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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.53

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 33% Energy 33% Warriors 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3989 Current Rank
#4165 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+49% Synergy $0.95

High Synergy Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.25
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+50% Synergy $1.02
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+48% Synergy $0.23
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+44% Synergy $0.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy $1.32
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+41% Synergy $0.23
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+40% Synergy $0.78
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+36% Synergy $0.28
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+33% Synergy $2.52
Tallyman of Nurgle Tallyman of Nurgle
+33% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Prowling Geistcatcher Prowling Geistcatcher
+33% Synergy $0.35
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+33% Synergy $0.18
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+32% Synergy $1.42
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+28% Synergy $2.75
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+28% Synergy $0.92
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+24% Synergy $1.99
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+21% Synergy $10.10
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.86
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.40
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy $0.52

Creatures

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

Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+25% Synergy $3.68
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+24% Synergy $0.14
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+23% Synergy $0.26
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+23% Synergy $0.86
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.34
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+22% Synergy $0.61
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+21% Synergy $1.21
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+20% Synergy $0.46
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+20% Synergy $0.85
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+20% Synergy $0.20
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+20% Synergy $0.30
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $2.91
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+17% Synergy $4.26
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+16% Synergy $0.57
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+15% Synergy $0.39
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+14% Synergy $1.44
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+14% Synergy $0.14
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy $1.02
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy $1.79
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+36% Synergy $0.89
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+21% Synergy $0.91
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+20% Synergy $0.96
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+17% Synergy $2.40
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $2.33

Sorceries

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

Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+25% Synergy $0.34
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+18% Synergy $1.55
Farseek Farseek
+16% Synergy $0.68
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $5.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+28% Synergy $0.86
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+24% Synergy $4.48
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+22% Synergy $34.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.54
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $4.78

Enchantments

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

Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy $12.37
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+13% Synergy $0.21

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.33
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+22% Synergy $4.93
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+22% Synergy $1.68
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+22% Synergy $4.43
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+21% Synergy $3.91
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+14% Synergy $8.79
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $30.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+40% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+24% Synergy $0.21
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+16% Synergy $0.64
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+16% Synergy $0.25
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+16% Synergy $0.23
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+15% Synergy $0.38
Bayou Bayou
+14% Synergy
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+12% Synergy $5.27
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-2% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-20% Synergy $15.91
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-27% Synergy $0.52

Similar Commanders

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

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 Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
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
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Slurrk, All-Ingesting Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sengir, the Dark Baron Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tormod, the Desecrator Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tormod, the Desecrator
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Agent of the Shadow Thieves Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Alena, Kessig Trapper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alena, Kessig Trapper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Anara, Wolvid Familiar The Prismatic Piper Anara, Wolvid Familiar // The Prismatic Piper
Prava of the Steel Legion Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Prava of the Steel Legion // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Slurrk, All-Ingesting Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tormod, the Desecrator Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tormod, the Desecrator
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tymna the Weaver Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tymna the Weaver
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ravos, Soultender Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ravos, Soultender // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tana, the Bloodsower Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tana, the Bloodsower
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Thrasios, Triton Hero Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tymna the Weaver Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tymna the Weaver
Sengir, the Dark Baron Slurrk, All-Ingesting Sengir, the Dark Baron // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Master Chef Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Master Chef
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain

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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Haunted One Haunted One
Master Chef Master Chef
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
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
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier