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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver
Price tag $0.57

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dungeon Delver
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Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4553 Current Rank
#4524 Past 2 Years
16 Decks

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Videos

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.

Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+94% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.28
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+94% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.15
Ellywick Tumblestrum Ellywick Tumblestrum
+94% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.36
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+94% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.35
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Fly Fly
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12
Wandering Troubadour Wandering Troubadour
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
You Find a Cursed Idol You Find a Cursed Idol
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36

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 in 94% of decks $4.87
Varis, Silverymoon Ranger Varis, Silverymoon Ranger
+87% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.35
Find the Path Find the Path
+87% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.20
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+87% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.35
Secret Door Secret Door
+87% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.18
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+81% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.22
Shortcut Seeker Shortcut Seeker
+81% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.21
Intrepid Outlander Intrepid Outlander
+81% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.20
Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+81% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.22
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+81% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.25

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 in 44% of decks $1.11
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.72
Druid of the Emerald Grove Druid of the Emerald Grove
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.20
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.16
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.32
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+28% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.31
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.71
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+22% Synergy in 31% of decks $9.73
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.20
Spark Double Spark Double
+21% Synergy in 31% of decks $11.13
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.78
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.54
Alaundo the Seer Alaundo the Seer
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.19
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+18% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.42
Identity Thief Identity Thief
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.29
Volo, Guide to Monsters Volo, Guide to Monsters
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.45
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.35
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $17.00
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.49
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.66
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.12
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $46.47
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.29
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.64
Terastodon Terastodon
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.40
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $18.16
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.62
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+15% Synergy in 38% of decks $2.25
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.28
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.31
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $7.11
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.46
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $33.00
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+12% Synergy in 38% of decks $5.37
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.62
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+1% Synergy in 19% of decks $6.94
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30

Instants

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

Blur Blur
+42% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+34% Synergy in 56% of decks $2.35
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.18
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+20% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+18% Synergy in 69% of decks $4.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+7% Synergy in 38% of decks $17.38
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.15
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.63
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.71

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 in 44% of decks $0.36
Long Rest Long Rest
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.24
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+27% Synergy in 69% of decks $1.01
Overwhelming Encounter Overwhelming Encounter
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+21% Synergy in 31% of decks $6.51
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $9.16
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.96
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.47
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy in 19% of decks $5.23
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.50
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+69% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.24
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+69% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.24
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+39% Synergy in 44% of decks $6.57
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.47
Spiked Pit Trap Spiked Pit Trap
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.22
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.86

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 in 50% of decks $0.24
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+39% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+81% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+35% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.38
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+20% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.46
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy in 56% of decks $4.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+81% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.28
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+81% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.28
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+75% Synergy in 75% of decks $2.32
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $9.01
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+26% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.54
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-15% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.35

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 in 25% of decks $1.53
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.42
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.92
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.92
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.25
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+4% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.34
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+4% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+1% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.10
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy in 44% of decks $3.84
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-2% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.29
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-2% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.50
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.35
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy in 38% of decks $9.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-9% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.31
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-20% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.24
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-21% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.30

Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver Deck Stats

Based on 16 Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 32
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 8
  • Artifact 9
  • Enchantment 4
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 36

Lands: 21 basic, 15 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Sword Coast Sailor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Sword Coast Sailor
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

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