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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero: Humans
Price tag $8.09

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
+95% Synergy $1.07
Kyler, Sigardian Emissary Kyler, Sigardian Emissary
+80% Synergy $0.56
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+80% Synergy $1.10
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+78% Synergy $2.94
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+78% Synergy $0.67
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+78% Synergy $4.13
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+77% Synergy $0.47
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+75% Synergy $2.60
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+67% Synergy $1.38
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+66% Synergy $6.72

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 $0.37
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+63% Synergy $2.95
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+63% Synergy $0.34
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+62% Synergy $1.56
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+56% Synergy $0.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+50% Synergy $58.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+50% Synergy $3.93
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+48% Synergy $0.73
Cultivate Cultivate
+41% Synergy $0.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+18% Synergy $1.44

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 $1459.07
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+18% Synergy $28.28
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $158.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $101.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $125.34
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+12% Synergy $3.42
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+12% Synergy $14.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $26.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $36.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $51.92

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 $1.11
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+49% Synergy $0.83
Hamlet Vanguard Hamlet Vanguard
+49% Synergy $0.19
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+47% Synergy $0.27
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+46% Synergy $0.45
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+45% Synergy $4.31
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
+45% Synergy $4.36
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+44% Synergy $0.32
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+44% Synergy $4.77
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+43% Synergy $12.66
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+42% Synergy $0.45
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+42% Synergy $0.60
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+41% Synergy $0.64
Cloaked Cadet Cloaked Cadet
+33% Synergy $0.12
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+33% Synergy $0.26
Avenging Huntbonder Avenging Huntbonder
+33% Synergy $0.29
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+32% Synergy $0.37
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+32% Synergy $0.41
Riders of Gavony Riders of Gavony
+32% Synergy $0.24
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+32% Synergy $0.32
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+32% Synergy $0.37
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+32% Synergy $0.32
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+32% Synergy $0.51
Sigarda, Champion of Light Sigarda, Champion of Light
+31% Synergy $0.52
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+31% Synergy $19.55
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+31% Synergy $1.16
Stalwart Pathlighter Stalwart Pathlighter
+31% Synergy $0.34
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+30% Synergy $0.30
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+30% Synergy $0.40
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+26% Synergy $3.85
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+23% Synergy $0.31
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+22% Synergy $0.27
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+20% Synergy $0.36
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+17% Synergy $2.62
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+17% Synergy $0.97
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+17% Synergy $0.56
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran
+17% Synergy $0.22
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+16% Synergy $3.89
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+16% Synergy $0.12
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+16% Synergy $3.49
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+16% Synergy $0.25
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+16% Synergy $0.36
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+15% Synergy $2.07
Captain Sisay Captain Sisay
+15% Synergy $15.13
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+15% Synergy $4.64
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+14% Synergy $2.42
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $52.17
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+12% Synergy $34.13
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+11% Synergy $5.64
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+10% Synergy $2.01

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 $2.61
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+28% Synergy $1.60
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+26% Synergy $1.03
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+20% Synergy $21.48
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+20% Synergy $16.26
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+19% Synergy $10.93
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+16% Synergy $0.29
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+16% Synergy $0.22
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+15% Synergy $0.72
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+15% Synergy $3.75
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+14% Synergy $13.39
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+14% Synergy $0.34
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+14% Synergy $8.82
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+13% Synergy $1.05
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.46
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+13% Synergy $7.20
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+13% Synergy $0.35
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+11% Synergy $0.24
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+11% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.36
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $1.14
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-1% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+50% Synergy $1.31
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+31% Synergy $5.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+30% Synergy $0.94
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+26% Synergy $6.57
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+26% Synergy $1.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.14
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+15% Synergy $2.51
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+15% Synergy $0.27
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+15% Synergy $38.99
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+15% Synergy $0.53
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+15% Synergy $0.22
Celebrate the Harvest Celebrate the Harvest
+15% Synergy $0.33
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+15% Synergy $0.30
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+15% Synergy $0.38
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $5.51
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.32
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+14% Synergy $0.37
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+13% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $3.32
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+11% Synergy $49.21
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $3.64
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.42

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 $4.72
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+27% Synergy $0.28
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+27% Synergy $3.81
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+22% Synergy $67.97
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+16% Synergy $0.31
Heirloom Epic Heirloom Epic
+16% Synergy $0.09
Key to the City Key to the City
+16% Synergy $1.03
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+13% Synergy $5.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+13% Synergy $5.35

Enchantments

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

Guardian Project Guardian Project
+39% Synergy $12.08
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+39% Synergy $12.70
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+36% Synergy $8.57
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+31% Synergy $0.25
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+24% Synergy $7.61
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+21% Synergy $0.97
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+15% Synergy $1.83
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+15% Synergy $0.31
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+15% Synergy $2.82
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+14% Synergy $7.76
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+13% Synergy $0.67
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+13% Synergy $7.48
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+11% Synergy $6.81
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+11% Synergy $6.36
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+10% Synergy $6.14
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+6% Synergy $26.85
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+10% Synergy $0.47

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 $5.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+42% Synergy $6.78
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+33% Synergy $53.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+26% Synergy $0.32
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+15% Synergy $3.13
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+15% Synergy $73.42
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+15% Synergy $20.51
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $1.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $49.84
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $24.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+8% Synergy $6.08
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $2.16
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.55

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 $6.04
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+15% Synergy $0.43
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+15% Synergy $73.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $1076.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.46
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $1.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+63% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+61% Synergy $49.78
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+52% Synergy $15.65
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+48% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+46% Synergy $0.31
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+38% Synergy $7.78
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+28% Synergy $0.63
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+28% Synergy $0.23
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+28% Synergy $2.36
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+28% Synergy $2.97
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+26% Synergy $6.57
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+20% Synergy $11.42
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy $0.25
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+16% Synergy $6.15
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+15% Synergy $16.20
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+15% Synergy $0.24
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+15% Synergy $2.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.39
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+14% Synergy $8.75
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $48.66
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $33.09
City of Brass City of Brass
+14% Synergy $9.98
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+13% Synergy $0.66
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+13% Synergy $0.39
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+12% Synergy $33.45
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+11% Synergy $17.02
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+10% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $1.02
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+4% Synergy $0.25
Savannah Savannah
+4% Synergy
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+3% Synergy $4.63
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
0% Synergy $0.26
Brushland Brushland
-2% Synergy $1.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.36
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-5% Synergy $0.20
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-16% Synergy $0.29
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-17% Synergy $0.22
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-28% Synergy $0.21

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
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
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
Silvar, Devourer of the Free Trynn, Champion of Freedom Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Noble Heritage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Noble Heritage
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
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef

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