.60
Cradle Clearcutter Cradle Clearcutter
+33% Synergy $0.07
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+33% Synergy $11.70
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+32% Synergy $7.83
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+32% Synergy $2.47
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+32% Synergy $0.74
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+32% Synergy $3.35
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+32% Synergy $1.35
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+31% Synergy $0.61
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+31% Synergy $0.15
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+31% Synergy $0.18
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+31% Synergy $0.61
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+28% Synergy $0.48
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+28% Synergy $0.56
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+27% Synergy $15.65
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+26% Synergy $1.66
Stubborn Burrowfiend Stubborn Burrowfiend
+25% Synergy $0.08
Rumbleweed Rumbleweed
+25% Synergy $0.24
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+24% Synergy $0.27
Sludge Titan Sludge Titan
+24% Synergy $1.31
Rampant Frogantua Rampant Frogantua
+24% Synergy $0.84
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+24% Synergy $0.17
Tato Farmer Tato Farmer
+24% Synergy $0.22
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+24% Synergy $2.94
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+24% Synergy $0.72
Barrowgoyf Barrowgoyf
+24% Synergy $12.44
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+23% Synergy $1.00
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
+22% Synergy $17.37
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+21% Synergy $21.14
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+21% Synergy $1.03
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+18% Synergy $1.10
Six Six
+17% Synergy $6.40
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+16% Synergy $0.17

Instants

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

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+23% Synergy $0.10
Village Rites Village Rites
+16% Synergy $0.31
Ghastly Demise Ghastly Demise
+16% Synergy $0.04
Reclaim Reclaim
+16% Synergy $0.12
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+15% Synergy $0.52
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.37
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+13% Synergy $0.49
Feign Death Feign Death
+13% Synergy $0.86
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+12% Synergy $0.09
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+12% Synergy $0.12
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+11% Synergy $2.52
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+9% Synergy $0.80
Entomb Entomb
+9% Synergy $18.03
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+8% Synergy $0.61
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $19.11
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $8.78
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+6% Synergy $0.87
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.92
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-2% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.84
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $2.49

Sorceries

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

Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+49% Synergy $7.41
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+28% Synergy $0.51
Living Death Living Death
+26% Synergy $2.40
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+25% Synergy $0.43
Final Act Final Act
+24% Synergy $1.32
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+24% Synergy $0.46
Diresight Diresight
+23% Synergy $0.09
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+23% Synergy $2.19
Bygone Marvels Bygone Marvels
+20% Synergy $0.91
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+19% Synergy $0.10
Bitter Revelation Bitter Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.04
Farseek Farseek
+16% Synergy $0.50
Discerning Taste Discerning Taste
+16% Synergy $0.07
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+16% Synergy $0.22
Reprocess Reprocess
+16% Synergy $4.39
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+16% Synergy $0.64
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+16% Synergy $0.07
Into the North Into the North
+16% Synergy $1.20
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+16% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+15% Synergy $5.15
Open the Way Open the Way
+15% Synergy $3.66
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+15% Synergy $0.50
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+15% Synergy $3.09
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+14% Synergy $0.13
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+14% Synergy $2.92
Life // Death Life // Death
+13% Synergy $0.20
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+13% Synergy $24.15
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+13% Synergy $3.45
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+10% Synergy $24.09
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+9% Synergy $5.83
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.22
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $18.91
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.95
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.82
Dread Return Dread Return
+7% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $4.33
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+3% Synergy $0.29
Victimize Victimize
-2% Synergy $0.49
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.96
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+44% Synergy $1.82
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.07
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+17% Synergy $0.39
Brainstone Brainstone
+17% Synergy $0.10
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+15% Synergy $15.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.12
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+9% Synergy $4.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+27% Synergy $0.97
Omenpath Journey Omenpath Journey
+25% Synergy $1.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+24% Synergy $7.45
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+17% Synergy $5.38
Phyrexian Etchings Phyrexian Etchings
+17% Synergy $0.30
Teachings of the Kirin Kirin-Touched Orochi Teachings of the Kirin
+17% Synergy $0.12
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+16% Synergy $0.10
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+16% Synergy $2.52
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+16% Synergy $0.06
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+16% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+16% Synergy $4.62
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+16% Synergy $2.78
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+16% Synergy $0.78
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+15% Synergy $0.36
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+14% Synergy $1.03
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+13% Synergy $1.45
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+12% Synergy $0.20
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+11% Synergy $7.94
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+11% Synergy $0.18
Rancor Rancor
+11% Synergy $1.11
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+10% Synergy $0.85
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $11.09
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+7% Synergy $25.58
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.18
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+5% Synergy $0.20
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $28.38
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $26.45

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+16% Synergy $0.57
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+16% Synergy $5.45
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+15% Synergy $0.62
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+7% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+32% Synergy $0.35
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+16% Synergy $0.15
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+16% Synergy $0.12
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+16% Synergy $3.24
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+16% Synergy $11.40
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+16% Synergy $3.87
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+15% Synergy $32.95
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+15% Synergy $5.45
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+15% Synergy $0.68
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $3.03
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.21
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+12% Synergy $3.60
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+12% Synergy $1.04
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.18
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+11% Synergy $25.21
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+9% Synergy $0.18
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+8% Synergy $0.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $22.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $48.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $7.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $2.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-47% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+28% Synergy $14.07
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+23% Synergy $2.02
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.55
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+14% Synergy $0.52
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+12% Synergy $1.02
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+11% Synergy $0.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+11% Synergy $15.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+11% Synergy $12.90
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $12.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $21.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+10% Synergy $26.43
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $8.50
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+9% Synergy $0.05
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.16
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+8% Synergy $0.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.21
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.14
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+5% Synergy $0.19
Bayou Bayou
+5% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-6% Synergy $8.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-10% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.12
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy $12.27
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-13% Synergy $6.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-13% Synergy $19.30
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-19% Synergy $0.20
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-35% Synergy $0.46
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-43% Synergy $0.62

Similar Commanders

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

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Iron Throne Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Iron Throne
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Shadow Thieves Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cultist of the Absolute Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Scion of Halaster Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Scion of Halaster
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Iron Throne Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Iron Throne
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Shadow Thieves Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cultist of the Absolute Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cultist of the Absolute
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Scion of Halaster Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Slurrk, All-Ingesting Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sengir, the Dark Baron Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tormod, the Desecrator Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sengir, the Dark Baron Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tormod, the Desecrator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

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
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Master Chef Master Chef
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
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