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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero
Price tag $2.50

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Folk Hero
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Humans 49% +1/+1 Counters 17% Hatebears 9% Stax 6% Card Draw 3%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero's Humans builds — cards that lean hardest into the Humans theme.

Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+94% Synergy $0.28
Kyler, Sigardian Emissary Kyler, Sigardian Emissary
+80% Synergy $0.61
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+80% Synergy $1.41
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+78% Synergy $3.16
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+78% Synergy $0.51
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+78% Synergy $3.97
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+77% Synergy $0.50
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+74% Synergy $2.07
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+67% Synergy $2.17
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+66% Synergy $6.70

Top Cards

The staple cards most Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero Humans decks run as their core.

Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+64% Synergy $0.34
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+62% Synergy $2.60
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+62% Synergy $0.39
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+62% Synergy $2.13
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+56% Synergy $0.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+50% Synergy $3.66
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+50% Synergy $58.07
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+48% Synergy $0.68
Cultivate Cultivate
+41% Synergy $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+18% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero Humans game on their own.

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+44% Synergy $1578.57
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+18% Synergy $28.66
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $171.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $104.30
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+12% Synergy $13.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $131.68
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+11% Synergy $3.71
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $26.56
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $39.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+0% Synergy $54.50

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Humans plan in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+64% Synergy $1.08
Hamlet Vanguard Hamlet Vanguard
+49% Synergy $0.19
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+48% Synergy $0.84
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+46% Synergy $0.20
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+46% Synergy $0.53
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
+44% Synergy $4.40
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+44% Synergy $3.89
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+44% Synergy $0.31
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+44% Synergy $5.50
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+42% Synergy $13.02
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+42% Synergy $0.59
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+42% Synergy $0.37
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+41% Synergy $0.83
Avenging Huntbonder Avenging Huntbonder
+33% Synergy $0.30
Cloaked Cadet Cloaked Cadet
+32% Synergy $0.16
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+32% Synergy $0.22
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+32% Synergy $0.47
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+32% Synergy $0.44
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+32% Synergy $0.37
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+32% Synergy $0.42
Riders of Gavony Riders of Gavony
+32% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+31% Synergy $0.25
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+31% Synergy $0.34
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+31% Synergy $18.25
Stalwart Pathlighter Stalwart Pathlighter
+31% Synergy $0.35
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+31% Synergy $1.04
Sigarda, Champion of Light Sigarda, Champion of Light
+31% Synergy $0.65
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+29% Synergy $0.48
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+29% Synergy $0.36
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $3.58
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+23% Synergy $0.24
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+21% Synergy $0.39
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+19% Synergy $0.58
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+17% Synergy $0.93
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+17% Synergy $3.55
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+16% Synergy $0.59
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran
+16% Synergy $0.29
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+16% Synergy $0.35
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+16% Synergy $0.30
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+16% Synergy $0.30
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+16% Synergy $3.89
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+15% Synergy $3.04
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+15% Synergy $4.82
Captain Sisay Captain Sisay
+15% Synergy $14.72
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+15% Synergy $2.17
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+13% Synergy $0.63
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $47.63
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+12% Synergy $31.68
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+10% Synergy $4.88
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+10% Synergy $3.40

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero's Humans deck ahead.

Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+32% Synergy $2.66
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+28% Synergy $1.69
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+26% Synergy $1.03
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+20% Synergy $20.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+20% Synergy $14.06
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+18% Synergy $10.92
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+15% Synergy $0.19
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+15% Synergy $0.26
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+14% Synergy $3.40
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+14% Synergy $0.56
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+13% Synergy $0.42
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+13% Synergy $14.29
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+13% Synergy $7.97
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.46
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+13% Synergy $7.64
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.09
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+12% Synergy $0.30
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+11% Synergy $0.69
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+11% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.32
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $1.10
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-1% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-14% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Humans game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+50% Synergy $1.00
Austere Command Austere Command
+30% Synergy $0.46
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+30% Synergy $3.62
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+25% Synergy $5.68
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+25% Synergy $0.59
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.54
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+15% Synergy $0.28
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+15% Synergy $0.67
Celebrate the Harvest Celebrate the Harvest
+15% Synergy $0.39
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+15% Synergy $0.34
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+15% Synergy $45.09
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+15% Synergy $0.39
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+14% Synergy $0.23
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+14% Synergy $3.35
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+13% Synergy $0.36
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+13% Synergy $0.32
Three Visits Three Visits
+13% Synergy $4.60
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+12% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $3.58
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+10% Synergy $51.45
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+6% Synergy $3.82
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.27
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero Humans decks.

