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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero
Price tag $0.93

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.

Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+95% Synergy $3.09
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+94% Synergy $0.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+84% Synergy $2.22
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+78% Synergy $4.75

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
+68% Synergy $1636.78
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+35% Synergy $28.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+22% Synergy $165.23
The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $115.22
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+20% Synergy $14.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy $134.99
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+20% Synergy $3.56
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+14% Synergy $27.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $35.35
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $48.18

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
+72% Synergy $1.08
Kyler, Sigardian Emissary Kyler, Sigardian Emissary
+72% Synergy $0.64
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+72% Synergy $1.19
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+70% Synergy $2.05
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+70% Synergy $0.75
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+69% Synergy $0.60
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+68% Synergy $0.65
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+66% Synergy $0.79
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+66% Synergy $2.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+58% Synergy $57.59
Avenging Huntbonder Avenging Huntbonder
+49% Synergy $0.30
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+49% Synergy $5.36
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+49% Synergy $0.20
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+49% Synergy $0.57
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+48% Synergy $1.03
Stalwart Pathlighter Stalwart Pathlighter
+48% Synergy $0.26
Sigarda, Champion of Light Sigarda, Champion of Light
+47% Synergy $0.89
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+47% Synergy $0.34
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+46% Synergy $0.20
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+46% Synergy $0.34
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+46% Synergy $0.39
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+46% Synergy $0.57
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
+44% Synergy $4.48
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+44% Synergy $3.79
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+44% Synergy $0.36
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+43% Synergy $12.10
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+43% Synergy $0.38
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+42% Synergy $5.35
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+40% Synergy $0.29
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+40% Synergy $4.95
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+39% Synergy $0.67
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+36% Synergy $0.68
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+24% Synergy $0.62
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+24% Synergy $0.37
Cloaked Cadet Cloaked Cadet
+24% Synergy $0.21
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+24% Synergy $0.29
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+24% Synergy $4.26
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+24% Synergy $3.93
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+24% Synergy $0.40
Riders of Gavony Riders of Gavony
+23% Synergy $0.28
Captain Sisay Captain Sisay
+23% Synergy $14.36
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+23% Synergy $1.91
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+23% Synergy $17.20
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+22% Synergy $0.67
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+22% Synergy $0.99
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+20% Synergy $29.88
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+18% Synergy $4.86
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+18% Synergy $4.15
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.30
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-7% Synergy $4.43

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
+48% Synergy $0.51
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+35% Synergy $11.28
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+24% Synergy $0.17
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+24% Synergy $0.26
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+23% Synergy $0.76
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+23% Synergy $4.17
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+22% Synergy $0.37
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+22% Synergy $8.67
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+21% Synergy $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+20% Synergy $1.35
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+20% Synergy $1.62
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+18% Synergy $1.25
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.62
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $20.92
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.52
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy $0.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.77
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $16.00

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+58% Synergy $1.38
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+47% Synergy $4.14
Cultivate Cultivate
+33% Synergy $0.43
Austere Command Austere Command
+31% Synergy $0.40
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.53
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+23% Synergy $0.30
Celebrate the Harvest Celebrate the Harvest
+23% Synergy $0.36
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+23% Synergy $0.73
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+23% Synergy $0.32
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+23% Synergy $47.76
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+23% Synergy $0.40
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+23% Synergy $0.19
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+23% Synergy $4.70
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+22% Synergy $0.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+22% Synergy $0.36
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+18% Synergy $43.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $6.78
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+16% Synergy $1.20
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $4.48
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.03
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+71% Synergy $3.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+58% Synergy $4.52
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+43% Synergy $5.10
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+38% Synergy $67.43
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+24% Synergy $0.35
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+21% Synergy $5.63
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+21% Synergy $5.81
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+19% Synergy $5.20
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+18% Synergy $0.40

Enchantments

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

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+61% Synergy $9.34
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+41% Synergy $9.31
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+39% Synergy $13.16
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+39% Synergy $14.22
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+38% Synergy $1.05
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+31% Synergy $3.06
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+23% Synergy $0.92
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+23% Synergy $0.26
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+22% Synergy $0.24
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+21% Synergy $9.12
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+19% Synergy $5.63
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+14% Synergy $26.02
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.60
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+3% Synergy $6.81

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+18% 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
+50% Synergy $5.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+42% Synergy $0.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+32% Synergy $50.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+23% Synergy $81.37
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+23% Synergy $2.66
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+23% Synergy $19.36
War Room War Room
+22% Synergy $5.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+20% Synergy $53.41
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+16% Synergy $2.57
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $6.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+16% Synergy $5.59
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $16.22

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
+34% Synergy $3.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+31% Synergy $0.43
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+23% Synergy $1131.80
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $81.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+60% Synergy $16.03
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+57% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+54% Synergy $0.23
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+53% Synergy $2.89
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+46% Synergy $0.33
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+44% Synergy $12.47
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+44% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+44% Synergy $51.14
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+32% Synergy $5.59
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+31% Synergy $0.27
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+28% Synergy $7.54
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+23% Synergy $4.70
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+22% Synergy $4.66
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+22% Synergy $36.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+22% Synergy $57.96
City of Brass City of Brass
+21% Synergy $12.30
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+21% Synergy $0.91
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+21% Synergy $0.39
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+21% Synergy $0.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $28.93
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+19% Synergy $18.06
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+18% Synergy $0.34
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+18% Synergy $0.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $6.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.31
Brushland Brushland
+13% Synergy $1.55
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+13% Synergy $0.20
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+12% Synergy $6.34
Savannah Savannah
+12% Synergy
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+11% Synergy $4.43
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+10% Synergy $4.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.25
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+3% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-16% Synergy $0.33
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-20% Synergy $0.26

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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Sigarda, Champion of Light Sigarda, Champion of Light
Sigarda, Heron's Grace Sigarda, Heron's Grace
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
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
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
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

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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
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
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
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