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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.79

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.

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Mana Pool $0.39
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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 in 50% of decks $0.55

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 in 67% of decks $0.54
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.72
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.86
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.38
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.72
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+36% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.39
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.42
Tallyman of Nurgle Tallyman of Nurgle
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.41

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 in 33% of decks $0.35
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.68
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+28% Synergy in 42% of decks $9.73
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.50
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+21% Synergy in 42% of decks $8.28
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.71
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.47

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 in 25% of decks $3.19
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.65
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.55
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.86
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.25
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.23
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.66
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.53
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.34
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.42
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.40
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.43
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.25
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.03
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30

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 in 56% of decks $1.68
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.67
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.36
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.99
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.24

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 in 33% of decks $0.53
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.45
Farseek Farseek
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.44
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.89
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.36
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $34.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.83
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.75

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 in 25% of decks $12.65
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $12.96
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.69
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.29
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.19
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+14% Synergy in 42% of decks $13.95
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy in 25% of decks $46.60
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.39

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 in 60% of decks $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+24% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.31
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+16% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.66
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+16% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.31
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+15% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.47
Bayou Bayou
+14% Synergy in 25% of decks
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+12% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.48
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.46
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-2% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.22
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-20% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.53
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-27% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.81

Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute Deck Stats

Based on 12 Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 37
  • Instant 6
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 8
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 35

Lands: 20 basic, 15 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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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
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
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
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Nikara, Lair Scavenger Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel Nikara, Lair Scavenger // Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel
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
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker Ukkima, Stalking Shadow Cazur, Ruthless Stalker // Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
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
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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

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