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+43% Synergy $4.39
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+27% Synergy $4.76
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+26% Synergy $0.37
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+21% Synergy $62.89
Key to the City Key to the City
+16% Synergy $0.83
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+16% Synergy $0.24
Heirloom Epic Heirloom Epic
+16% Synergy $0.22
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.43
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+13% Synergy $6.92
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+13% Synergy $4.90

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Humans strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero decks.

Guardian Project Guardian Project
+39% Synergy $12.11
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+39% Synergy $12.72
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+36% Synergy $8.97
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+31% Synergy $0.27
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+24% Synergy $8.73
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+21% Synergy $1.06
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+15% Synergy $0.94
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+15% Synergy $0.30
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+14% Synergy $2.09
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $6.80
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+13% Synergy $8.13
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $0.59
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+11% Synergy $6.63
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $6.53
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+10% Synergy $11.46
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $28.04
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero's Humans game plan.

Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+10% Synergy $0.96

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero Humans decks.

Gavony Township Gavony Township
+42% Synergy $5.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+41% Synergy $6.51
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+32% Synergy $49.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+26% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.40
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+15% Synergy $77.33
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+15% Synergy $3.03
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+15% Synergy $23.03
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.87
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $54.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $27.19
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $2.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $5.54
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero's Humans strategy.

Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+17% Synergy $3.63
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $1118.84
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+14% Synergy $0.40
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+14% Synergy $76.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.69
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $1.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero's Humans decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+63% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+60% Synergy $51.61
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+52% Synergy $14.43
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+48% Synergy $0.29
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+46% Synergy $0.29
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+37% Synergy $7.39
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+29% Synergy $0.29
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+28% Synergy $0.27
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+28% Synergy $2.94
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+27% Synergy $2.87
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+25% Synergy $5.68
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+19% Synergy $10.13
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.34
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+15% Synergy $4.82
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+14% Synergy $3.35
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+14% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.33
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+14% Synergy $3.79
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+14% Synergy $7.04
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $34.12
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $53.37
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $11.03
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+13% Synergy $0.93
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+13% Synergy $0.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $29.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $17.02
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+9% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy $1.05
Savannah Savannah
+4% Synergy
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+4% Synergy $0.26
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+2% Synergy $4.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+0% Synergy $0.29
Brushland Brushland
-2% Synergy $1.42
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-4% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.24
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-15% Synergy $0.32
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-17% Synergy $0.23
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-28% Synergy $0.29

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero: Humans.

Kyler, Sigardian Emissary Kyler, Sigardian Emissary
Sigarda, Champion of Light Sigarda, Champion of Light
Sigarda, Heron's Grace Sigarda, Heron's Grace
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Far Traveler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Far Traveler
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Noble Heritage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Noble Heritage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Noble Heritage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Noble Heritage
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Prava of the Steel Legion Slurrk, All-Ingesting Prava of the Steel Legion // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Silvar, Devourer of the Free Trynn, Champion of Freedom Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Folk Hero Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Folk Hero
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Acolyte of Bahamut Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Acolyte of Bahamut
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Noble Heritage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Noble Heritage
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Veteran Soldier Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Veteran Soldier
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Kodama of the East Tree Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Kodama of the East Tree
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Raised by Giants Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Raised by Giants
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Noble Heritage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Noble Heritage
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Numa, Joraga Chieftain Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels

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