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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.37

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dragon Cultist
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Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist.

Hunter Pence Takes A Swing At Commander | Shuffle Up & Play #69 | Magic: The Gathering Gameplay

Hunter Pence Takes A Swing At Commander | Shuffle Up & Play #69 | Magic: The Gathering Gameplay

Decembonus #2: Marneus vs Durnan vs Garna vs Shorikai #edh #cmdr game play

Decembonus #2: Marneus vs Durnan vs Garna vs Shorikai #edh #cmdr game play

Hazezon vs Xantcha vs Lysaga vs Durnan/Archaeologist | EDH Gameplay Ft. ThrabenU | Smooth Brain EDH

Hazezon vs Xantcha vs Lysaga vs Durnan/Archaeologist | EDH Gameplay Ft. ThrabenU | Smooth Brain EDH

Surprise Sunday #edh / #cmdr stream with Dom, Mat, and Jalbert!

Surprise Sunday #edh / #cmdr stream with Dom, Mat, and Jalbert!

Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play

Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!

Creatures

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

Draconautics Engineer Draconautics Engineer
+100% Synergy $0.31
Dracosaur Auxiliary Dracosaur Auxiliary
+100% Synergy $0.04
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+96% Synergy $5.68
Dragonlord Atarka Dragonlord Atarka
+66% Synergy $0.70
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+64% Synergy $3.58
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+61% Synergy $8.21
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+60% Synergy $0.55
Demolisher Spawn Demolisher Spawn
+50% Synergy $0.17
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+41% Synergy $0.40
Bloodfire Dwarf Bloodfire Dwarf
+33% Synergy $0.31
Feldon, Ronom Excavator Feldon, Ronom Excavator
+33% Synergy $0.10
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+33% Synergy $0.52
Forerunner of the Empire Forerunner of the Empire
+33% Synergy $0.70
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+33% Synergy $0.29
Needletooth Raptor Needletooth Raptor
+33% Synergy $0.21
Ravenous Daggertooth Ravenous Daggertooth
+33% Synergy $0.11
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+33% Synergy $4.39
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+33% Synergy $0.11
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+33% Synergy $0.25
Wrathful Raptors Wrathful Raptors
+33% Synergy $0.58
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+33% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+33% Synergy $1.42
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+33% Synergy $0.26
Boartusk Liege Boartusk Liege
+32% Synergy $0.40
Harbinger of the Hunt Harbinger of the Hunt
+32% Synergy $0.14
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+32% Synergy $0.23
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+32% Synergy $0.31
Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients
+32% Synergy $0.59
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+32% Synergy $2.71
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+32% Synergy $2.43
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+32% Synergy $1.36
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+31% Synergy $0.17
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+30% Synergy $0.77
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+30% Synergy $0.11
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+30% Synergy $0.26
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+30% Synergy $0.93
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+30% Synergy $0.20
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+30% Synergy $0.45
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+30% Synergy $3.77
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.27
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+28% Synergy $0.93
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+28% Synergy $0.19
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+28% Synergy $0.29
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+28% Synergy $0.26
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+28% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.26
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+27% Synergy $18.98
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+22% Synergy $0.57
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+22% Synergy $1.86
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-16% Synergy $0.69

Instants

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

Cinderclasm Cinderclasm
+33% Synergy $0.12
Resuscitate Resuscitate
+33% Synergy $0.30
Seismic Shudder Seismic Shudder
+33% Synergy $0.11
Shake the Foundations Shake the Foundations
+33% Synergy $0.19
Draconic Roar Draconic Roar
+33% Synergy $0.08
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+33% Synergy $0.15
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+33% Synergy $0.22
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+32% Synergy $2.50
Destructive Revelry Destructive Revelry
+31% Synergy $0.18
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+30% Synergy $2.78
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+30% Synergy $3.10
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+30% Synergy $1.10
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+30% Synergy $0.16
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+28% Synergy $10.58
Starstorm Starstorm
+28% Synergy $0.19
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+26% Synergy $4.19
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+23% Synergy $1.21
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $0.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.51
Beast Within Beast Within
-22% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Beneath the Sands Beneath the Sands
+33% Synergy $0.05
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+33% Synergy $0.47
Volcanic Spray Volcanic Spray
+33% Synergy $0.41
Delete Delete
+33% Synergy $0.55
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+33% Synergy $0.18
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+33% Synergy $1.52
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+32% Synergy $0.07
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+32% Synergy $0.12
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+31% Synergy $1.36
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+30% Synergy $0.19
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+25% Synergy $0.20
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+22% Synergy $1.05
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+16% Synergy $0.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+14% Synergy $4.78
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.90
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Cobbled Wings Cobbled Wings
+33% Synergy $0.04
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+33% Synergy $0.07
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+33% Synergy $0.29
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+33% Synergy $0.22
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+33% Synergy $0.12
Dragonwing Glider Dragonwing Glider
+33% Synergy $0.11
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+32% Synergy $2.02
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+31% Synergy $2.20
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+31% Synergy $4.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+33% Synergy $0.28
Kavu Lair Kavu Lair
+33% Synergy $1.11
Magma Vein Magma Vein
+33% Synergy $0.21
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+33% Synergy $2.52
Pandemonium Pandemonium
+33% Synergy $1.93
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+33% Synergy $0.17
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+32% Synergy $13.17
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+32% Synergy $7.35
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+32% Synergy $0.37
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+31% Synergy $8.36
Rite of Passage Rite of Passage
+30% Synergy $4.10
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+30% Synergy $9.44
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+30% Synergy $3.12
Cindervines Cindervines
+28% Synergy $0.29
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+28% Synergy $1.28
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+28% Synergy $1.74
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+23% Synergy $2.83
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+19% Synergy $3.04
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.97

Planeswalkers

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

Domri, Chaos Bringer Domri, Chaos Bringer
+32% Synergy $0.56

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+66% Synergy $0.10
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+66% Synergy $0.12
Desert Desert
+33% Synergy $0.96
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+33% Synergy $0.10
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+33% Synergy $0.10
Diamond City Diamond City
+33% Synergy $1.12
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+33% Synergy $0.72
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+32% Synergy $0.85
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+31% Synergy $0.65
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+28% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+46% Synergy $4.96
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy $0.21
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy $1.05
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+28% Synergy $0.59
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+7% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-46% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+34% Synergy $0.14
Dining Room Dining Room
+33% Synergy $0.42
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+30% Synergy $0.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.52
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+25% Synergy $10.16
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+19% Synergy $5.96
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+17% Synergy $0.51
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+12% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-1% Synergy $0.09
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.60
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-7% Synergy $0.21
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-11% Synergy $1.53
Game Trail Game Trail
-14% Synergy $0.12
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-19% Synergy $0.55
Command Tower Command Tower
-51% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Guild Artisan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Guild Artisan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Tavern Brawler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Anara, Wolvid Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Alena, Kessig Trapper Halana, Kessig Ranger Alena, Kessig Trapper // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kodama of the East Tree Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alena, Kessig Trapper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alena, Kessig Trapper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tana, the Bloodsower Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tana, the Bloodsower
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Guild Artisan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Guild Artisan
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Passionate Archaeologist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Popular Entertainer Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Popular Entertainer
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Street Urchin Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Street Urchin
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Tavern Brawler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Jeska, Thrice Reborn Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Krark, the Thumbless Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Krark, the Thumbless
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tana, the Bloodsower Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tana, the Bloodsower
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Krark, the Thumbless Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Krark, the Thumbless
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // 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