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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 50% Hatebears 25% Primal Surge 13% Tokens 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4117 Current Rank
#3918 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler decks.

Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+47% Synergy $0.10
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+47% Synergy $0.77
Garnet, Princess of Alexandria Garnet, Princess of Alexandria
+47% Synergy $0.12
Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+47% Synergy $0.06
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+46% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

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

Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+66% Synergy $0.20
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+60% Synergy $0.34
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+57% Synergy $1.86
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+57% Synergy $0.83
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+57% Synergy $3.83
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+53% Synergy $6.67
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+53% Synergy $0.18
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+52% Synergy $1.27
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+51% Synergy $1.00
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+49% Synergy $1.20

Top Cards

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+48% Synergy $9.15
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+48% Synergy $0.07
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+47% Synergy $4.34
Brutalizer Exarch Brutalizer Exarch
+45% Synergy $0.33
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+45% Synergy $6.71
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+44% Synergy $0.18
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+44% Synergy $0.30
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+40% Synergy $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $50.09
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+9% Synergy $22.31
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Summon: Fat Chocobo Summon: Fat Chocobo
+45% Synergy $0.08
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+43% Synergy $2.07
Woodland Bellower Woodland Bellower
+40% Synergy $3.46
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+39% Synergy $16.03
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+39% Synergy $1.57
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+39% Synergy $0.13
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+38% Synergy $0.34
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+37% Synergy $0.17
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+36% Synergy $19.77
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+35% Synergy $0.13
Titan of Industry Titan of Industry
+34% Synergy $1.43
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+34% Synergy $0.24
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+34% Synergy $0.12
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+30% Synergy $5.54
Thragtusk Thragtusk
+28% Synergy $0.20
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+28% Synergy $1.00
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+28% Synergy $0.10
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+28% Synergy $0.09
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+28% Synergy $6.59
Jaspera Sentinel Jaspera Sentinel
+28% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+26% Synergy $11.01
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+26% Synergy $1.84
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+26% Synergy $0.52
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+25% Synergy $10.33
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+24% Synergy $4.01
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+24% Synergy $0.10
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+24% Synergy $0.40
Saruli Caretaker Saruli Caretaker
+24% Synergy $0.16
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+24% Synergy $0.16
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+24% Synergy $2.82
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+24% Synergy $0.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+23% Synergy $4.13
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+23% Synergy $0.29
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+23% Synergy $0.48
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+23% Synergy $1.34
Vigor Vigor
+23% Synergy $14.33
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+22% Synergy $7.23
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+20% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Magus Sisters Summon: Magus Sisters
+19% Synergy $0.19
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+19% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+19% Synergy $21.31
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+18% Synergy $1.57
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $2.33
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+17% Synergy $0.35
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+16% Synergy $12.18
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+12% Synergy $0.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $11.72
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $2.99
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+39% Synergy $2.05
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+34% Synergy $1.04
Semester's End Semester's End
+24% Synergy $0.76
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+19% Synergy $0.23
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+15% Synergy $0.19
Ghostway Ghostway
+14% Synergy $2.88
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+13% Synergy $2.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.68
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
0% Synergy $9.98
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $10.98
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-19% Synergy $1.14

Sorceries

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

Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+35% Synergy $1.87
Farewell Farewell
+22% Synergy $3.33
Esper Origins Summon: Esper Maduin Esper Origins
+21% Synergy $2.17
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+16% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $5.96
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+9% Synergy $2.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $4.33
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $1.95
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.52
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.21
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+34% Synergy $3.47
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+24% Synergy $64.11
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+15% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Glare of Subdual Glare of Subdual
+22% Synergy $0.55
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+19% Synergy $11.09
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+8% Synergy $0.85
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $6.12

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+33% Synergy $32.95
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.31
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+20% Synergy $4.56
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+13% Synergy $0.65
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+11% Synergy $7.75
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+8% Synergy $8.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+33% Synergy $0.69
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+14% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.46
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+43% Synergy $0.30
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+42% Synergy $0.30
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+37% Synergy $2.47
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+21% Synergy $25.34
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+18% Synergy $12.92
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+16% Synergy $0.27
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+14% Synergy $2.26
Brushland Brushland
+13% Synergy $0.79
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+13% Synergy $0.52
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+8% Synergy $6.71
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+7% Synergy $12.07
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+7% Synergy $0.11
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+4% Synergy $0.15
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+2% Synergy $3.74
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+1% Synergy $0.11
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+1% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
0% Synergy $0.11
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
0% Synergy $13.99
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-2% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $8.50
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-19% Synergy $0.44

Similar Commanders

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

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
The War Doctor Bill Potts The War Doctor // Bill Potts
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cloakwood Hermit Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cloakwood Hermit
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Far Traveler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Far Traveler
Kodama of the East Tree Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kodama of the East Tree // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Far Traveler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alena, Kessig Trapper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tana, the Bloodsower Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel Nikara, Lair Scavenger // Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Popular Entertainer Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Popular Entertainer
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed

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
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Master Chef Master Chef
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
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