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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver
Price tag $0.50

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Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dungeon Delver
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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Commander gameplay videos featuring Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver.

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High Synergy Cards

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

Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+100% Synergy $0.08
Fly Fly
+100% Synergy $0.12
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+100% Synergy $0.09
Wandering Troubadour Wandering Troubadour
+100% Synergy $0.10
You Find a Cursed Idol You Find a Cursed Idol
+100% Synergy $0.09
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+100% Synergy $0.18
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+94% Synergy $0.08
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+94% Synergy $0.12
Ellywick Tumblestrum Ellywick Tumblestrum
+94% Synergy $0.44
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+94% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Avenging Hunter Avenging Hunter
+94% Synergy $0.30
Varis, Silverymoon Ranger Varis, Silverymoon Ranger
+87% Synergy $0.15
Find the Path Find the Path
+87% Synergy $0.04
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+87% Synergy $0.18
Secret Door Secret Door
+87% Synergy $0.05
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+81% Synergy $0.08
Shortcut Seeker Shortcut Seeker
+81% Synergy $0.05
Intrepid Outlander Intrepid Outlander
+81% Synergy $0.05
Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+81% Synergy $0.07
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+81% Synergy $0.18

Creatures

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

Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+39% Synergy $0.61
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+37% Synergy $0.97
Druid of the Emerald Grove Druid of the Emerald Grove
+31% Synergy $0.07
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+31% Synergy $0.27
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.21
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+28% Synergy $0.11
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+24% Synergy $0.08
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+24% Synergy $1.24
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+24% Synergy $0.17
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+22% Synergy $3.04
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+22% Synergy $1.00
Spark Double Spark Double
+21% Synergy $6.73
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+20% Synergy $0.20
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+20% Synergy $0.49
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.26
Alaundo the Seer Alaundo the Seer
+19% Synergy $0.10
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+18% Synergy $0.47
Identity Thief Identity Thief
+18% Synergy $0.15
Volo, Guide to Monsters Volo, Guide to Monsters
+18% Synergy $0.30
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+18% Synergy $0.11
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+18% Synergy $16.51
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+18% Synergy $0.29
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+17% Synergy $0.43
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+17% Synergy $0.60
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+17% Synergy $2.43
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+17% Synergy $37.10
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+17% Synergy $8.83
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+17% Synergy $1.23
Terastodon Terastodon
+16% Synergy $0.25
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+16% Synergy $8.65
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy $1.56
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+15% Synergy $1.23
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+15% Synergy $0.12
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+15% Synergy $2.68
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+15% Synergy $3.91
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+14% Synergy $1.09
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+14% Synergy $31.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.43
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy $0.97
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+1% Synergy $2.18
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.19

Instants

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

Blur Blur
+42% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+34% Synergy $1.75
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+31% Synergy $0.06
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+24% Synergy $0.14
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+20% Synergy $0.96
Counterspell Counterspell
+18% Synergy $1.65
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $1.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $1.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+7% Synergy $11.10
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $2.10
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Venture Forth Venture Forth
+43% Synergy $0.32
Long Rest Long Rest
+37% Synergy $0.12
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+31% Synergy $0.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+27% Synergy $0.43
Overwhelming Encounter Overwhelming Encounter
+25% Synergy $0.06
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+23% Synergy $0.45
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+21% Synergy $5.84
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+12% Synergy $7.87
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.69
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $1.41
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+69% Synergy $0.08
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+69% Synergy $0.05
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+39% Synergy $4.72
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+31% Synergy $0.45
Spiked Pit Trap Spiked Pit Trap
+19% Synergy $0.08
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+19% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+49% Synergy $0.11
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+39% Synergy $0.28

Utility Lands

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

Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+81% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+35% Synergy $0.27
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+20% Synergy $1.01
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+18% Synergy $1.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $1.98
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+81% Synergy $0.06
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+81% Synergy $0.13
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+75% Synergy $1.26
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+31% Synergy $4.67
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+26% Synergy $2.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.51
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-15% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Gond Gate Gond Gate
+24% Synergy $0.50
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+21% Synergy $0.18
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+18% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+17% Synergy $0.29
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+17% Synergy $0.21
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.45
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+4% Synergy $0.33
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.74
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+1% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $4.57
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-2% Synergy $0.18
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-2% Synergy $1.46
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy $0.23
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy $8.57
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-9% Synergy $1.21
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-20% Synergy $0.18
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-21% Synergy $0.29

Similar Commanders

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

Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alora, Merry Thief Cloakwood Hermit Alora, Merry Thief // Cloakwood Hermit
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Feywild Visitor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Feywild Visitor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Sword Coast Sailor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dungeon Delver Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dungeon Delver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Shameless Charlatan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cloakwood Hermit Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Halana, Kessig Ranger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kodama of the East Tree Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kodama of the East Tree
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Thrasios, Triton Hero Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Siani, Eye of the Storm Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Siani, Eye of the Storm Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Thrasios, Triton Hero Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur

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