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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.64

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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Mana Pool $0.39
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High Synergy Cards

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

Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.32
Dragonlord Atarka Dragonlord Atarka
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.41
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.25
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.23
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $12.42
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $6.12
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.50
Demolisher Spawn Demolisher Spawn
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Draconautics Engineer Draconautics Engineer
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Dracosaur Auxiliary Dracosaur Auxiliary
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24

Creatures

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

Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.32
Dragonlord Atarka Dragonlord Atarka
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.41
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $12.42
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $6.12
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.50
Demolisher Spawn Demolisher Spawn
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+41% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.43
Bloodfire Dwarf Bloodfire Dwarf
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Feldon, Ronom Excavator Feldon, Ronom Excavator
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.58
Forerunner of the Empire Forerunner of the Empire
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.03
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Needletooth Raptor Needletooth Raptor
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Ravenous Daggertooth Ravenous Daggertooth
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.16
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.52
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Wrathful Raptors Wrathful Raptors
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.80
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.79
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Boartusk Liege Boartusk Liege
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.55
Harbinger of the Hunt Harbinger of the Hunt
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.52
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.12
Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.54
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.96
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.90
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.54
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.79
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.49
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.92
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.12
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.53
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.61
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.53
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $29.11
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.08
Draconautics Engineer Draconautics Engineer
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Dracosaur Auxiliary Dracosaur Auxiliary
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.77

Instants

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

Cinderclasm Cinderclasm
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.17
Resuscitate Resuscitate
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Seismic Shudder Seismic Shudder
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.13
Shake the Foundations Shake the Foundations
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Draconic Roar Draconic Roar
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.82
Destructive Revelry Destructive Revelry
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.50
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.04
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.08
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.21
Starstorm Starstorm
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.42
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.57
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.73
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.97
Beast Within Beast Within
-22% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.06

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 in 33% of decks $0.20
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Volcanic Spray Volcanic Spray
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.75
Delete Delete
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.66
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.11
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.69
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.47
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.95
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.99
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Cobbled Wings Cobbled Wings
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.14
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Dragonwing Glider Dragonwing Glider
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.02
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.36
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.88

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 in 33% of decks $0.32
Kavu Lair Kavu Lair
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.13
Magma Vein Magma Vein
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.17
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.78
Pandemonium Pandemonium
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.68
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.15
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $14.04
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.03
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $18.65
Rite of Passage Rite of Passage
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.94
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.66
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.51
Cindervines Cindervines
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.06
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.36
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.63
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.47
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.63

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 in 33% of decks $0.69

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.25
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.23
Desert Desert
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.24
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Diamond City Diamond City
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.27
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.69
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.65
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.93
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.72
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.66
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-46% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.23

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 in 67% of decks $0.25
Dining Room Dining Room
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.86
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.65
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.80
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-1% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.57
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-11% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.78
Game Trail Game Trail
-14% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-19% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-51% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22

Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist Deck Stats

Based on 3 Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 32
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 6
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 37

Lands: 29 basic, 8 nonbasic

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
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tana, the Bloodsower Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tana, the Bloodsower
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

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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Haunted One Haunted One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
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