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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute: +1/+1 Counters
Price tag $0.70

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%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+99% Synergy $0.93
Agent Venom Agent Venom
+99% Synergy $0.44
Bebop & Rocksteady Bebop & Rocksteady
+99% Synergy $0.37
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
+99% Synergy $0.27
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
+99% Synergy $0.27
Spider-Ham, Peter Porker Spider-Ham, Peter Porker
+98% Synergy $0.75
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+97% Synergy $1.94
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+97% Synergy $0.67
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+96% Synergy $0.17
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+95% Synergy $0.30
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+92% Synergy $0.33
Guardian Gladewalker Guardian Gladewalker
+50% Synergy $0.12
Workshop Warchief Workshop Warchief
+50% Synergy $0.17
Warped Tusker Warped Tusker
+50% Synergy $0.16
Prize Pig Prize Pig
+50% Synergy $0.34
Prowling Geistcatcher Prowling Geistcatcher
+50% Synergy $0.38
Contagious Vorrac Contagious Vorrac
+50% Synergy $0.14
Charging Rhino Charging Rhino
+50% Synergy $0.04
Transmogrifying Licid Transmogrifying Licid
+50% Synergy $0.24
Arcbound Slith Arcbound Slith
+50% Synergy $0.54
Arcbound Bruiser Arcbound Bruiser
+50% Synergy $0.19
Epochrasite Epochrasite
+50% Synergy $0.38
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+50% Synergy $19.05
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+50% Synergy $0.27
Copper Host Crusher Copper Host Crusher
+50% Synergy $0.26
Arcbound Worker Arcbound Worker
+50% Synergy $0.31
Arcbound Fiend Arcbound Fiend
+50% Synergy $0.42
Arcbound Stinger Arcbound Stinger
+50% Synergy $0.29
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+49% Synergy $0.29
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+49% Synergy $1.79
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+49% Synergy $0.37
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+49% Synergy $1.00
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+49% Synergy $1.16
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+48% Synergy $0.32
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
+48% Synergy $16.13
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+48% Synergy $0.31
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+48% Synergy $1.17
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+46% Synergy $0.39
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+45% Synergy $0.30
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+44% Synergy $0.87
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+44% Synergy $0.75
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+41% Synergy $0.26
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+37% Synergy $0.32
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+37% Synergy $9.41
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+32% Synergy $0.33
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+31% Synergy $0.38
Damage Control Crew Damage Control Crew
+100% Synergy $0.18
Zoo Escapees Zoo Escapees
+100% Synergy $0.08
Bebop, Warthog Warrior Bebop, Warthog Warrior
+100% Synergy $0.10
Rocksteady, Crash Courser Rocksteady, Crash Courser
+100% Synergy $0.14

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+98% Synergy $0.23
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+80% Synergy $0.95
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+48% Synergy $1.82
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+47% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+45% Synergy $0.35
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+42% Synergy $0.26
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+3% Synergy $0.75

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute.

Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+99% Synergy $0.32
Caravan Vigil Caravan Vigil
+50% Synergy $0.16
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+49% Synergy $0.49
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+47% Synergy $0.34
Living Death Living Death
+43% Synergy $2.19
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+38% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute +1/+1 Counters decks.

Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+50% Synergy $5.59
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+50% Synergy $0.23
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+50% Synergy $0.18
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+50% Synergy $37.36
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+49% Synergy $0.31
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+49% Synergy $8.27
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+48% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $2.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $6.62

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+50% Synergy $0.33
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+50% Synergy $1.64
Evolutionary Escalation Evolutionary Escalation
+50% Synergy $2.62
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+49% Synergy $0.82
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+49% Synergy $0.37
Master Chef Master Chef
+49% Synergy $0.31
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+49% Synergy $0.38
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+47% Synergy $0.14
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+44% Synergy $6.41
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+42% Synergy $0.32
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+41% Synergy $1.83

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute +1/+1 Counters decks.

Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+50% Synergy $0.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy $0.95
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+43% Synergy $0.32
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+36% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+49% Synergy $3.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Strangled Cemetery Strangled Cemetery
+98% Synergy $0.22
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+91% Synergy $0.33
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+80% Synergy $0.95
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+79% Synergy $0.52
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+48% Synergy $0.52
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+46% Synergy $0.38
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+41% Synergy $0.27
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+36% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+36% Synergy $0.24
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+34% Synergy $0.31
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+27% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.43

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute: +1/+1 Counters.

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
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
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

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